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Travel Tips

Are you 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.

Best Hostels in Costa Rica

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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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

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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 one of …

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Best hostels in Nicaragua

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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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

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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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Traveling Alone for the First Time

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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

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Being Black in Latin America

Latin Culture, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Who'd think being 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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15 Books For Digital Nomads

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you fascinated by the digital nomad lifestyle? After following this trend over the last few years I have inevitably …

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Best Hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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 spent …

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Best hostels Belo Horizonte

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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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How to Travel Strategically

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jul 26th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Have you ever considered how to become a digital nomad? Whilst backpacking South America I spent a lot of time wondering how …

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Best Hostels in Cordoba

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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

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Best Hostels in Lima, Peru

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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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

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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 capital. …

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Best Hostels in Medellin

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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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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Travelpreneur: How I started

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for ways to travel the world and get paid? Did you know you can also do this whilst having fun; without being a …

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5 Ways to Connect with Locals

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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

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Solo Travel South America Expert Guide

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Before doing South America as a solo traveler, I was just a dreamer. I never thought I’d be writing about my experiences and …

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Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you planning on going to Iguazu Falls from Buenos Aires? You’re in the right place – I’ve spent time crafting this guide …

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Best Hostels in Antigua

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Antigua, Guatemala? Have you already read my travel bible? If so, you'll know I spent …

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Free Things to do Mexico City

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for free things to do in Mexico City? In this article, I’ll show you what I learned after finding free …

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