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What to Pack for Colombia: Tayrona National Park Beach

February 18, 2018

What to Pack for Colombia: The Ultimate Colombia Packing List

Colombia Travel Planning

Stunning Caribbean beaches, mountain hikes, exploring the muddy Cocora Valley, chasing waterfalls, exploring the nightlife in the fashionable “city of eternal spring” in Medellin… Colombia’s list of attractions is a mile long, but the sheer variety of things to do and climates to experience means that deciding what to pack for Colombia can be a bit tricky. In Cartagena, it’s all about shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits. In Medellin,…

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February 8, 2018

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua: Which One Should You Visit?

So, you’re heading either to Costa Rica or Nicaragua! As if narrowing it down that far wasn’t hard enough, now the real work begins: which one of these gorgeous Central American countries will you travel to? As amazing as both destinations are, picking one can…

January 23, 2018

Buda or Pest: The Best Place to Stay in Budapest

Hungary Travel Planning

Visiting any new city for the first time is obviously going to spark questions about where to stay–but Budapest puts a different spin on this question altogether by asking what city you want to stay in during your visit: Buda or Pest. Originally two different…

Prague or Budapest: Budapest view of Danube

September 19, 2017

Prague or Budapest: Which One Should You Visit?

Czechia Hungary Travel Planning

Prague or Budapest, Budapest or Prague: it’s a common question when planning a Central European trip these days, as both cities have risen in tourism prominence over the last decade or so. Most people who have been to both have a strong preference for one…

Perfect Amount of Time for Any Travel Destination: Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

August 29, 2017

The Perfect Amount of Time to Spend in Any Travel Destination

Travel Planning

There’s a travel question that I think gets bandied about far too often, from social media to travel articles to the emails we are lucky enough to receive from readers, and it goes something like this: “I have (insert number of days) to spend in…

Packing List for Europe in the Fall: South Tyrol, Italy

August 17, 2017

Your Complete Packing List for Europe in the Fall

Europe Travel Planning

After almost a year and a half of full-time travel, packing up our backpacks for multi-month adventures is starting to feel normal. We have hit our stride with packing at this point–we know what we need, and what we can leave behind. If you’re a…

July 24, 2017

The Ultimate Itinerary for Two Weeks in Guatemala

Guatemala Travel Planning

Gorgeous volcanos, colorful cities, Mayan ruins, crystal clear swimming holes, dirt cheap prices, and adventure around every corner–if that sounds like your kind of vacation destination, it’s time to consider Guatemala. Set just south of Mexico and west of Belize, Guatemala packs an endless amount…

July 13, 2017

7 Light Travel Reads Perfect for Summer

Travel Planning Travel Stories

Among all of the other amazing experiences and exciting life changes that travel has brought us, long term travel has also brought back our love of reading: picturesque beaches, eclectic coffee shops, and cozy Airbnbs (click here for a discount on your first stay!) are…

June 7, 2017

Your Perfect Itinerary for Two Weeks in Nicaragua

Nicaragua Travel Planning

Of the six Central American countries we visited during our four months in the region, Nicaragua is the one we’re in the biggest hurry to get back to–it’s beautiful, it’s comfortable, and (especially compared to its neighbors to the south, Costa Rica and Panama) quite…

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