If I ever added up how much money I’ve spent on travel over the past few years, I’d probably cry. Even though I’ve gotten incredible value from these experiences, I’m always looking for free travel. Luckily, there are new travel services being introduced all the time. Some of them are built to last, offering a unique […]
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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Over four years ago, I had an absolute blast glacier trekking in Juneau. After that, I always said I’d take it to the next level but it’s not exactly like I have a glacier in my backyard. But you can bet as soon as our flights were booked, ice climbing in Iceland was a must-do
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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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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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My first two days in Puebla were spectacular and then everything fell apart. In retrospect, I can tell you exactly what changed. For two days, I traveled the local, Mexican way, but my last 24 hours relied on things working like they do back home in the USA. And they really, really didn’t. I learned
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
I was a little apprehensive walking to catch the Hierve el Agua bus. The last time I went somewhere based solely off a picture, I was underwhelmed. I really hoped this time would be different. An hour and a half outside of Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua is one of two petrified “waterfalls” in the world
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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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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