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How to Travel the Galapagos on a Budget: Travel Guide & Tips

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Is it actually possible to travel the Galapagos on a budget? Many assume a trip to the Galapagos will be a very expensive proposition. You wouldn’t be wrong to think so. Even Googling “Galapagos Tour” may send could send someone into sticker shock. One of the first organic search results […]

Best Things to Do in Guanajuato Mexico: Travel Guide & Tips

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Guanajuato is such an intriguing place to travel in Mexico with so many awesome things to do! Many people say that Guanajuato is the most beautiful city in Mexico. We can’t disagree. This colorful colonial city is simply stunning. Located smack in the middle of Mexico’s central highlands, there is […]

How to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

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Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a unique natural attraction to visit in Mexico. From the thick Yucatan jungle, freshwater marshes extend out through lagoons and even Mayan-built canals, all the way to a thriving barrier reef in the Carribean Sea. Perhaps it’s all of […]

Mindo Ecuador Travel Guide + Best Things to Do in the Cloud Forest

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The Mindo Cloud Forest is a unique eco-system in Ecuador that’s known worldwide for its biodiversity and birding. The lush subtropical forest provides a mystical environment to roam around and pursue adventure, in addition to finding many species of birds. It is birdwatching in Mindo Ecuador that tends to be […]

Quilotoa Loop Ecuador Trek: How to Hike It the Cheap & Easy Way

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The Quilotoa Loop is arguably one of the best multi-day trekking routes in South America and one of Ecuador’s most popular treks. The hiking trails throughout the Quilotoa Loop wind through the Ecuadorian Andes to connect a series of friendly rural farming villages that are each very well-prepared to receive […]

20 Best Things to Do In Cuenca Ecuador: Travel Guide

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Cuenca, Ecuador, is a colonial gem that lays sprawled out amidst the Andes mountains that surround the city. Between Cuenca’s history, the culture, and many adventurous pursuits that abound in the area, there are so many interesting and fun things to do in Cuenca, Ecuador! This comprehensive Cuenca Ecuador travel […]

15 Best Things to Do in Guayaquil Ecuador: Travel Guide & Important Tips

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What to do in Guayaquil, Ecuador? Lots! This city can make for an excellent stopover during a trip to Ecuador, as there are so many fun things to do in Guayaquil. As long-term travelers in Ecuador, we decided to write this detailed Guayaquil travel guide to show why it’s worth […]

Palomino Island Swimming with Sea Lions in Lima Peru

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Palomino Island is an incredible wonder of nature that lies just off the coast of Peru’s sprawling capital city. Not far offshore from Lima, it’s possible to frolic with playful sea lions and spot cute little penguins during this oceanic adventure. Palomino Island feels world’s away from Lima’s busy streets. […]

Best Restaurants in Merida Mexico for Yucatan Cuisine & Value

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We’ve been popping into the “white city” regularly during the past five years and have had a chance to check out many of the best restaurants in Merida, Mexico. Armed with a notepad of recommendations and an endless array of restaurants to try, we have set out on a mission […]

Two Week Itinerary: Egypt on a Budget with Affordable Luxury

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Note: This Egypt on a Budget Travel Guide was last updated January 2019. When planning a trip to this bucket list destination, we were determined to pack in all the quintesential stops while still experiencing Egypt on a budget. While planning a two-week Egypt itinerary during the summer low season, […]