Comments on: A Month in the Jungle, Part 2: What to Bring and Expect https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:21:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-701888 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:30:27 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-701888 In reply to Charlie.

Thanks, Charlie! Let me know where you ended up going and how you liked it. 🙂

]]> By: Charlie https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-701840 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:55:40 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-701840 In reply to Nora.

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. Your answer has been very helpful. Wish you the best wherever in the world you are right now.

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-701587 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 19:37:52 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-701587 In reply to Charlie.

Hi Charlie,
In good conscience, and for reasons I’m unwilling to get into, I wouldn’t recommend you go to Sachamama.
But price is not one of those reasons! To attend a plant medicine retreat, which is an all-inclusive experience including ceremonies (which on their own aren’t cheap), it is best you consider it an investment, and I don’t suggest you scrimp.

Reputable retreat centres in Peru’s jungle include Temple of the Way of Light near Iquitos, and Munay Camp Retreat in Pucallpa. But the jungle (and Peru) isn’t your only place to experience plant medicine retreats.
You might want to check out Retreat.Guru and AyaAdvisors to find a centre that fits your desires and budget.

Good luck!

]]> By: Charlie https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-701579 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:19:40 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-701579 I am looking for a fulfilling ayahuasca experience and embrace solitude, silence and contemplation. Not looking for anything fancy and not bringing electronics, cell phones is something I am looking forward to. But Sachamama charges 100$ a day (I dont know how much they charged you when you were there) for no running water and a raised wooden platform? A bit much no?

Do you know of other retreats who at least provide a more confortable stay?

Thanks!

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-603800 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:17:23 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-603800 In reply to Dan Corby.

Hi Dan,
I don’t have any video equipment myself, but I know many people who swear by using the GoPro, and it’s waterproof as well – which is great for the jungle. Enjoy!

]]> By: Dan Corby https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-603777 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:10:45 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-603777 Many thanks for the valuable info on what to bring to the jungle…or not…hopefully will make it to Peru this summer to scratch off one of my bucket list items..any recommendations on video equipment? I want to document my experience…

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-601175 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:55:31 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-601175 In reply to Bob Weisenberg.

Bob,
Ha ha – Glad I’ve helped you narrow your destination choices just a bit! 😉

]]> By: Bob Weisenberg https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-601036 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:45:12 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-601036 Great article. This confirms that the jungle is not for me.

But that just increases my profound imagination for the truly adventurous people like you who enjoy the challenge and the experience.

Thanks for allowing me to experience it vicariously!

Bob

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-601012 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:07:38 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-601012 In reply to Vincent Croos.

Hi Vincent,
A few years ago, I threw away my “professional camera” and instead got a smartphone with a top-of-the-line camera. So yes – I did bring my camera – which was also my phone, alarm clock, etc. It withstood the rigours of the jungle very gracefully, but seeing how my Kindle didn’t fare as well (some of the buttons don’t seem to work any more), it makes me worry a wee bit.
Having said that, if your DSLR is weather-resistant, I wouldn’t worry about bringing it, especially if it has a good case. Hope this helps!

More info on my camera/phone:
https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/cell-phone-travel-basics-international-phone-plans-sim-cards-and-more/

]]> By: Vincent Croos https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/a-month-in-the-jungle-part-2-what-to-bring-and-expect/#comment-600881 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:23:08 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6948#comment-600881 Hi Nora,

I saw the comment by Travis and the DSLR. I have a follow-up question. Did you bring your own camera into the jungle? Looks like you did with the photos. Did/does the humidity damage the metal or any parts of a camera. I am concerned to bring my DSLR camera into very humid places even though mine is weather-resistant.

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