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Valparaíso

jb Posted on25/09/202231/10/2022 Leave a Comment

Some practical as well as descriptive info about this beautiful bohemian hilly town. Where to stay, what to see, day trips, safety and so on...

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Traveller’s Guide to Bolivia: Places to visit and things to know

jb Posted on29/05/202230/10/2022 Leave a Comment

Traveller's Guide to Bolivia: basic history, culture, food to try, places to visit, off the beaten path suggestions, safety and more..

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8 things I won’t miss from Latin World

jb Posted on25/07/202125/02/2024 Leave a Comment

A few thoughts and rather subjective observations about the Latin World as well as things what I've missed from Europe during my travels.

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Budget Travel: What is it exactly?

jb Posted on30/08/202030/12/2022 Leave a Comment

The following piece is merely an indication of different takes various travellers can have about their own concept of budget.

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May Day

jb Posted on30/04/202024/01/2023 Leave a Comment

May Day, in medieval and modern Europe, holiday (May 1) for the celebration of the return of spring.

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Prague: what, when, why and how

jb Posted on02/02/202025/10/2021 Leave a Comment

Insider's guide to Prague. When to go, where to go, why to go, how much to pay, what to do, where to go next, plus more.

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SCAM PhD

jb Posted on26/01/202024/01/2022 4 Comments

Some scammers here are so good and cleverly inventive that sometimes I even feel good paying the extra monies because they deserve it but...

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Recommend a movie

jb Posted on15/12/201929/10/2022 1 Comment

Here's a few cool movies. I hope you'll find a treat. If you do, please recommend your favourite movie back so there's more to pick from ;)

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Maximón

jb Posted on10/11/201917/09/2021 Leave a Comment

Maximón is an interesting as well as a bit of a naughty figure from Mayan mythology that blended with Christian religion.

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The Reggaeton Is Coming!

jb Posted on15/09/201919/09/2021 Leave a Comment

I thought that over the years I've managed to build a solid music tolerance but that was before I have faced the sheer power of reggaeton.

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