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Trip of a Life Time

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by: Joseph
It has been for sometimes I wanted to see Machu Picchu, however, from Asia, South America is really far away. The flight alone will be one full day. This year I heard that Machu Picchu is celebrating its 100th year anniversary of its re-discovery and I told myself that it will be the best time to visit. Since it is a long way anyway, I have to visit other South American countries since I dont know whether I will ever visit this region again.Accidentally, Lonely Planet magazine, Asian edition, published an article on Argentina and it suggested a few places. I skip 2 of the 5 recommended since I am not a wine drinker and I am not too fond to spend time in a ranch. When the consultant at Adventure Life asked me my plan, I told her that I wanted to visit Machu Pichu, Iguazu Falls, Torres del Paine, and El Calafate. It then become the core of my trip. I then spent a week in Europe on my way back to Asia in Paris and London.It has been a smooth trip and I have been lucky most of the time with the weather.I really fall for Torres del Paine. It is just such a beautiful place. I just wish that I can do the W trek there next time especially to visit the French Valley.

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