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Mexico Trip 2019: Highlights, Reflections, and Trip Budget

August 27, 2019 By John Widmer 5 Comments

map of travel route through Mexico 2019

It’s been another fantastic slow trip through Mexico. Yet we are currently closing in on our final week in this beautiful country. With our time winding down, we thought to write a little travel update to recap our time roaming around Mexico this year. This Mexico trip isn’t quite over […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Monthly Updates, Posts Tagged With: Mexico, North America

Riobamba Ecuador Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + Day Trips

June 30, 2019 By John Widmer 3 Comments

Riobamba Ecuador

Riobamba Ecuador is an intriguing town that travelers sometimes bypass during their Ecuador itinerary. Yet we discovered there are so many awesome things to do around Riobamba, particularly when it comes to outdoor adventure throughout the surrounding Chimborazo province! For those traveling between Quito and Cuenca, Riobamba can make an […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

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

June 20, 2019 By John Widmer 58 Comments

Oaxaca is a colonial city in Mexico with walkable streets and is surrounded by mountains

Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s cultural and culinary hubs. Yet while culture and delicious food are indeed highlights, there is much more to discover and so many awesome things to do in Oaxaca! There’s lots of fun to be had within the city of Oaxaca itself. The walkable historic city […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

How to Take a Day Trip from Bordeaux to Saint Emilion, France

May 17, 2019 By John Widmer 41 Comments

Saint Emilion behind vineyards

Note: Prices and info have been updated and are current, as of June 2023. The medieval village and Unesco World Heritage Site of Saint Emilion, France, is a fantastic full day trip to take from Bordeaux. St Emilion is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Bordeaux, so its proximity […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Eating Around the World, Posts, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Europe, France

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

April 22, 2019 By John Widmer 133 Comments

Galapagos marine iguana with sea lions are some of the wildlife you can see for free in the Galapagos

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 […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Ecuador, Galapagos, South America

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

April 15, 2019 By John Widmer 64 Comments

Couple looking at colorful Guanajuato from above the town

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 […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Eating Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

Spring 2019 Travel Update + Where To Next! ✈️

April 13, 2019 By John Widmer 8 Comments

Heather and john mexico city skyline

📍 We’re not in South America anymore. Welcome to the Spring 2019 Travel Update on Roaming Around the World, where we’ll elaborate on where in the world we are now and pictured below. Does anyone recognize this skyline? Since our Winter Travel Update, way back in December, there’s been lots of […]

Filed Under: Monthly Updates, Blogs, Posts Tagged With: South America

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

March 30, 2019 By John Widmer 7 Comments

Mindo sign with title to post: Mindo Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

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

March 17, 2019 By John Widmer 17 Comments

Heather sits on crater rim of Laguna Quilotoa

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 […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

20 Best Things to Do In Cuenca Ecuador: Travel Guide

March 10, 2019 By John Widmer 20 Comments

Best Things To Do In Cuenca Ecuador

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 […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides, Posts, Travel Tips Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

Worst Travel Moments of Year #5 of Roaming Around the World

January 19, 2019 By John Widmer 7 Comments

poopoo land

As we roam around the world each year, we regularly use this blog to show some of our favorite experiences and destinations throughout the journey. We like to stay positive and inspire travel! Yet, often what you see here and on our Facebook and Instagram feeds, is just the highlight […]

Filed Under: Misadventures Around the World, Blogs, Posts Tagged With: Asia, China, Korea

Palomino Island Swimming with Sea Lions in Lima Peru

January 18, 2019 By John Widmer 46 Comments

two sea lion pups up close at Palomino Island

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. […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Peru, South America

Best Restaurants in Merida Mexico for Yucatan Cuisine & Value

January 12, 2019 By John Widmer 62 Comments

Los Cuatro Yucas at la chaya maya, one of the best restaurants in Merida

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 […]

Filed Under: Eating Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Two Week Itinerary: Egypt on a Budget with Affordable Luxury

January 7, 2019 By John Widmer 72 Comments

Admiring temple from cruise pool

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, […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides, Hotel Reviews, Posts, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Africa, Egypt

Best Local Meals Around the World Under $25

January 4, 2019 By John Widmer 5 Comments

John and Heather dining out in Mexico

While roaming around the world we make a concerted effort to try the regional specialties of everywhere we travel. It’s been an absolute treat to be able to taste locally prepared food with local ingredients in their native land, as they’re intended to be. We run a weekly series on our […]

Filed Under: Eating Around the World, Blogs, Posts

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