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I am V!VA's operations expert. With an MBA and a background in the Interactive Television industry in the U.K., I am the organising force behind the team and the Managing Editor of V!VA World. With an insatiable thirst for off-the-beaten-track travel, I have travelled extensively in Europe and Asia and most recently in Ecuador.

 

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Paula Newton's V!VA List Articles

V!VA Latin

  • Driving La Ruta del Sol

    Oct 11, 2006 - Ecuador

    Late in the afternoon, we turn a corner on the dusty road and spy our goal—the balmy, azure Pacific Ocean, ......

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  • Telefériqo

    Oct 05, 2006 - Ecuador

    Having recently opened in July 2005, Quito’s “TelefériQo,” or cable car, is a very pleasant option for whiling away a ......

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  • Bellavista

    Oct 05, 2006 - Ecuador

    All around us, a peaceful humming sound prevails amid a rainbow of colour. Nearly twenty hummingbirds are swooping in on ......

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Paula Newton's Guide Book Entries

Info

  • Getting to and away from Peguche

    Oct 08, 2007 - Peguche, Ecuador

    Peguche is just a few kilometers from Otavalo. One option is to walk from Otavalo. Just head north along the ......

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  • Hiking in Peru

    Jul 18, 2007 - Peru

    Hiking in Peru affords travelers with the opportunity to take in some of the best scenery the Andes have to ......

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  • New Year's Eve

    Jun 18, 2007 - Ecuador

    A New Years Eve, or Año Viejo, spent in Ecuador provides a fascinating insight into local culture and folklore. During ......

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Destinations

  • Peguche

    Oct 07, 2007 - Peguche, Ecuador

    Just a stone's throw from Otavalo, Peguche makes a welcome break for those looking for some peace and quiet after ......

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  • Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    Jun 15, 2007 - Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

    Located in the lush central lowland area of northern Ecuador, Santo Domingo de los Colorados is a huge transportation hub, ......

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  • Urubamba

    Apr 05, 2007 - Urubamba, Peru

    Located smack-bang in the middle of the Sacred Valley, Urubamba is an attractive little town, making it a good base ......

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Hotels

  • Adventure Brew Hostel

    Jun 07, 2008 - La Paz, Bolivia

    At the Adventure Brew Hostel your every need is considered. This friendly place has it all, even down to free ......

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  • Hostal Calafate

    Jan 21, 2008 - Punta Arenas, Chile

    In the heart of Punta Arenas, just half a block from the Plaza de Armas, Hostal Calafate is right across ......

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  • Hotel Plaza

    Jan 21, 2008 - Punta Arenas, Chile

    Set on the corner of the Plaza de Armas, in a suitably grand-looking building, the Hotel Plaza has a pleasant ......

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Restaurants

  • Dublin

    Jun 07, 2008 - Bellavista, Santiago, Chile

    A part of the fancy Patio Bellavista food court, although accessible from outside, the Dublin pub offers a variety of ......

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  • Bali-Hai Restaurant

    Jun 07, 2008 - Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

    Boasting itself as the "unique Easter Island Restaurant in Latin America," this place offers dinner with a dance show. Dances ......

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  • Ram Jam

    Jun 07, 2008 - La Paz, Bolivia

    Tucked away on a side street a couple of blocks from Plaza Avaroa, the funky interior of this place will ......

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Activities

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Tours

  • Barefoot Expeditions

    Mar 17, 2008 - Quito, Ecuador

    Barefoot Expeditions is an operator based in Quito, offering a variety of tours all over Ecuador. Choose from cultural tours, ......

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  • Turismo Viento Sur

    Jan 21, 2008 - Punta Arenas, Chile

    Turismo Viento Sur offers one of the widest range of programs available in this area. Along with the standard hiking ......

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  • Pali Aike

    Jan 21, 2008 - Punta Arenas, Chile

    Pali Aike offers a range of tours to suit all tastes, from "soft" tours in Torres Del Paine, through to ......

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Schools

  • Escuela Bellavista

    Jun 07, 2008 - Bellavista, Santiago, Chile

    Escuela Bellavista Spanish School has a friendly and welcoming ambience. Its youthful, yet experienced teaching staff will work on your ......

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  • Ixbalanque Spanish School

    Jan 13, 2006 - La Ceiba, Honduras

    Whether you are a tourist visiting Central America, or a businessperson who wants to improve your Spanish skills, you can ......

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  • Interhispanica

    Oct 26, 2005 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Buenos Aires is a great city, but there are some challenges with studying there. There are a lot of language ......

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Services

  • Artesanal Market

    Nov 24, 2007 - Aguas Calientes, Peru

    In the last hour or two, when you've done Machu Picchu and you're waiting for your train to leave Aguas ......

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