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South American Contacts
South American Explorers Club
126
Indian Creek Rd.
IthacaNY 14850
Tel: 607-277-0488
www.saexplorers.org
General Membership is US$50.00 Individual, US$80.00 Couple, which entitles members to its newsletters, and access to a plethora of information via email or by visiting its clubhouses in Quito, Ecuador, Lima and Cusco, Peru, and now, Buenos Aires, Argentina (which was not open on our trip). The website also has free information, including safety information. The clubhouses offer book exchanges and guidebooks for sale, cultural events, and other nice services for travelers. At our request over the internet, their staff special-ordered our Footprint guide and had it ready for us to pick up at theLima
Locations:
Quito , Ecuador : Apartado
17-21-431, Eloy Alfaro, Quito , Ecuador
Street Address: Jorge Washington 311 yLeonidas Plaza
Telefax: (593-2) 2225-228
Lima , Peru
Telefax: (51-1) 445 3306
Cusco , Peru :
Apartado 500, Cusco , Peru
Street Address: Coquechaca 188, Buzzer 4
Telefax: (51-84) 245-484
Tel: +54-(9)11-4861-7571
This clubhouse was not opened during our trip.
Travel Agent
Éxito Travel
Tel: 800-655-4053
www.exitotravel.com
Pre-trip Planning Resources
Malinosky-Rummell, Robin (2007). Bring Your Own Children: South America! A Family Sabbatical Handbook. Book Publisher's Network.
Our book combines travel narrative with guidebook to help independent travelers and families plan for a short- or long-term trip to South America. Loaded with photos, travel tips, and resources, each chapter also includes Christopher's unique perspective on the pros and cons of the region for children. CONTACT US to order your copy today!
Bell
This guidebook provides an overview with beautiful illustrations of South American highlights, as well as additional resources in each country.
Brown, Polly Rodger, and James Read (2003). First-Time Latin America: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go. Rough Guides.
This book delivers the goods, just as the title suggests.
Gorry, Conner (2000). Read This First: Central and South America. Lonely Planet Publications.
This guidebook gives extensive travel advice as well as specific information on every country in the area.
Hasbrouck, Edward (2004). The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World, 3rd Edition. Avalon Travel Publishing.
Written by a travel agent, this book is full of insider information designed to help the independent traveler effectively plan and prepare for the trip, including how to find the cheapest airfares and remain safe abroad. See his website at:
www.practicalnomad.com
Hasbrouck, Edward (2001). The Practical Nomad. Guide to the Online Travel
A companion guide to How to Travel Around the World, this book gives detailed advice regarding how to find the best travel deals over the Internet.
Lansky, Doug. (2003). First-Time Around the World: A Trip Planner for the
This book is chock-full of useful information for planning extended travel around the world, as well as some highlights of places to visit.
Michaels, Bonnie, and Michael Seef (2003). A Journey of Work-Life Renewal: The Power to Recharge and Rekindle Passion in Your Life. Managing Work & Family, Inc.
This book blends narrative with practical information about this couple’s year-long sabbatical spent traveling, learning, and volunteering around the world. See her website at:
www.mwfam.com
Transitions Abroad Magazine
Tel: 802-442-4827
www.transitionsabroad.com
This magazine is loaded with up-to-date information on traveling, volunteering, and language-learning around the world.
Young, Isabelle (2000). Healthy Travel: Central and South America. Lonely Planet Publications.
A very important book devoted to keeping the whole family healthy on the road.
Specialists in Family Travel
Harriman, Cynthia W. (2006). Take Your Kids to Europe: How to Travel Safely
This guidebook gives lots of advice for inexpensive family travel in Europe, and contains some brief narrative comments.
Lanigan, Cathy (2002). Travel with Children, Fourth Edition. Lonely Planet Publications.
This book provides in-depth advice combined with brief narratives on family travel all over the world, with a small section on South America.
Truszkowski, Helen (2000). Take the Kids Travelling. Cadogan Guides: Globe Pequot Press.
This book contains many great family travel tips and ideas as well as resources all over the globe.
Guidebooks
Note: Guidebooks and other resources are updated regularly. Always make sure that you have the most recent edition before investing in one.
One of our bibles throughout our journey; this guidebook contains specific details for travel in South American and a wide range of accommodations and dining options to fit any budget.
Lyon, James et. al. (2000). South America on a Shoestring. Lonely Planet Publications.
Our other bible throughout our trip; this guidebook is best for maps, overviews, and cheap places to stay and eat.
Learning and Volunteer Vacations
Hubbs, Clayton A. (Ed., 2002). Alternative Travel Directory: The Complete
This travel reference book contains numerous resources including language schools and volunteer opportunities world-wide.
McMillon, Bill, Doug Cutchins, and Anne Geissinger (2003). Volunteer
This reference book lists short and long-term volunteer opportunities all over the world, and includes some narratives of volunteer experiences.
SEE VOLUNTEERING AND SPANISH SCHOOLS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
Additional Inspirational Travel Resources
Ferris, Timothy (2007). The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich. Crown Publishers.
Learn how to join the "New Rich" by eschewing the accumulation of material wealth in exchange for fantastic experiences. This book tells you how to make money yet remain mobile and live the life of your dreams.
