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Travel to Rainbow Mountain

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Rainbow Mountain / Cerro Colorado Vinicunca Vinicunca is in the Willkanuta Mountain Range, nestled in the greater Andes Mountains, it is 3 hours away from Cusco. Facts  Starting elevation: 4,326m  Maximum elevation: 5,200m Survival Tips 1. 40-70 soles to let the horse take you to the top Packing check list 1. Sunscreen for body and lips 2. Comfy shoes 3. Warm clothes, Jacket 3. Poncho 5. Hat and sunglasses 6. Water 7. Tissue for toilet

Travel to Manu Biosphere Reserve

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Andean Cock-of-the-rock Manu The Manu Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated to protect the globally important Amazon rainforest in and around Manu National Park, southeastern Peru.  Map of Manu (©Crees) Facts  Elevation: 400 m Weather in late Sept: 38 °C / 19°C Founded: 1968 Area: 17,162.95 sq km Geography: It includes diverse ecosystems such as lowland rainforests, cloud forests and Andean grasslands. The park is divided into different areas: the restricted use zone, the reserved zone, the recuperation zone and the cultural zone.  Survival Tips 1. Wearing long sleeves to prevent mosquitos bite 2. Put down the mosquito net before dust 3. Always keep a safe distance of 2 meters with snakes 4. Make a lot of noise and stand tall when encounter big cats e.g. jaguar and puma 5. Never touch any trees as there might be sharp spikes 6. Do not stand on or near ant nest 7. Run when wasps/ hair cutting bee attack

Travel to Da Nang, Vietnam

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Da Nang It is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port.  Facts  Elevation: 12m Weather in Sept: 23-34 ° Currency: Vietnam Dong / VDN Population: 1.35 million (3rd largest city in Vietnam) Area: 1,285.4 sq km Languages: Vietnamese Geography: It is located on the Eastern Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Get around 1. Taxi trip around should not cost more than 35,000 VND. 2. 5 local bus lines . Ticket price is 5,000 VND per ride. 3. Bicycle renting is 4-50,000 VND per day. Packing list Clothes: hat, bikinis, dress, top, shorts , socks, sunglasses, underwear, bags Shoes: walking, beach and evenings Important documents: passport, tickets, credit cards, money, visa Electronic: camera, phone, chargers, adaptors Toiletry kit: cream, sun cream, mosquito repellent, aftersun lotion/ aloe gel, alcohol gel, contact lens Other: Medicine kit,  book, u mbrella, bea

Travel to Cusco, Peru

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Cusco It is a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Facts  Elevation: 3,399 m Weather in late Sept: 20 °C / 4°C Founded: 1,100 Founder: Manco Capac, first of the Inca rulers Population:  367,791 (7th largest in Peru) Area: 617 sq km Languages: Spanish & Quechua Geography: Located in the Andes mountain range in southeastern Peru near the Urubamba (Sacred) Valley Earthquake: 10 time in last 365 days, a severe earthquake in 1950 destroyed much of the city, but most of the historic buildings have been restored. Survival Tips 1. High-Altitude sickness: drink coca tea, lots of water and rest on the bed for the first day Eat 1.  Jack's Cafe  western-style restaurant with fresh fruit smoothies and shakes  Places to go 1. Sacsayhuaman Ancient ruins and historic sites that can overlook the city 2. Plaza de Armas