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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

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

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

16 Fun Ideas for Travelers to Do from Home when You Can’t Travel

April 2, 2020 By John Widmer 3 Comments

Once upon a time, back in 2020, travel became an impossibility across the globe. So we wrote this post in an attempt to provide a happy distraction for travel lovers to partake in. For travelers who aren’t able to travel, there are still plenty of fun travel-related activities to do […]

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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 […]

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, 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 […]

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Oasis Overland Review: Across Africa – Nairobi to Cape Town

December 10, 2016 By John Widmer 45 Comments

Oasis Overland truck on a dirt road traveling from Nairobi to Cape Town

It was an incredible adventure to take an overland trip across Africa, 56 days coast-to-coast from Nairobi to Cape Town. Finding it difficult and costly to pursue such a trip independently, we put our faith with adventure tour operator, Oasis Overland, to pursue this trip. And since returning from this […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Posts, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Africa, Best of, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

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