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Day of the Dead in Mexico City: 10 Best Things to Do in 2025 + Where to Go

October 21, 2024 By John Widmer 57 Comments

Great Ofrenda of the Zócalo in Mexico City

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City is a festive and fascinating experience, with so many different things to do! The 2025 Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico City are shaping up to be the biggest and most robust yet. Every year, new annual events continue to be added […]

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

The 15 Best Things to Do in Merida Mexico: Travel Guide & Tips

January 25, 2024 By John Widmer 79 Comments

Merida sign in Plaza Grande Merida Mexico

Mérida, Mexico, has so much to offer visitors. We’ve been regularly traveling to Yucatan’s lovely capital city for nearly a decade and continue to discover so many awesome things to do in Merida each visit. It’s become one of our favorite travel destinations in Mexico. Hence, we’re always happy to […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Merida, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America, Top 5

50 Best Cruise Hacks: Tips to Save Money, WiFi, Weight & Hassle

January 25, 2024 By John Widmer 130 Comments

Cruises can be costly, full of hassles, and ridden with hidden expenses. But it doesn’t have to be this way. During the past decade of traveling the world, we’ve now spent nearly a year as passengers on cruise ships. With all that time out at sea, we’ve learned so many […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Cruising Tips, featured, Posts, Travel Bargains

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

June 27, 2023 By John Widmer 77 Comments

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

San Cristóbal 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, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Wine Tasting in Bordeaux on a Budget: Travel Guide

June 15, 2023 By John Widmer 37 Comments

wine tasting Chateau D’Arsac wine cellar

Publishing note: this article has been updated to reflect info and prices, current as of Jan 2024. Bordeaux, France is an exciting European city to indulge in the region’s delicious namesake wine. Yet frugal travelers may be leery of the ability to experience Bordeaux on a budget. Is Bordeaux expensive? […]

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

A Cheap World Cruise: Tips & Tricks for How to Afford the Voyage

June 5, 2023 By John Widmer 32 Comments

Cheap world cruise itinerary map and title

Is a cheap world cruise actually possible? That’s the question we asked ourselves. So we thoroughly investigated this seemingly impossible travel desire and then went on to plan a cruise around the world, filled with a mix of luxury and adventure. Ultimately we were successful in piecing together a cheap […]

Filed Under: Cruising Tips, Posts, Preparing, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: cruise

How to Visit Cumberland Island & Travel Tips for Best Things to Do

May 21, 2023 By John Widmer 1 Comment

Cumberland Island National Seashore Georgia

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, Posts, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: North America, USA

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

May 18, 2023 By John Widmer 27 Comments

Title: Best Things To Do In Guayaquil, Ecuador

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 […]

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

35 Best Things to Do in Halifax Nova Scotia: Travel Guide & Tips (2024)

May 13, 2023 By John Widmer 37 Comments

Things to do in Halifax Nova Scotia - title

The wide assortment of great things to do in Halifax helps to make Nova Scotia’s capital such a fun travel destination to visit in Canada! The friendly waterfront city has so much to offer visitors. Personally, Halifax remains one of our favorite destinations in the country. What makes Halifax so […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides, featured, Posts, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Canada, North America

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

March 22, 2023 By John Widmer 338 Comments

Publishing note: This post about Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was last updated on January 28, 2024. 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 […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Posts, 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 22 Comments

Best Things to do in Ecuador

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, Posts, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

Repositioning Cruises: Everything You Need to Know

March 14, 2023 By John Widmer 13 Comments

Article Title: "Ultimate Guide to Repositioning Cruises: Everything You Need to Know" over a cruise ship heading out to sea

As we’ve now spent more than a half year (189 days) in total living as passengers aboard twelve different repositioning cruises, we love explaining these unique cruises to other travelers. Yet upon first mentioning the concept of these seasonal one-way voyages, we’re often asked: What is a Repositioning Cruise? So […]

Filed Under: Cruising Tips, featured, Posts, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World

Haro Batalla del Vino: Info & Tips for Wine Battle 2024

March 7, 2023 By John Widmer 50 Comments

During Spain's Haro Wine Battle, a man dumps red wine all over the crowd during this annual festival

The Batalla del Vino (Wine Battle) is an annual festival and cultural tradition, in Haro Spain, in which participants drench each other with the area’s red wine. Anyone looking for a fun, unique, cultural experience in Spain should put the Batalla del Vino firmly on their travel list. Join the […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Europe, Spain

75+ Best Mexico Travel Tips to Know

February 28, 2023 By John Widmer 1 Comment

Mexico travel tips

Mexico is such a spectacular travel destination. Visitors to Mexico are regularly wowed by its warm culture, delicious cuisine, fascinating archeological sites, beautiful beaches, and charming traditions. Yet before packing your bags to enjoy the country’s splendors, there are lots of Mexico travel tips and cultural advice for visitors to […]

Filed Under: Posts, Preparing, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

How to Do Oktoberfest on a Budget: Travel Guide & Tips

February 10, 2023 By John Widmer 54 Comments

receiving a lowenbrau liter of beer, which costs 10.30 euro and is a great way to enjoy Oktoberfest on a budget

So you want to go to Oktoberfest but are realizing how expensive it’s going to be in 2024? You’ve come to the right place. This post has all the tips and resources to help get you to Munich’s Oktoberfest for cheap! Oktoberfest in Munich is one of those quintessential travel […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Beers Around the World, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Europe, Germany

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