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Initially intending to just pass through Ecuador on his year-long sojourn across the world, Tom Raven Scroft decided to set up camp in Quito as an intern in the V!VA office... at least for the time being. From Venezuela to Brazil, around Argentina, Paraguay, Uraguay and Colombia, Tom's wanderlust has brought him backpacking through South America and soon on to New Zealand, Asian places, other pretentious countries, and Russia. The bus-riding, map-reading, hostel-staying skills Tom brings to V!VA are unmatched, as he has guidebooked around the globe, spending six months in Australia, six months in Central America, one in Eastern Europe, and made multiple trips to the States and Western Europe. Tom has a Master's degree in History of Architecture from the University of Edinburgh. He is English. Thus he says words like "knackered" and "rubbish" and drinks so much black tea it's unreal.
- Hometown
Bristol England
- Location now
Quito Ecuador
- Work published
Ecuador Reporter......
- Travel philosophy
Try to have fun where ever I am!!
- Craziest place
Alter do Chão, but its a long story.........
- Bizarre experience
See above
- Advice
Don't get too bogged down in trying to see everthing. Just make sure you enjoy yourself whatever you're seeing and doing.
- Dream destination
To hard......so many places!!
- Traveled before
Europe, Central America and now South America......
- Going next
New Zealand and then onward to SE Asia
Tom Ravenscroft's Guide Book Entries
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Cine Eden
May 30, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaReplacing the old cinema that was housed in a vintage theater, Oruro is now home to a brand new, clean ......
Read MoreVillazón / La Quiaca Border Crossing
May 30, 2009 - Villazón, BoliviaThe border crossing at Villazón, open between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., is well organized and efficient. If you have ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Villazón
May 30, 2009 - Villazón, BoliviaVillazón is well connected to towns and cities all over Bolivia. As well as the buses that regularly head north, ......
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Destinations
Villazón
May 30, 2009 - Villazón, BoliviaThe only reason you are likely to visit Villazón is if you intend on leaving Bolivia, or have just arrived ......
Read MoreAlter Do Chão
Jan 14, 2009 - Alter Do Chão, BrazilOne of most beautiful places in the whole of the Amazon Basin, the town of Alter do Chão is well ......
Read MoreJericoacoara
Jan 14, 2009 - Jericoacoara, BrazilUntil recently Jericoacoara, affectionately known as Jeri, was a sleepy fishing village, with no electricity and nowhere near the backpacker ......
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Hotels
Residencial Real
Jun 04, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaWithin easy reach of both the train station and the city's restaurants and attractions, Residencial Real is a cheap and ......
Read MoreResidencial San Miguel
Jun 04, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaIdeally located on a quiet street half way between the city center and train station, Residencial San Miguel is one ......
Read MoreGrand Hotel Sucre
May 31, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaWhile the much anticipated Hotel Eden remains incomplete and unopen, the long established Gran Hotel Sucre remains the best place ......
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Restaurants
El Diablo Tranquilo Bar
Jan 24, 2011 - Punta del Diablo, UruguayLocated in the beachfront Playa Suites branch of this pair of infamous hostels, El Diablo Tranquilo bar offers nothing less ......
Read MoreBravo's Pizza
May 30, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaOne thing is for sure, you'll have no problem finding Bravo's Pizza; once you get within half a block the ......
Read MoreVida Sana
May 30, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaVida Sana is an extremely welcoming, somewhat haphazardly run, small restaurant right in the bustling heart of Oruru. Although the ......
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Activities
Cine Eden
May 30, 2009 - Oruro, BoliviaReplacing the old cinema that was housed in a vintage theater, Oruro is now home to a brand new, clean ......
Read MoreVolcan Tungurahua
Mar 06, 2009 - Baños, EcuadorVolcan Tungurahua (5,023 m / 16,479 ft), situated in the Sangay Nacional Park, is one of Ecuador’s most active volcanoes. ......
Read MoreHike to the Virgen del Agua Santa
Mar 03, 2009 - Baños, EcuadorThe journey up to the Virgin del Agua Santa is similar to the Bellavista hike in that it\'s an uphill ......
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Tours
Rainforestur
Mar 19, 2009 - Baños, EcuadorRainForestur has been operating in Baños for over 15 years. The agency specializes in jungle, mountain climbing and adventure exhibitions. ......
Read MoreGeotours
Mar 19, 2009 - Baños, EcuadorAlthough Geotours is not the cheapest agency in town, it has a good reputation for safety and only employs fully ......
Read MoreCazhuma Tours Travel Agency
Mar 18, 2009 - Cuenca, EcuadorCazhuma is a reputable Cuenca-based travel agency that offers trips around the southern Andes, all across Ecuador and even to ......
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Schools
Si Centro Spanish School
Mar 18, 2009 - Cuenca, EcuadorAuthorized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, Si Centro is an efficiently run school that only employs university-trained Spanish teachers. ......
Read MoreSímon Bolívar Spanish School
Mar 18, 2009 - Cuenca, EcuadorJust one and a half blocks away from Cuenca\'s central park, Símon Bolívar is ideally located right in the heart ......
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