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Travel Guides

A list of helpful guides for travel in and around Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Visiting Bacalar, Mexico (Travel Guide)

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Did you know Bacalar is one of the many small towns located on the southern tip of Mexico, that is ever-growing in popularity? Home …

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Learning The ins and outs of the Gringo Trail

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Have you heard of the Gringo trail? Put it this way, if you happen to be an American, Canadian, or European in origin, this trip is …

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Things to do in El Poblado, Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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As you already may have heard, the El Poblado neighborhood is located in Medellin and is the most exclusive and expensive area in the …

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Comuna 13 Medellin Tour (Visiting without a Guide)

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you arriving in Colombia and doing the Comuna 13 Medellín tour? Let me start by saying that when I first arrived in Medellín, …

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Things to do in Sabaneta, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Welcome to Sabaneta, the smallest municipality in Colombia Located in the south of the Aburrá valley snuggly fitted between Envigado …

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Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya: How to Choose

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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When considering where to visit in the Caribbean, do you visit Punta Cana or the Riviera Maya and which one will suit your interests …

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Jamaica vs. Puerto Rico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Jamaica and Puerto Rico are two popular Caribbean islands to Americans. While Puerto Rico is an official U.S. territory, both are …

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Montego Bay vs. Negril: Which is Best for You?

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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When comparing Montego Bay vs Negril which do you go for? First of all, well done you, out all the caribbean islands one can visit, …

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The Perfect One Week in Colombia Itinerary

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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If you are thinking of spending just one week in Colombia this guide is for you. I have recenty got back from my trip and this was part …

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Things to do Salvador Bahia, Brazil

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for the best things to do in Salvador, Brazil? Below I’ll list a few things to do in Salvador that will quickly get …

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13+ Things to do in Medellin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re definitely in the right place... Grab yourself a coffee …

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Tatacoa Desert, Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Colombia really does have deserts within its borders! As I journey deeper through South America learning Spanish, I'm continually …

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Nicaragua Cigar Tours: My Visit inside a Factory

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of doing a Nicaragua cigar tour on your travels? My debut arrival in Nicaragua began with Estelí, a quiet city in …

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10+ Awesome Things to do in Kingston, Jamaica

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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With so many beautiful spots to visit in Jamaica, here are more than 10 ideas for you if you are thinking of traveling to Kingston, …

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Backpacking Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Every South America backpacking route should include Colombia, and some people even say Colombia is the real heart of Latin …

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Backpacking South America

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Welcome my travel guide on backpacking South America. South America still conjures mystical and unknown images in my mind, even …

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10 of My Best Free Things to do in Mexico City

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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In this guide, I’ll show you what I learned after finding free activities in Mexico City when I was backpacking on a tight travel …

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