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Simon Willis

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Colombia, Ecuador, Medellín, Peru
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Travel Journalist covering Latin America and Switzerland. I write for the Washington Post, Boston Globe, Afar, Guardian Bradt and Delta simonwillistravels.wordpress.com
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Treading Carefully in the Galapagos | Kagumu Adventures

Treading Carefully in the Galapagos | Kagumu Adventures

The Galapagos is among the most fragile archipelagos on earth. Read a first-hand account of the importance of…

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Turtle power on a solo trip to Colombia

Turtle power on a solo trip to Colombia

Kagumu founder, Simon Willis, explores one of the world's most biodiverse regions, searching for nesting sea …

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A rebirth of ancient skills revitalises a village in Peru's Sacred Valley

A rebirth of ancient skills revitalises a village in Peru's Sacred Valley

A tourist boom and natural disaster almost led to the extinction of an ancient way of life but, thanks to a w…

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7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now

7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now

Coffee, nature, architecture: 7 reasons to visit Colombia right now

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Educational Travel for Students | Kagumu Adventures

Educational Travel for Students | Kagumu Adventures

Looking for the best place for an academic trip in Latin America? Choose from our subject-focused educational…

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In Colombia, herding cattle like a real llanero

In Colombia, herding cattle like a real llanero

At this dude ranch in Colombia's Los Llanos region, you can ride and herd like a cowboy, or zip-line if you p…

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The magic factor to a solo Colombia adventure: Turtle power

The magic factor to a solo Colombia adventure: Turtle power

A lone traveler makes friends - and adds whale-watching to his trip - at an eco-lodge in El Valle.

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In Colombia, the estate of the late drug lord Pablo Escobar

In Colombia, the estate of the late drug lord Pablo Escobar

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Wrestling with a guilty conscience while watching bulls toppled - The Boston Globe

Wrestling with a guilty conscience while watching bulls toppled - The Boston Globe

I've come to Villavicencio, Colombia, to understand the fascination of watching bulls flipped over at high sp…

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A Hidden Village You Need to See on the Way to Machu Picchu

A Hidden Village You Need to See on the Way to Machu Picchu

How to go beyond the Inca Trail in Peru to discover hidden villages with crafts and locals.

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The Best Alpine Adventures by AFAR on Postcard

The Best Alpine Adventures by AFAR on Postcard

Europe's shining glory, the Alps offer a glittering range of activities. World-class resorts attract waves of…

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