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A breakfast of açaí

A breakfast of açaí

Açaí berries are a purple fruit from the Brazilian rainforest, which  for hundreds of years have been a central part of the diet of native Amazonian people. In the last ten years açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) has become known as one of the latest superfoods, alongside goji berries and adzuki beans. Its popularity was given a particular boost in 2008, when its antioxidant properties were highlighted on the Oprah Winfrey show. It is claimed that the berry helps combat premature aging and promote…

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And into the jungle!

And into the jungle!

Madidi Travel’s resident parrot A trip to the Amazon basin is on most travellers’ bucket list. But it doesn’t come cheap. Our research showed us that Bolivia was one of the more affordable entry points into the jungle. In Peru, we met people travelling north from Bolivia – all of whom recommended different trips and tour companies.We decided fairly quickly against a ‘pampas’ or wetland savannah trip, as although you have a higher chance of seeing animals, due to the…

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