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I am currently living on my fourth continent. I think that backpacks are one of the greatest inventions of all times. I adhere to the idea that if you leap, a net will appear. I have one freckle under each eye.

  • Hometown

    Haslett, Michigan, USA

  • Location now

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Work published

    "The Phoenix" Chicago, IL

    www.travelexplorations.com

    The Lansing State Journal, Lansing MI

    www.experience.com

  • Travel philosophy

    Always have water-proof shoes.

  • Craziest place

    The underground sewers of Istanbul.

  • Bizarre experience

    Riding in the cargo hold of a bus in Southern Thailand.

  • Advice

    Don't underestimate the power of smiling and being kind.

  • Dream destination

    The Greek islands, Dubai, Africa and the rest of Southeast Asia,

  • Traveled before

    I have studied in Costa Rica and Italy. Taught in Thailand and China, and currently live and work in Ecuador. Traveling, I have been to Canada, Mexico, Turkey, Morocco, Spain, France, Luxembourg, England and Germany.

  • Going next

    Colombia and Argentina.

Michelle Lillie's Guide Book Entries

Info

  • Mapuche People

    Jul 03, 2009 - Chile

    The Mapuche people are the largest indigenous group in Chile, encompassing 10 percent of the population. The name Mapuche is ......

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  • Getting to and away

    Jul 02, 2009 - Cochamó, Chile

    Buses Fierro leaves from Puerto Montt to Cochamó four times a day, stopping also in Puerto Varas. Buses Río Puelo ......

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  • When to go

    Jul 02, 2009 - Ancud, Chile

    Like most of Chiloé, Ancud has a harsh climate. There can be intense rain for weeks at a time with ......

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Destinations

  • San Juan Bautista

    Jul 06, 2009 - San Juan Bautista , Chile

    Tel Code: 32, Population: 598, Altitude: 5-30m The tiny, dusty town of San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist) and ......

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  • Cochamó

    Jul 02, 2009 - Cochamó, Chile

    Tel Code: 65, Population: 4,636, Altitute: 3 ft The first Spanish explorers founded what is now Cochamó in 1556, yet ......

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  • Tenaún

    Jul 02, 2009 - Tenaún, Chile

    Tenaún is an isolated fishing village on a nice waterfront location across from Isla Mechuque. The local church, simply called ......

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Hotels

  • Hostel Qhia

    Jan 16, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Offering free breakfast, 24 hour hot water and use of a kitchen, this budget hostel exceeds the expectations of most ......

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  • Hampton Inn Guayaquil-Downtown

    Jan 06, 2009 - Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Boasting 95 rooms and a 24-hour business center, the Hampton Inn Guayaquil-Downtown offers all the necessities for business or pleasure. ......

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Restaurants

  • Chez Mine

    Mar 19, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Conveniently located next door to the Casa en el Arbol Spanish School and within walking distance of Templo Santa Domingo, ......

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  • La Salsa Verde

    Jan 16, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    This bare bones, no-frill taquiria offers cheap, basic meals starting at $2.15 for five small chicken tacos. The front of ......

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  • Ristorante Italiano L’Angelo

    Jan 16, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Pictures of Sophia Lauren and the Colosseum line the walls in this Italian restaurant. A favorite of both locals and ......

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Activities

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Tours

  • Zapata

    Jan 13, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Offering everything from jungle tours to transfers from San Cristóbal de las Casas to the Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, this English ......

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  • iPod Tours

    Jan 13, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    The iPod nano is your tour guide through San Cristóbal de las Casas as you listen through a set of ......

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  • Explorandes Peru

    Jan 06, 2009 - Peru

    The self-professed pioneer in South American adventure travel, Explorandes has spent over thirty years trekking through 11 destinations in Peru. ......

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Schools

  • Casa en la Arbol

    Jan 16, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Casa en la Arbol was founded in 2005 by a group of young teachers and volunteers. With no registration fee ......

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Services

  • Introduction to Nicaragua

    Mar 06, 2009 - Nicaragua

    Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America and least densely populated, boasts 25 volcanoes and miles of coasts on both ......

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  • Laundry

    Jan 06, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Lavanderias are plentiful and can be found not only in most hotels, but also on almost all streets. Prices average ......

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  • Communications

    Jan 06, 2009 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Phone: There are phone booths (Telecel) throughout 20 de Noveiembre offering  to connect you to various countries. Calls to the ......

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Jobs

  • OTEC International

    Jan 06, 2009 - Costa Rica

    OTEC International is a group of companies that specialize in cultural exchange and student travel. Volunteer Costa Rica is one ......

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