BEFORE SOUTH AMERICA... About five years ago, just after I finished my degree I remember thinking there has got to be more to this life than just work and weekends! I had finally finished my studies, I had a great job, I was living independently with one of my best friends and I had a fabulous social circle so why did I constantly find myself bored, frustrated and yearning for something different. I continually pondered on these feelings for quite a while unable to put my finger on what it was that was missing in my life... And then suddenly as if struck by lightning I realised I wanted an adventure. I wanted to see different places, experience different cultures, trek across diverse landscapes and immerse myself in the unknown. So what better place to have
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