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Emma Jones, 30, is from London, and recently spent nine months enjoying travelling and writing in South America.�Her favourite destinations included the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, and the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
As well as travel writing, Emma has contributed a range of print and online articles on education, fitness, arts and more to a variety of publications, including The Guardian and Primary Teacher Update. Please see www.emmajones.org.
- Hometown
London, UK
- Location now
London, UK
- Work published
I have written articles for various print and online newspapers and magazines.
- Travel philosophy
To travel is to live.
- Craziest place
Bolivia. A prisoner-run prison, some eighteenth-century style mines with dynamite going off, the World's Most Dangerous Road, remote jungle, 40km of pure salt to be seen by 4WD, and a notorious nightclub. Amazing.
- Bizarre experience
My first visit, at age 20, to the market in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was so different to anywhere I had ever been before. Loved it.
- Advice
Plan enough that you don't miss anything, but not so much that you miss everything.
- Dream destination
Travelling itself is the dream, not any particular destination. But I do feel very at home in South America.
- Traveled before
All over Europe and South America, as well as several parts of the USA, Australia, Japan, Cuba, Morocco, Egypt and India. My favourite countries are Cuba, Peru and Bolivia, while my favourite cities are Berlin, Rome, New York, Edinburgh, and of course Londontown.
- Going next
I want to spend more time in South America, possibly living in Peru, Argentina or Uruguay. I would also like to visit Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia/ Korea, take the Trans-Siberian from Russia to China, backpack down the west coast of the USA and Canada, as well as visit South Africa, Kenya, New Zealand and Central America.
Emma Jones's Guide Book Entries
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When To Go
Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayThe most popular time to visit Punta del Diablo is during the warm summer months of late November to early ......
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Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayPunta del Diablo is generally considered to be very safe; both tourists and the police report that few incidents occur. ......
Read MoreGetting To/away
Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayBus From Montevideo, Rutas del Sol and Cynsa both run buses into town ($20, 5.5 hr, 5 per day in ......
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Destinations
Cabo Polonio
Apr 08, 2011 - Cabo Polonio, Uruguay(No tel. code; altitude 0 m/0 ft; pop. 88)If you want to visit somewhere a little offbeat (and off grid), ......
Read MoreTacuarembó
Mar 21, 2011 - Tacuarembó, Uruguay(Tel. code 463; altitude 140 m/459 ft; pop. 50,000) You could be standing in line at the supermarket behind a large ......
Read MoreValle Edén
Mar 21, 2011 - Valle Edén, Uruguay(Tel. code 463; altitude 137 m/450 ft; pop. 50) Famous as the supposed birthplace of tango icon Carlos Gardel, and ......
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Hotels
Nativos
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayIn a stunningly peaceful natural setting, where night-time allows only the sounds of wildlife (the developers clearly didn’t go for ......
Read MoreLa Viuda Del Diablo
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayFor a small piece of luxury by the dunes of Playa de la Viuda, the quieter end of town, Posada ......
Read MoreAquarella
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayHotel Aquarella is a smart hotel offering a very professional service, which is somewhat unusual around here. You can opt ......
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Restaurants
Heladería Artesanal
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayOf several heladerías (ice cream shops) in the center, Heladería Artesanal is the original and best. Here, you will find ......
Read MoreAlba’s Empanadas
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayFor the best empanadas in town, head to the far end of Feria de los Artesanos to Alba’s kiosk. For ......
Read MoreDulcinea Café
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayThe ground floor of a beautiful house has been made into this delightful little café. Choosing either indoor or outdoor ......
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Activities
‘la Casa Magica’ (la Casa De José Bentancor)
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayThe brainchild of local artist José Bentancor, this bright yellow house in the shape of a face is worth a ......
Read MoreSurfing
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayWith its best waves hitting in the autumn and winter, when the water is also less populated with newbies, the ......
Read MoreFeria De Los Artesanos
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayWhether it’s a unique gift that you’re looking for or a treat for yourself, Feria de los Artesanos is the ......
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Tours
El Diablo Tranquilo
Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayNot only catering for those staying at one of the two hostels, El Diablo Tranquilo doesn’t allow visitors to believe ......
Read MorePaseos En Lancha, Laguna Negra
Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayWhether you are a wildlife enthusiast seeking detailed information on Rocha’s wetland flora and fauna, or you are simply hoping ......
Read MoreChicos A Caballo
Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayRecommended by many as the best activity to do in Punta del Diablo, horseback riding should not be missed. Chicos ......
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Services
Shopping Summary
Jan 03, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayConsidering its size, Punta del Diablo has a surprising variety of good places to shop. Feria de los Artesanos has ......
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Jan 01, 2012 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayTourism The tourist office (Bulevar Santa Teresa and Punta del Diablo, Tel: 4477-2412) is open December-March 9 a.m.-9 p.m. In ......
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Mar 21, 2011 - Tacuarembó, UruguayThe main shopping area is on and around 18 de Julio and 25 de Mayo, where there are many average ......
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