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Date archive for: November 2019

Blog 190: Peru/Bolivia Itinerary

Published by prateekkhamesra on November 13, 2019

Peru/ Bolivia Itinerary: ◦ Day 1: Land in Cusco. It’s a cute town, walk around, a lot of churches and good for shopping (scarf, and other sovereigns). Spend a day here and get yourself used to high altitude. Drink coca tea. ◦ Day 2: take a Rainbow mountain tour for the day. It starts at 4 am, you will be back by 7 pm to your hostel. It’s a good hike, a bit difficult. You can always rent a horse if you’re not a hiker. ◦ Day 3: Machu Picchu (2nd slot). Take a morning train (there is a station…

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Blog 189: Italy Itinerary (10 days)

Published by prateekkhamesra on November 13, 2019

My Italy itinerary – 10 days I had a round trip ticket from Rome. Brief overview: Rome – 2.5 days, Naples: Half-day; Pompeii (half-day) and Sorrento (half day); Amalfi (one day); Capri Island (one day); Florence (2 days): Pisa (one day); Venice or Milan (1 day) General tips: Golden Rule: if you see a gelato shop, then you must eat it. I ate at least 2 gelatos per day. It’s delicious. Local transportation (metro) is good. The hostels are good. No language problem in Rome but southern Italy is a bit difficult. Download google translator. A lot of pickpocketing in…

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Blog 188: Japan Itinerary (10 days)

Published by prateekkhamesra on November 13, 2019

When you come back from a trip. Everything is fresh and you want to pen down the amazing experiences. First, I will start with the thought – what would I have done differently in Japan. This is my improved itinerary. Do a round trip from Tokyo so that you can optimize your JR pass. Before you ask: JR pass is a must. If you land in Tokyo: Narita Airport is an hour away, the express train is convenient and has good connectivity to any place in the city. You’ll be tired and jet lag. Take it easy on the…

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