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Travel Tips

Looking for travel tips and tricks? Here's a list of useful articles to help start your adventure in Latin America. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Getting From Havana to Varadero

Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 16th, 2021

havana to varadero travel guide

Need some help getting from Havana to Varadero in Cuba? In this guide, I'll show you the most effective way to get to …

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Playa del Carmen to Tulum

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 13th, 2021

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Are you looking for help on getting from Playa del Carmen to Tulum? In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to get from …

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Buenos Aires to Montevideo

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

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Need some help with getting from Buenos Aires to Montevideo? In this special guide, I'd like to show you how to get from …

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Montego Bay to Ocho Rios Guide

Jamaica, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 12th, 2021

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Do you need help getting from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios? This guide shows the best and most effective way to get to Ocho …

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Getting From Montego Bay to Negril

Jamaica, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 30th, 2021

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Are you trying to get from Montego Bay to Negril? Today we'll look at the best way to get from Montego Bay to …

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Places to Visit in Ecuador

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 23rd, 2021

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Are you looking for the best places to visit in Ecuador? When it comes to making the most of a trip to South America, …

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Cartagena to Tayrona National Park

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2021

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Seen enough of Cartegena and want to head over to Tayrona? I'll share how I got from Cartagena to Tayrona National Park by …

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Getting from Medellin to Salento

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

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Are you looking to travel from Medellin to Salento by bus? Below I’ll show you the most efficient way to get to …

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Getting From Medellin to Cali

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

getting from medellin to cali

Do you need some help getting from Medellin to Cali, Colombia? Stay with me as we’re are going to look at the best way to …

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Best Hostels in Santiago

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Santiago? Santiago de Chile is a truly unique city in South America. Quick …

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Best Hostels in Oaxaca

Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Oaxaca? After backpacking around Mexico, Oaxaca became my favorite city. If …

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Best Hostels in Mexico City

Backpacking Guides, Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 30th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Mexico City? If booking a bed in this cosmopolitan city filled with vibrant street …

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Best Hostels in Tulum

Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Looking for the best hostels in Tulum, Mexico? If backpacking Mexico you'll want to see Tulum point during your trip. …

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Best Hostels in Havana

Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Looking for the best hostels in Havana, Cuba? If you're planning to travel to Cuba, you'll likely be staying in …

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Where Are The Best beaches in Jamaica?

Jamaica, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2021

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Are you looking to visit the best beaches in Jamaica? The island oasis of Jamaica has some of the Caribbean's most stunning …

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Cartagena to Santa Marta

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2021

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Do you need some help getting from Cartagena to Santa Marta? Keep reading as I’m going to show you the best way to Santa …

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Best Beaches in Peru

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2021

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When looking at the best beaches in Peru, it’s easy to get caught up in the sheer quantity of options available. That …

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Havana to Cienfuegos Cuba

Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 1st, 2021

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Cienfuegos is one of my favorites places to visit in Cuba. Let me show you why and how I traveled from Havana to …

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Havana to Trinidad Cuba

Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 1st, 2021

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Are you looking for ideas on getting from Havana to Trinidad, Cuba? Let's look at why Trinidad is one of the best places …

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Best Hostels in Santa Marta

Colombia, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

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Looking for the best hostels in Santa Marta, Colombia? If backpacking Colombia or simply on vacation here; you'll want to …

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Party Hostels Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 30th, 2021

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Ever wondered where the best party hostels in Central America are? Well, you needn't look further, if you're backpacking …

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Best Hostels in Ecuador

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Ecuador? If you're backpacking South America you'll no doubt be passing through …

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Backpacking: Getting Started Today

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 12th, 2021

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So, what is backpacking really? How I've put it in my previous articles is that it can be a tool to really grow yourself …

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The Right Time to Book Tours?

