Becky

Becky loves hiking and the outdoors, reading a good book on a rainy day, practicing yoga with friends, cooking with Sinatra in the background, relaxing with her husband and a good glass of wine, and above all: travel. Read more about Becky.

How to Buy ADO Bus Tickets Online With an American Credit Card

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my multiple trips to Mexico, it’s that not all buses are created equal.  I’ve been in everything from crowded minibuses that are stuck in first gear to luxury buses that put the USA to shame.  Of these, ADO Bus Mexico is the operator you want if at all possible

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Best Places to Visit in Slovenia, Europe’s Most Stunning Country

Slovenia is a country that doesn’t get a lot of coverage from US-based travelers, which is a shame.  It’s a beautiful, friendly country that’s easy to get around.  Since most Americans don’t know much about it, the best places to visit in Slovenia can be difficult to figure out at first, but some basic research will

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Climbing Iztaccihuatl & the Rugged Wilderness of Popocatepetl Volcano

popo volcano mexico

Within striking distance of Mexico City lies the high mountain pass of Paso de Cortes, home to the country’s famous twin volcanoes and setting of a tragic Aztec love story.  At 17,802 feet, Popocatepetl volcano is off limits due to frequent activity, but climbing Iztaccihuatl leads you through pristine wilderness to clear views of the

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Tested to My Limits on the Vang Vieng Challenge

vang vieng challenge rope bridge

For a few years now, I’ve been suffering  from “accident prone” syndrome.  I assume it’s because I’ve become more physically daring and not because I suddenly became more clumsy, but nothing has ever beat me up the way the Vang Vieng Challenge in Laos did. In theory, the Vang Vieng Challenge combined a lot of things that

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Best Volcanoes in Central America, as Ranked by a Volcano Junkie

the girl and globe telica volcano nicaragua

Nothing gets your heart racing like the feeling of being on an active volcano.  I’m fascinated by all things geothermal, one of the reasons that both Guatemala and Nicaragua make my list of favorite countries.  With steam, smoke, lava, and sometimes scary rumbles, there’s a lot to explore. Over the course of many trips, I’ve

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Plan a Day Trip to Cascadas el Chiflon to See Magnificent Waterfalls

rainbow falls el chiflon

Growing up, I visited Niagara Falls almost every month — it was a chance to see Grandma, eat ice cream, and check out the black squirrels (which to a seven-year-old were far more interesting than the waterfalls themselves).  Apparently having such an incredible world wonder practically in my backyard made me immune to how extraordinary they

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