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The Pueblos of Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is located in the highlands of Guatemala, 3 hours northeast of Antigua in the country’s Sierre Madre mountain range. It’s a stunning body of water surrounded by lush green mountains, and volcanoes, dotted with small, picturesque towns. A unique location with clear waters, an abundance of activities, and charming local culture, Atitlán is a…
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How to Visit Manuel Antonio Without a Guide
Manuel Antonio National Park may be the smallest national park in all of Costa Rica, however, it is number 1 when it comes to visitors. Costa Rica can be an expensive place for travelers on a budget, and you may be asking yourself whether or not you need a guide. Sure, a guide will know…
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Why Antigua, Guatemala is a Great Digital Nomad Location
The digital nomad community was growing but very much underground in the years leading up to the pandemic. Now the lifestyle is mainstream as more people have learned that there are ways to live a more fulfilling life with a little more free time and a job you can take with you anywhere. The digital…
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Taking on Acatenango in Guatemala’s Rainy Season
Summiting Acateneango and witnessing the Volcan de Fuego erupt could quite possibly be one of the most thrilling and challenging things to accomplish on any trip to Guatemala. An experience that combines both mental and physical toughness it rewards trekkers with a once-in-a-lifetime view you won’t witness anywhere else. It’s atop most travelers’ lists when…
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Guide to Hiking the San Pedro Volcano
Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes, so it’s only right to hike up a few of them. While the most popular volcano hikes are definitely Acatenango, Fuego and Pacaya, the San Pedro Volcano at Lake Atitlan offers some of the most incredible views without the troves of tourists. The San Pedro Volcano sits along the…
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Hiking Up the Pacaya Volcano
Guatemala is firmly located along the Pacific Ring of Fire in Central America. The country is home to 37 volcanoes, including 4 active; Volcanes de Pacaya, Santiaguito, Fuego and Tacaná. Hiking up the Pacaya Volcano is a great way to get your legs warmed up for the bigger hikes. Not only is it one of…
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The Best View of Antigua
Atop a montañita at the tip of Antigua stands Cerro de la Cruz. Popular amongst locals and travelers alike, Cerro de la Cruz is the view you can’t miss during your trip to the best-preserved Spanish colonial city in Central America. Observe tile roofs, their red, yellow, and blue walls, the emerald green hills, ruins…
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Been There, Don Det. Laos
While the tubing scene in Vang Vieng was going off up north as THE thing to do in Laos, Don Det quietly remained off the backpacker trail. That was almost 15 years ago, fast forward to today and things have certainly changed since then. Chill vibes, inexpensive accommodations, and cheap beers somehow always seem to…
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The OG Bungy Jump in Queenstown
Queenstown’s Kawarau Bridge is legendary. Originally built during New Zealand’s gold rush of 1861, its initial purpose was to improve access to the Otago goldfields in the southeastern region on New Zealand’s South Island. Fortune-seeking miners would comb the rugged landscape armed with a simple pan hoping to literally strike gold. At the time, the…
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Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Dzibilchaltún
The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is filled with ancient Mayan ruins at almost every turn. Of course, there are sites that are world-renowned such as Chichen Itza and Uxmal. But you would be truly missing out if you passed on visiting the underrated Mayan ruins of Dzibilchaltún. These ruins are not only memorable and impressive,…
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Surviving Death Road in Bolivia
Western Bolivia’s North Yungas Road was dubbed the “Death Road,” after consistently claiming a top spot on lists of the world’s most dangerous highways. Connecting La Paz to the low-lying region of Yungas, the road traverses through the mighty Cordillera Oriental mountain chain. Linking the Bolivian Capital to the Amazonian rainforest, it was cut in…
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What to Expect Hiking Peru’s Rainbow Mountain
You’ve seen the photo. A strikingly beautiful palette of colors is presented atop one of the summits on the Ausangate trek. A peak that rewards hikers with views for miles at its crown, stretching over the vast sierras of the majestic Andes. Know as Vinicunca, Winikunka, Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores, or simply,…
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