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13th March 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Andean mountain hiking
You've rediscovered the serenity of hiking the mountains. I'm glad you've avoided the issues in Peru. Hopefully, that won't last long. The trash always breaks my heart. Laguna Paron is amazing Thanks for sharing the photos.

From Blog: Hiking the Andean mountains while avoiding the violent unrests (Peru)

15th February 2023

Katrin K
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Wow
Hi Ben, wow - what a trip. You are definitely having a great time overseas. I am enjoying your reports 😊. Enjoy life 😘

From Blog: Hiking the Andean mountains while avoiding the violent unrests (Peru)

13th February 2023

Sevenhills0
Samuel David

Excellent
Enjoyed every word of it. Like your honest and frank impressions of people and places. Very very good!

From Blog: No dar papaya - don’t give papaya (Central Colombia)

28th January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Amazon Speaks
I love hearing all the bird sounds at night.... well monkey's too! The jungle is so alive. Sounds like a great location.

From Blog: Into the Amazon (Peru)

24th January 2023

Endah
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Lovely
Hallo Ben, Great pics you taken from Machu Pichu, happy to see you on the trip again, have a wonderful journey and stay safe! I always wondering to go to Machu Pichu someday too. Gute Reise :-)

From Blog: Welcoming the New Year at Machu Picchu (Peru)

21st January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Congratulations!
Bravo. We didn't do the hike but found Machu Picchu the most spiritual place we have visited. We fell in love with this ancient village. The view from the Sun Gate is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing your adventure. It was kismet to run into your friends in Cusco.

From Blog: Welcoming the New Year at Machu Picchu (Peru)

21st January 2023

HamptonInn
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Great Post
Great Post. Thanks to share the Wonderful Information.

From Blog: Welcoming the New Year at Machu Picchu (Peru)

27th December 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Galapagos Adventure
You've really mapped out a nice time in the Galapagos. We look forward to seeing the boobies... both blue and red footed.

From Blog: Galapagos galore (Ecuador)

22nd December 2022

ComfortSuites
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Good Post
Amazing Information. Thanks to share the Wonderful Information.

From Blog: Galapagos galore (Ecuador)

22nd December 2022

Thomas Thul
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Merry Chrismas
Hello Ben, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a good start into the new year 2023. Stay healthy and have fun living your dream. Warm greetings Thomas

16th December 2022

Sevenhills0
Samuel David

Nice blog
Really like your blog. Just curous, if I may ask, how much one would expect to pay for your type of trip to the Galapagos, I mean in terms of accomodation and tour fees? Also, is transpotation from the main land expensive? Thanks. Did you feel that the Galapagos (at least the interiors) are almost like they were when Darwin visited them?

From Blog: Galapagos galore (Ecuador)

12th December 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Exploring Andean Peaks and more
I always enjoy your blogs. We are doing Northern Chile and Ecuador next year so I enjoyed gathering information from your adventure. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on the Galapagos. Quilotoa Lake looks lovely.

From Blog: Senor Ben goes up high into the Andean mountains (Ecuador)

1st December 2022

Suzanne
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Ciao from the Netherlands
Hi Ben, What a pleasant surprise to receive an email in my mailbox with once more your travel stories. It has been a while, but look forward to read more of your stories. Your experiences in Ecuador sound wondeful, I might follow some of your route when I visit the country (wishing...).

From Blog: Senor Ben goes up high into the Andean mountains (Ecuador)

27th October 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Farewell to Columbia
The Willy's jeep was the work horse of the military for a while. They are solid. Sorry our paths won't cross but I enjoyed reading your blogs. Sorry the Marriott was not all it could have been. I hope you healed quickly. Enjoy Ecuador.

From Blog: Of coffee country, hot springs and stray dogs (Southern Colombia)

30th September 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Northern Colombia
You've ventured to parts of Columbia few people see. On our up coming visit we will be in more mainstream locations. Thanks for taking us along on this trip.

From Blog: Listo! (Northern Colombia)

3rd September 2022

Ali
Ali Watters

10 years later!
So good to see you blogging and travelling for an extended period again! Congratulations on the sabbatical :)

From Blog: Getting ready to hit the road for 12 months (Berlin, Germany)

30th August 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Columbia
We are going to Columbia for a short two weeks in November so we enjoyed reading your perspective. Will you still be there in November? If so, would you like to meet for a coffee or drink? We are happy to read your blogs again.

From Blog: No dar papaya - don’t give papaya (Central Colombia)

27th August 2022

Jan
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Interesting post and beautiful photos in your Flickr gallery! I was just wondering whether covid is totally over in Colombia or whether there still are some lingering covid rules. Sadly, a few people seem to be wearing masks outside in your photos (unlike in the Dominican Republic photos). I am hoping to travel to South America again myself soon, but I want to avoid spending money in countries with any kinds of covid restrictions (mask mandates inside or outside, the need to show my papers to do completely normal things etc) or excessive voluntary mask wearing.

From Blog: No dar papaya - don’t give papaya (Central Colombia)

29th July 2022

Sepulchre
Sepulchre

Welcome back to the travel nomad scene Ben. Your sudden blog post alert gave me a smile as I'm working on a sabbatical for 12 months and to Central America also. Wish me luck on getting permission from work! Enjoy the travel sensation.

From Blog: Getting ready to hit the road for 12 months (Berlin, Germany)

27th July 2022

Parque Central in Puerto Plata at sunset

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Puerto Plata
Ben it is great reading your blogs again. Thanks for taking us along.

From Blog: Caribbean vibes (Dominican Republic)

25th July 2022

Sevenhills0
Samuel David

Nice Blog
Thanks for your comments, will keep them in mind when I plan my itinerary travels.

From Blog: Caribbean vibes (Dominican Republic)

18th July 2022

Steve
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Hey
Good to see you on the road again!!! Awesome!

From Blog: Starting the year-long sabbatical (Madrid, Spain)

16th July 2022

Sven
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Enjoy your trip and live the moment
Hi Ben, I'm really happy for YOU that it's starting again for 12 months. Adventures, interesting new people, great and small moments lie ahead of you. Enjoy Spain and especially South America - will follow where you are and look forward to your reports. Have fun SVen

From Blog: Getting ready to hit the road for 12 months (Berlin, Germany)

15th July 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Welcome Back!
I'm so thrilled to hear you are on the road again. We are eager to read your blogs. Looks like you are packed and ready.

From Blog: Getting ready to hit the road for 12 months (Berlin, Germany)

14th July 2022

Samira
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Was eine Überraschung: Ich wusste gar nicht mehr, dass ich Deinen Blog abonniert habe. Habe ich aber offensichtlich, denn heute wurde ich über diesen Blog-Beitrag informiert. :-) Ich wünsche Dir spannende und erlebnisreiche Monate. Hab eine schöne Zeit!

From Blog: Getting ready to hit the road for 12 months (Berlin, Germany)

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