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Wine Tasting in Bordeaux on a Budget: Travel Guide

February 4, 2020 By John Widmer 37 Comments

wine tasting Chateau D’Arsac wine cellar

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. So is Bordeaux expensive? Whether talking about Bordeaux wine itself or a trip to this fascinating city, yes Bordeaux certainly […]

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

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

January 29, 2020 By John Widmer 66 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

40+ Best Gift Ideas for Travelers 2019: Travel Gift Guide

December 8, 2019 By John Widmer 40 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers 2019

It’s that time of year again when we’re all on the hunt for that perfect present for all those special people in your life. But what are some unique gift ideas for people who love to travel? We’ve carefully culled together some of our favorite travel gift ideas for 2019. All […]

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

October 6, 2019 By John Widmer 69 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 do […]

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

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

July 6, 2019 By John Widmer Leave a 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 Leave a 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 […]

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

May 27, 2019 By John Widmer 73 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

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

April 15, 2019 By John Widmer 61 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 […]

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How to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

April 7, 2019 By John Widmer 320 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 lagoons and even Mayan-built canals, all the way to a thriving barrier reef in the Carribean Sea. Perhaps it’s all of […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North 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 9 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 […]

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20 Best Things to Do In Cuenca Ecuador: Travel Guide

March 10, 2019 By John Widmer 18 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

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