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Have you considered doing any South America tours? Not tours of a whole continent or country. I’m talking about travel …

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Best Hostels in Panama

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Searching for the best hostels in Panama? Panama is a unique pitstop for anyone backpacking Central America. Especially …

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Is Panama Safe to Travel?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

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Did you ask yourself the question: Is Panama safe to travel to? Panama is a truly beautiful country with an incredible …

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Best Beaches in Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 13th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best beaches in Colombia? This amazing country manages to blend together all manner of truly …

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Best Hostels Florianopolis

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

Looking for the best hostels in Florianopolis? I created this list after backpacking Florianopolis and searching for the …

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Best Hostels in Cancun

Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 30th, 2021

Are you looking for the best hostels in Cancun, Mexico? I created this list after spending a short time in this special …

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Best Hostels in Bogota

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2021

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Traveling to Colombia and looking for the best hostels in Bogota? Here's a list I made after spending more than a few days …

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Best VPN For Travel

Travel Tips Published on · Jul 27th, 2018

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Are you looking for the best VPN for travel? Back when I first started traveling the world with my backpack and shortly after …

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Best Hostels in Costa Rica

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Costa Rica? I created this list whilst backpacking Costa Rica during my stay …

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Oaxaca’s Best Beaches

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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For any beach lover, traveling to Mexico can only mean one thing... Getting to enjoy the beaches in Oaxaca. For me, it’s …

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Best hostels in Nicaragua

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Are you on the lookout for the best hostels in Nicaragua? Nicaragua has so much beauty to offer and if backpacking Central …

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Best Hostels in Cartagena

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Cartagena, Colombia? Colombia has lots to offer. If traveling to Colombia's …

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Bob Marley Museum

Jamaica, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 22nd, 2021

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Thinking of visiting the Bob Marley museum in Kingston? For anyone taking their first steps into Kingston, Jamaica, you’ll …

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Traveling Alone for the First Time

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2021

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Today I'm going to show you how to travel alone for the first time. If you want to travel more and looking for a challenge; …

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Being Black in Latin America

Latin Culture, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 21st, 2021

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Who'd think to be black in Latin America whilst traveling is a thing? Being the son of an Afro woman, I got called names at …

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Best Hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? If you read my travel story on this blog you'll see I've …

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Best hostels Belo Horizonte

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

the best hostels in belo horizonte

Traveling to Brazil and looking for a hostel in Belo Horizonte? Brazil as a country has a lot to offer. If backpacking …

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Best Hostels in Cordoba

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

the best hostels in cordoba

Are you looking for the best hostels in Cordoba? Argentina has so much beauty to offer. If traveling to the north of …

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Best Hostels in Lima, Peru

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Lima, Peru? Peru is one of my most inspiring countries in Latin America. I will be …

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Cultural Travel Blog: Latin America

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Do you find your day-to-day existence becoming increasingly dull? If yes... Then, cultural travel might be just what you …

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Antigua to Semuc Champey

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 16th, 2021

getting from antigua to semuc champey

Do you need help getting from Antigua to Semuc Champey? Semuc Champey is a must if you’re in Guatemala for any length of …

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Best Hostels in Buenos Aires

Backpacking Guides, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 30th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Buenos Aires? I created this list after spending a few months in Argentina's …

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Become Fluent in Spanish

Learn Spanish, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 23rd, 2021

becoming fluent in spanish

Interested in becoming fluent in Spanish using Verbling? First...Think about how you learned your native …

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Best Hostels in Medellin

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

the best hostels in medellin

Are you on the lookout for the best hostels in Medellin? Did you read my article: things to do in Medellin? If so, you'll …

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Viajar – Por que hago esta

Travel Tips Published on · Jan 28th, 2017

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Este es el porque de Layer Culture. Este es el 'porque' de "Trips of Growth” - viajes de crecimiento personal. El propósito …

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Is Bogota Safe? Travelers Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2021

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Is Bogota safe for travelers? Bogota is one of the great Capital cities of South America and a great springboard to be able …

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5 Ways to Connect with Locals

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2021

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Are you looking for new ways to meet locals while traveling? Firstly, you must ask yourself the following question… Do …

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