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Massive journey begins to raise crucial funds

Each step James McAlloon takes as he walks the full length of Australia will represent an international family struggling...

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01st July 2020 11:07 AM

James McAlloon beginning his journey to WA this morning to raise funds for South American families.

Worker to walk full length of Australia for funds

The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t stopped a Coast tourism operator from pledging to support international families who are...

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02nd June 2020 10:06 AM

Chimu Adventures employee James McAlloon has pledged to walk the full length of Australia to raise funds for South America. Photo: Warren Lynam

Hannah teaches Spanish while trapped in Argentina

Mackay woman offers language classes while coronavirus lockdown keeps her in South America

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09th May 2020 5:05 AM

TEACHING: Hannah Shanks is offering Spanish lessons online while she is stranded in South America during the COVID-19 crisis.

Why people whisper Pablo Escobar’s name in Medellin

A Latin Affair: Colombians want you to know their country is more than drugs and coffee

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04th May 2020 11:05 AM

Seaside Cartagena has an old town with charming architecture and a fun buzz. It is stunning during the day but really come to life at night.

Photos: 104 reasons to visit Colombia

Here’s why Colombia is more than just drugs and coffee.

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03rd May 2020 11:05 PM

Stop by Portal de los Dulces in Plaza de la Aduana to buy local, home-made candy in Cartagena, Colombia.

Rescue flight brings stranded Aussies home

At least 120 Australians have landed in Melbourne after being stuck in South America amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Qantas...

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27th April 2020 6:04 AM

Nick Thorne often spent Anzac Day with his WWII grandfather but since his passing the pilot will now fly trapped Aussies and New Zealanders home on a Qantas repatriation flight, with a picture of his grandfather on board. Picture: Ian Currie

Cocaine Cassie ‘walks free from jail’

Australia’s convicted drug smuggler ‘Cocaine Cassie’ has reportedly been released from prison in Bogota, Colombia and given...

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17th April 2020 9:04 AM

Cassie Sainsbury in an interview with 60 Minutes. Picture: Supplied

‘It was just chaos’: Travellers return home safe

Hundreds of Australian passengers stranded overseas due to lockdown laws have been rescued by a Coast travel agency...

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04th April 2020 8:04 AM

Australian travellers stranded in South America were transported home by Sunshine Coast travel agency, Chimu Adventures.

Overseas holiday cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic

Klancy was shocked when she came back to Australia at how much had happened in three weeks

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24th March 2020 12:03 AM

Klancy Carlow on board the flight from Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport to Santiago (Chile) which was booked out but ended up being quite empty as passengers couldn't get there.

Retired woman reveals travel tips ahead of huge journey

Plus she spills her biggest wake up call travelling through South America.

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18th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

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