Last week, The Amazing Race traveled by bus to Puerto Varas, Chile. It took them awhile to get there, as buses are few and infrequent and caused problems for some of them. But it's always fun to watch The Amazing Race because they always try to show a different side of the countries and cities they visit. Route Info: Puerto Varas, Chile Puerto Varas, Chile, is located in the Southern province of Llanquihue, in the Los Lagos Region. It is also part of the Lakes and Volcanoes district, and one of the main attractions in the city is the majestic Lake Llanquihue....

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I love watching The Amazing Race because of the competition and because of the different places they go. A lot of the countries and cities they feature are places I've never been. I love that I can see these places on my couch. The Amazing Race Destinations will be a series on the different places the contestants will go to this season. We definitely will feel like we were there with them. Episode 1 Route Info: Santiago, Chile Santiago is the biggest city in Chile. The capital city of Chile, it is home to about 5 million people. It is best to come...

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Where did you go to take a break during 2009? Itching to go for another vacation again this year? Check out these top destinations from 2009. 1. Bangkok, Thailand (Value Destinations) Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the world's most famous tourist hot spots. There are so many places to visit, so much food to eat, so many people to meet and so much stuff to buy in this city of opposites. One of Asia's most visited cosmopolitan cities, it stays true to its culture and traditions while welcoming the modern world at the same time. Visit the many temples of Bangkok, the...

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So, we all like to travel, but sometimes we can forget some simple tips that can keep us out of trouble. Here are a few travel tips:

Be wary about the hand gestures you make. If you are in a foreign country, simple hand gestures, such as a thumbs-up or an "a-OK" sign, may have different meanings. It may be something rude or offensive somewhere else.A It is also always good to be careful about what you are using your finger to point at. Keep more than one form of money. A traveler never wants to be caught somewhere without enough...

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Ah. . . the open road.A Time to stuff our trunks full with luggage and take control of the wheel.A Some like to drive for the scenic views, the cost savings, or spur of the moment decision.A How do you plan the trip, though? When my final destinationA is within twelve hours from me, I usually drive.A I noticed that the time it takes me to get to the airport, check my luggage, goA through security, onto my layover, then off the plane, to baggage claim and to my vacation location is often just as long, if...

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