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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 10 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

20 Best Things to Do In Cuenca Ecuador: Travel Guide

March 10, 2019 By John Widmer 19 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, Travel Tips Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

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

January 26, 2019 By John Widmer 23 Comments

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, Travel Tips Tagged With: Ecuador, South 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, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Africa, Egypt

Top 10 Best Things to Do In Morelia Mexico

October 7, 2018 By John Widmer 42 Comments

Things to do in Morelia title - Morelia sign in front of aqueduct

Is Morelia one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets? It may be. While exploring the beautiful pink stone colonial architecture of Morelia’s historic center, we couldn’t help but feel like we stumbled into yet another place in Mexico that is clearly flying under the radar. Anchored by the glowing cathedral, this historic […]

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

How to Visit the Ruta Puuc: Yucatan’s Road Trip Across the Ancient Mayan World

September 8, 2018 By John Widmer 26 Comments

Collage highlighting the Ruta Puuc, showing: rental car driving down road, Heather taking pictures at Uxmal and Sayil ruins

The Ruta Puuc (Puuc Route) is a fascinating trip to take from Merida, Mexico. This roadway slices through the Yucatan to connect various ancient ruins for such an interesting look into the ancient Mayan culture. Embarking on the Ruta Puuc is a great adventure to take in the Yucatan, whether […]

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

15 Best Things to Do in Queretaro Mexico: Travel Guide

August 19, 2018 By John Widmer 52 Comments

Best 15 Things To Do in Queretaro Mexico

Querétaro is an emerging star of a travel destination in Mexico and has quickly joined our growing list of favorites places within the country. It’s such a pleasant colonial city to experience in the central highlands of Mexico. We found so many fun things to do in Queretaro to make […]

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

Imlil, Morocco: Trekking the Atlas Mountains

January 6, 2018 By John Widmer 21 Comments

Imlil, Morocco, is such a pleasant escape into the Atlas Mountains. Most people traveling to Imlil will be coming from Marrakesh and hence will discover the cooler and more tranquil environment found, in comparison. In Imlil, the heat is gone and so are the touts that often bother travelers in […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Africa, Morocco

Isla del Sol Bolivia: Travel Guide & Tips to Know Before You Go

May 15, 2017 By John Widmer 35 Comments

Isla del Sol, Bolivia’s “Island of the Sun,” was one of the most unexpected surprises during a four-month adventure across the Andes. Venturing to Isla del Sol is a tranquil escape to nature, hiking, local island life, ruins, and sweeping views of Lake Titicaca. Those traveling across South America, regularly […]

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

Cuba Travel Tips You Need to Know

February 19, 2017 By John Widmer 41 Comments

Cuba travel tips - classic car passing graffiti sign that reads "Cuba"

Right now is an exciting time for travel in Cuba. But before you get on the flight to the island nation, there is a lot of planning that needs to be done and many logistics to understand even for seasoned travelers. You’ll find that traveling to Cuba is just a little different than […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides Tagged With: Central America, Cuba

The Best Excursions & Things To Do in Tanzania on an Africa Overland Safari

January 14, 2017 By John Widmer 17 Comments

Lion by safari vehicle in Tarangire National Park

During our 56-day Oasis Overland Coast-to-Coast trip across Africa, we spent over two weeks roaming around Tanzania. It’s the first nation you spend a considerable amount of time in after departing Nairobi. The country was a blast, as there’s lots of things to do in Tanzania during an overland Africa safari. You’ll […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Africa, Tanzania

21 Misconceptions & Curiosities to Understand Before Traveling to Cuba

January 9, 2016 By John Widmer 37 Comments

Havana street with Cuban flag and capital building

Cuba can be quite a curious country. We can easily proclaim that it is one of the most unique and interesting countries of the 50+ we’ve visited during this two-year trip around the world. Between our pre-trip research about Cuba and roaming around the island nation itself, we experienced lots of […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Blogs, Destination Guides, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Central America, Cuba

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