Take Back Your Time www.timeday.org
This organization encourages U.S. citizens to preserve family and individual time in an increasingly stressful, high pressured work environment.
South American Contacts
South American Explorers Club
1
Ithaca
Tel: 607-277-0488
www.saexplorers.org
General Membership is US$50.00 Individual, US$80.00 Couple, which entitles members to its newsletters, and access to a plethora of information via email or by visiting its clubhouses in Quito, Ecuador, Lima and Cusco, Peru, and now, Buenos Aires, Argentina (which was not open on our trip). The website also has free information, including safety information. The clubhouses offer book exchanges and guidebooks for sale, cultural events, and other nice services for travelers. At our request over the internet, their staff special-ordered our Footprint guide and had it ready for us to pick up at the
Locations:
Street Address: Jorge Washington 311 y
Telefax: (593-2) 2225-228
Telefax: (51-1) 445 3306
Street Address: Coquechaca 188, Buzzer 4
Telefax: (51-84) 245-484
Tel: +54-(9)11-4861-7571
This clubhouse was not opened during our trip.
Travel Agent
Éxito Travel
Tel: 800-655-4053
www.exitotravel.com
Pre-trip Planning Resources
Malinosky-Rummell, Robin (2007). Bring Your Own Children: South America! A Family Sabbatical Handbook. Book Publisher's Network.
Our book combines travel narrative with guidebook to help independent travelers and families plan for a short- or long-term trip to South America. Loaded with photos, travel tips, and resources, each chapter also includes Christopher's unique perspective on the pros and cons of the region for children. CONTACT US to order your copy today!
Bell
This guidebook provides an overview with beautiful illustrations of South American highlights, as well as additional resources in each country.
Brown, Polly Rodger, and James Read (2003). First-Time Latin America: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go. Rough Guides.
This book delivers the goods, just as the title suggests.
Gorry, Conner (2000). Read This First: Central and South America. Lonely Planet Publications.
This guidebook gives extensive travel advice as well as specific information on every country in the area.
Hasbrouck, Edward (2004). The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World, 3rd Edition. Avalon Travel Publishing.
Written by a travel agent, this book is full of insider information designed to help the independent traveler effectively plan and prepare for the trip, including how to find the cheapest airfares and remain safe abroad. See his website at:
www.practicalnomad.com
Hasbrouck, Edward (2001). The Practical Nomad. Guide to the Online Travel
A companion guide to How to Travel Around the World, this book gives detailed advice regarding how to find the best travel deals over the Internet.
Lansky, Doug. (2003). First-Time Around the World: A Trip Planner for the
This book is chock-full of useful information for planning extended travel around the world, as well as some highlights of places to visit.
Michaels, Bonnie, and Michael Seef (2003). A Journey of Work-Life Renewal: The Power to Recharge and Rekindle Passion in Your Life. Managing Work & Family, Inc.
This book blends narrative with practical information about this couple’s year-long sabbatical spent traveling, learning, and volunteering around the world. See her website at:
www.mwfam.com
Transitions Abroad Magazine
Tel: 802-442-4827
www.transitionsabroad.com
This magazine is loaded with up-to-date information on traveling, volunteering, and language-learning around the world.
Young, Isabelle (2000). Healthy Travel: Central and South America. Lonely Planet Publications.
A very important book devoted to keeping the whole family healthy on the road.
Specialists in Family Travel
Harriman, Cynthia W. (2006). Take Your Kids to Europe: How to Travel Safely
This guidebook gives lots of advice for inexpensive family travel in Europe, and contains some brief narrative comments.
Lanigan, Cathy (2002). Travel with Children, Fourth Edition. Lonely Planet Publications.
This book provides in-depth advice combined with brief narratives on family travel all over the world, with a small section on South America.
Truszkowski, Helen (2000). Take the Kids Travelling. Cadogan Guides: Globe Pequot Press.
This book contains many great family travel tips and ideas as well as resources all over the globe.
Guidebooks
Note: Guidebooks and other resources are updated regularly. Always make sure that you have the most recent edition before investing in one.
One of our bibles throughout our journey; this guidebook contains specific details for travel in South American and a wide range of accommodations and dining options to fit any budget.
Lyon, James et. al. (2000). South America on a Shoestring. Lonely Planet Publications.
Our other bible throughout our trip; this guidebook is best for maps, overviews, and cheap places to stay and eat.
Learning and Volunteer Vacations
Hubbs, Clayton A. (Ed., 2002). Alternative Travel Directory: The Complete
This travel reference book contains numerous resources including language schools and volunteer opportunities world-wide.
McMillon, Bill, Doug Cutchins, and Anne Geissinger (2003). Volunteer
This reference book lists short and long-term volunteer opportunities all over the world, and includes some narratives of volunteer experiences.
SEE VOLUNTEERING AND SPANISH SCHOOLS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
Additional Inspirational Travel Resources
Ferris, Timothy (2007). The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich. Crown Publishers.
Learn how to join the "New Rich" by eschewing the accumulation of material wealth in exchange for fantastic experiences. This book tells you how to make money yet remain mobile and live the life of your dreams.
Take Back Your Time www.timeday.org
This organization encourages U.S. citizens to preserve family and individual time in an increasingly stressful, high pressured work environment.