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- It isn't always wise to rely on travelers' cheques and credit cards. In Brazil for example, there are parallel banking systems. One has official government rates while the other operates using prevailing business rates. Travelers' cheques and credit card transactions are converted at government rates. When I was there, the spread was about 30%. Big difference. 13-Dec-2003 Gower House Bed and Breakfast, St. John's Newfoundland, Canada ID1132 - To truly understand Colombia, visit more than one of Colombia's 'departamentos' (states) - each has a different landscape, distinct music, and friendly people who are quite willing to share their culture with tourists. You will find a diversity of culture that is rather astonishing - the people of Colombia range from descendants of freed slaves, who settled in isolated jungle and mountain areas, to 'paisas', residents of the Antioquia department, who trace their blood directly to Spanish settlers and now grow coffee and spectacular flowers. Diverse Indian tribes each have their own dress and way of life; and there are even cowboys, who live on the Llanos and hold harp-playing contests. 18-Dec-2003 Tamalyn Dallal ID1135 - Many people rule out traveling to Colombia based on negative stereotypes. You may want to reconsider, because Colombia can be safer than Brazil, Peru, or Jamaica. Low tourism offers a significant advantage: You find unspoiled and unique locations more easily. 1-Jan-2000 Anonymous ID1134 - When traveling in Latin America always remember that in almost every Latin country the day you leave you have to pay a departure tax, at the airport, before you are allowed to board your flight. The amount has to be paid in cash. Also keep in mind that when traveling to Brazil US citizens need a visa as well as the passport. 3-May-2001 lmp ID193 - While travelling in South-America I have noticed that lots of travellers don't speak Spanish. They tell me it's no problem, but they do agree that it would get their trip to another level if they would be able to speak and have real conversation with the locals. So, for Quito, Ecuador: Studying Spanish at Equinoccial Spanish School - great atmosphere, fun teachers. You will learn Spanish in no time, I did! And it does make my a trip a lot better, being able to really speak to people from here, not only to see the highlights together with other backpackers. And combining it with a voluntary project even made me learn a lot more. 13-Nov-2006 Astrid Verstegen (Netherlands) ID2026 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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