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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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

15 Best Things to Do in Railay Beach Thailand: Travel Guide

October 6, 2019 By John Widmer 72 Comments

Title: Best Things to Do in Railay Thailand overlooking view of Railay

Railay is an incredible Thai beach paradise, cut off from the mainland by soaring cliffs. Railay boasts pristine beaches, a jungled-laden mountain coastline, and laidback vibes to keep relaxed yet many things to do to stay busy. Railay is what Thailand dreams are made of. With so many things to […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Posts, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Asia, Thailand

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 […]

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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 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

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