Wrapping up our second month in Guatemala we found ourselves in Quizeltenango after making the trip from Panajachel. With a week or so to kill before I headed to participate in a Workaway at a surf lodge in El Paredon, we figured we could spend some time in Xela. Here we’d experience Guatemala’s second-largest city…
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Our Pick For The Best Spanish School in Guatemala
If you want to learn how to speak Spanish, Guatemala is one of the best places in the world to help you reach your language goals. Whether you’re a beginner, brushing up on previous skills, or have dreams of becoming fluent, learning a language can greatly enhance your travel experience. Learning a language will make…
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Meeting Crazy Dave. La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia. The highest city in the world with an elevation reaching just under 12,000 feet. Resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau, it’s a gritty city filled with extreme geography, chaotic streets, bustling markets, and peaceful plazas. It’s a place that will flood your senses and literally take your breath away. Filled with both…
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Connecting with Locals in Medellín
When we touched down in Medellín, I remembered that a friend I had worked with in the past, Robby, had visited Colombia a few times. Travel is all about connections, and after recognizing that this could be a chance to connect with and even stay with a local in Medellín, I texted him. “What’s up…
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Lessons from Traveling 3 Days In Poland
While traveling long-term, you are bound to experience some laps on the symbolic roller coaster. Despite what social media would have you believe, not every moment of traveling the world is awesome. When you’re “up” there’s nothing that can bring you down, and it feels as if the ride will stay at the peak forever….
