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A list of helpful guides for travel in and around Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Things to do in Oaxaca

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 18th, 2021

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Are you looking for ideas on what things to do in Oaxaca, Mexico? With so many things going on in Oaxaca City, this guide …

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Best Hostels in Cancun

Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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

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San Cristobal de las Casas – Travel Guide

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you heading to San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico? Located in one of the most wonderful parts of Chiapas, Mexico, which …

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Best Hostels in Bogota

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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 Hostels in Costa Rica

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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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Things to do Salvador, Brazil

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 23rd, 2021

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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 …

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Old Town Cartagena – Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Thinking of visiting the old town in Cartagena? The heat took me by surprise as I arrived by taxi unsure of what to expect. …

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Things to do in Honduras

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Interested in learning about the best things to do in Honduras? If thinking of backpacking Honduras and have doubts on what …

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Best hostels in Nicaragua

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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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Brazil Packing List

Backpacking Guides, Brazil, South America, Travel Gear Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2021

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Are you looking for the ultimate Brazil packing list? Great, you’re in the right place. If you’re planning a trip to Brazil …

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Backpacking Nicaragua Travel Guide

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Backpacking Nicaragua is a once in a lifetime experience. With this Nicaragua travel guide, I’d like you to get to know the …

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Best Hostels in Cartagena

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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

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Things to do in Paraguay

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for the best Paraguay tourist attractions? If you like the idea of visiting a different part of South America, …

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Things to do in Guayaquil

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for things to do in Guayaquil? As tourism is on the rise you’ll find a mountain of things to do in Guayaquil if …

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Best Hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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 Brazil, …

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Best Hostels in Cordoba

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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

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What to do in Medellin, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re in the right place... Let’s grab a coffee and …

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Tatacoa Desert Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Welcome to my guide to the Tatacoa Desert. Who thought Colombia had deserts within its borders? The more I dive deeper …

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Best Hostels in Lima, Peru

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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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Antigua to Semuc Champey

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Things to do in Uruguay

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for some of the best things to do in Uruguay? As an interesting nation in South America, a trip to Uruguay …

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Backpacking Guatemala Travel Guide

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you thinking of backpacking Guatemala? Here, I document the most interesting things to do in Guatemala! As you may or may …

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Best Hostels in Buenos Aires

Backpacking Guides, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 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 the capital of …

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Best Hostels in Medellin

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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 know …

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Things to do in Cordoba, Argentina

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for things to do in Cordoba, Argentina? With the activities I'm sharing with you below, you’ll easily learn …

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Is Bogota Safe? Travelers Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Is Bogota safe for travelers in 2020? Bogota is one of the great Capital cities of South America and a great springboard to be …

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Things to do in Florianopolis

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for the best things to do in Florianopolis? Florianopolis is a small island in the state of Santa Catarina, …

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Safest Countries in South America

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 9th, 2021

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Are you looking for the safest countries in South America? It’s said that Colombia and Venezuela are the most dangerous …

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Nicaragua Cigar Tours

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you thinking of doing a Nicaragua cigar tour on your travels? Backpacking Nicaragua for me started in Estelí, a quiet …

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Things to do in Kingston, Jamaica

Jamaica, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2021

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Are you looking for things to do in Kingston, Jamaica? With so many beautiful spots to visit in Jamaica, here are six ideas …

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Solo Travel South America Expert Guide

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 16th, 2021

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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 …

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South America Backpacking Itinerary

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 16th, 2021

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I’d like to introduce my epic South America backpacking itinerary. With so many South American travel options – which will …

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Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Looking for things to do in Rio de Janeiro to add depth to your trip? I was lucky to visit Rio for the first time when …

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Backpacking Colombia: Travel Guide

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you thinking about backpacking in Colombia? Did you know Colombia is rapidly becoming a hotspot for new …

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Best Places to Visit in Brazil

Backpacking Guides, Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 12th, 2021

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In this guide, you'll find some of the best places to visit in Brazil. After traveling extensively around Latin America, …

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Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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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Things to do in Buenos Aires

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 16th, 2021

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Buenos Aires travel guide. It’s no secret that Argentina is a truly stunning part …

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Things to do in Santiago, Chile

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Looking for things to do in Santiago, Chile? Chile is an incredible country that's often skipped by backpackers. In fact, …

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Backpacking South America

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Welcome to this travel guide on backpacking South America. South America still conjures mystical images and the unknown in …

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Best Hostels in Antigua

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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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 …

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Best Things to do in Bogota

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for the best things to do in Bogota? Bogota is a mammoth city and not an easy city to navigate at …

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Is it Safe to Travel to Mexico?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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So, is it safe to travel Mexico right now? If planning a trip to Mexico and concerned about safety, you're not alone. Quick …

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