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How to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: On Your Own or Tour

March 22, 2023 By John Widmer 326 Comments

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 a series of lagoons all the way to a thriving barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps it’s all of this […]

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

20 Best Things to Do in Ecuador & Incredible Places to Visit

March 20, 2023 By John Widmer 19 Comments

4 different areas of Ecuador: view of church & cityscape, Andes mountains, beach, and Amazon rainforest

Ecuador may be a relatively small country, but it holds loads of amazing experiences for travelers to enjoy. There are so many awesome things to do in Ecuador to fill weeks or even months of travel! The vast diversity of landscapes lends to so many different places to visit all […]

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

Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls: All You Need To Know (And How To Survive!)

April 2, 2020 By John Widmer 81 Comments

Showing how to visit Devil's Pool Victoria Falls - lay right down on the edge of the waterfall!

Devil’s Pool is a natural pool of water that’s situated atop of Victoria Falls, renown for being among the largest waterfalls in the world. Right on the edge of this massive waterfall, a calm pool of water forms. This is known as the Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls. And daring visitors […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Africa, Best of, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Best Things to Do in Quito Ecuador: Travel Guide & Tips

January 29, 2020 By John Widmer 69 Comments

Best Things To Do in Quito Travel Guide

There are so many awesome things to do in Quito, Ecuador! Quito is Ecuador’s vibrant capital city. This metropolis in the mountains is full of culture and is even a UNESCO world heritage site. Whether you’re into history, adventure, or local food & nightlife, Quito offers fun things to do […]

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

The 15 Best Day Trips in the Yucatan from Merida Mexico

January 17, 2020 By John Widmer 71 Comments

Day Trips from Merida Mexico

One of Merida’s greatest attributes is its centralized location in the Yucatan, which is so full of intriguing excursions to take. That’s exactly why we rank Yucatan day trips as #1 in our Best Things to Do in Merida Travel Guide. There are so many awesome day trips from Merida […]

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

Cumberland Island: Travel Tips & Info for GA’s Best Day Trip

July 6, 2019 By John Widmer 1 Comment

Cumberland Island National Seashore is truly a gem of the US National Park system. This barrier island in coastal Georgia boasts pristine natural beaches, gorgeous oak tree tunnels, famous wild horses, and storied history. It all makes for quite an enchanting place to roam around. Accessible only by boat, Cumberland […]

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

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

June 30, 2019 By John Widmer 1 Comment

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 in between Quito and Cuenca, Riobamba can make […]

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

15 Best Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

May 27, 2019 By John Widmer 76 Comments

Avenida Guadalupe is a popular pedestrian street in San Cristobal de las Casas lined with many shops, cafes, and restaurants

San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico is a wonderful place for travelers to base themselves for countless adventures throughout the state of Chiapas. San Cristobal de las Casas is a lovely and lively town in Southern Mexico, largely inhabited by indigenous people, which adds an interesting cultural flair. San Cristobal […]

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

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

April 22, 2019 By John Widmer 132 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, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Ecuador, Galapagos, South America

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

March 30, 2019 By John Widmer 6 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, 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 13 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, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

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, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Peru, South America

Bolivia Salt Flats Tour to Salar de Uyuni: Review, Travel Guide, & Tips

September 30, 2018 By John Widmer 51 Comments

Jumping Salar de Uyuni Bolivia salt flats

A top highlight for any trip to South America tends to be a Salar de Uyuni Bolivia Salt Flats tour. After exploring the continent for more than a year of adventures, the standard 3-day Bolivia Salts Flats Tour remains one of our absolute favorite experiences. The landscapes crossed during this […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Bolivia, South America

The DMZ Train: How To Travel from Seoul to North Korea Border

September 22, 2018 By John Widmer 60 Comments

DMZ Train at Dorasan Station South Korea

It may sound like a crazy proposition to venture into what is a buffer zone to a lingering war. Yet while roaming around South Korea, we were intrigued by the possibility to visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North Korea and South Korea. DMZ tours are actually somewhat of […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Asia, Korea

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