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Hi,
I'm looking for a travel partner for trips in Colombia to remote destinations January to March of 2008. Possible destinations include, Nabusimake in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, San Agustin and surrounding areas, Parque de los Nevados and the Orinoco region, starting from Puerto Carreno and Puerto Inirida. I am part Colombian (the other part is German and I live in Canada for most of the year), have traveled quite a bit in Colombia, just a little loath to travel by myself all the time. Looking for someone easygoing and congenial who is willing to put up with a certain amount of discomfort (insects, heat, long treks) in search of unique places.
Cheers,

By Pimpinero on Nov 27, 2007, 12:00 in Travel tips.

msaucey says on Nov 27, 2007, 12:22:

Sounds like fun.... Good luck finding one.... My partner wouldn't allow me to travel with someone else!

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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ixent (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 28, 2007, 02:43:

I see you've got some really cool places lined up to visit, and can't help feeling a bit envious.... I haven't been to some of them. Unfortunately can't take any time off to go travelling right now, so am unable to join you!

Anyway, don't be put off if you don't find anybody. Remember that Colombians say "mejor solo que mal acompañado" and it's very true. You may well start travelling, and meet like-minded people on the way.

Btw, I might do some hiking in the Parque los nevados in early january, but not sure yet.

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Robert Jorge says on Nov 28, 2007, 22:04:

There is something adventurous yet tranquil about traveling off the beaten path alone. I too envy you. You better take a bunch of pictures and share them here. Good luck on finding a companion. I would go if I could - like most of us here I imagine.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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TonyMattei says on Dec 3, 2007, 04:00:

do you plan on getting robbed on this vacation......remote destinations are risky.....and traveling with a stranger..........not a good idea....on your end or the stranger that goes

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 16, 2007, 20:39:

I have read this too late...

I just returned home from a month in Colombia (went to the Amazon), otherwise I'd definetly be interested. My mother's relatives are there so I'll probably be going back in a couple of years but I'm keen to spend a few weeks travelling around and San Agustin is still on my list of things to see...

Mybe down the road? Send me a pm if you think yes, I'll send you my email addy.

Tony - I take it you haven't done alot of backpacker travel?

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WB123 says on Dec 19, 2007, 13:13:

I will be in colombia by around mid february..interested in the pacific west area..nuqui, bahia solano..but would love to travel into some of the areas you mentioned. will be travelling solo through colombia so would like to meet up and discuss soome travel plans. my first time in colombia..the more off beat the better and would like to do this with a travel mate rather then solo
send me a pm if you are interested.
all the best,
Wendy

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TonyMattei says on Dec 22, 2007, 06:46:

sorry i have not......i do not like to back packing, did all the back packing i could handle when i was a Boy Scout for 5 yrs

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