THE AMERICAS

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The Americas: The Origin, The Planning
Los Angeles-Peru-Bolivia Budget & Itinerary
LA-Peru-Bolivia Pre-trip Bookings/Reservations 
Pre-trip Tasks. Packing for Summer and Winter.

Los Angeles, USA 
LA: Land of Automobiles
Hostel Review: USA Hostels Hollywood

Lima, Peru
18 Hours in Lima
Hostel Review: Lima Backpackers

Ollantaytambo, Peru (Sacred Valley)
Ancient Aliens: Pisac and Ollantaytambo
Salt Terraces and the Alien’s Launchpad
Hostel Review: Hostal Iskay
An Expensive Train Ride: Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes, Peru
THE MACHU PICCHU BLOG ENTRY
Hostel Review: Ecopackers Machu Picchu 
Wasting Time Around Machu Picchu Pueblo (or Aguas Calientes)

Cuzco, Peru 
Charming Cusco
Accommodation Review: Kamila Lodge Cusco
Quinoa and Alpaca, Anyone? (Food in Peru)

La Paz, Bolivia
One Fine Day in La Paz, Bolivia
Hostel Review: Hostal Ananay

Uyuni, Bolivia 

Back to Los Angeles, USA 
Shopping and Hoarding in LA

 

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