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

March 30, 2019 By John Widmer 7 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 […]

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Quilotoa Loop Ecuador Trek: How to Hike It the Cheap & Easy Way

March 17, 2019 By John Widmer 17 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, Posts, 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 20 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, Posts, Travel Tips 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, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Peru, South America

Best Restaurants in Merida Mexico for Yucatan Cuisine & Value

January 12, 2019 By John Widmer 62 Comments

Los Cuatro Yucas at la chaya maya, one of the best restaurants in Merida

We’ve been popping into the “white city” regularly during the past five years and have had a chance to check out many of the best restaurants in Merida, Mexico. Armed with a notepad of recommendations and an endless array of restaurants to try, we have set out on a mission […]

Filed Under: Eating Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North 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, Posts, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Africa, Egypt

Top 10 Best Things to Do In Morelia Mexico

October 7, 2018 By John Widmer 46 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, Posts 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, Posts, 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, Posts, 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 27 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, Posts, 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 54 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, Posts Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Inca Jungle Trek Review: The Most Adventurous Route to Machu Picchu

July 20, 2018 By John Widmer 90 Comments

Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu activities: ziplining, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and hiking

The Inca Jungle Trek is such an awesome way to get to Macchu Picchu! If you’ve been following this travel site, then you know there are two things we often look for in a travel experience: awesome adventure, and great travel values. So when considering the many different ways to […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Peru, South America

Imlil, Morocco: Trekking the Atlas Mountains

January 6, 2018 By John Widmer 23 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, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Africa, Morocco

6 Awesome Experiences to Eat Lobster in PEI

September 9, 2017 By John Widmer 9 Comments

Lobster meal during PEI floating lobster boil

Prince Edward Island is world-renown for its shellfish, from those famous Malpeque oysters to its signature PEI blue mussels. Yet we came to PEI to get our fill of Canada’s most valuable seafood export: lobster! The PEI lobster is well known and highly regarded for its abundance in the clean, […]

Filed Under: Eating Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Canada, North America

Tidal Bore Rafting on the Most Extreme Tides in the World

August 26, 2017 By John Widmer 23 Comments

Going over rapids during tidal bore rafting nova scotia

We’re always on the lookout for a good adventure, but weren’t sure what we would find in Nova Scotia. As soon as we landed at the Halifax airport, I noticed a brochure for something called Tidal Bore Rafting. I had absolutely no idea what the heck tidal bore rafting was, […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Posts, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Canada, North America, Nova Scotia

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