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Re:How to travel around the world for a year (2011) by clueless123 on Tuesday November 27, 2012 @10:29PM (#4840871)
Further more, in some countries a local broker may get you a far better deal than you would ever get online. It is just that online tools penetration is not quite there for the smaller tour/lodge/travel operators in 3rd world countries.

One example:From Lima to Cuzco (on your way to Machu Pichu) Flight via regular airline ~$300. Overnight bus on a 1st class seat/bed (Very comfy!) ~$30! (You sleep most of the way, so you save 1 night hotel and adjust to the high altitude while on the road)

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Re:How to travel around the world for a year (2011) by pyoung on Wednesday November 28, 2012 @03:41AM (#4841596)
From what I have heard, that bus ride is pretty hairy. Not sure if this was in first class or not but a friend who recently went there opted for the flight. Then again he was only there for a few weeks and time was probably a bigger factor than budget.
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