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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“From here, you have but one decision to make: up or down.” I looked at the staircase in front of me, wondering if the direction I took would actually impact tonight’s choose-your-own-adventure theater. Not one to be indecisive, I went up, then wondering just how many flights I should go. Exiting on the fifth floor,
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I have a major problem when it comes to deciding where to go on vacation: I want to travel everywhere. It can be impossible to narrow the world down, which is one of the reasons I rely so much on price as a deciding factor. When the goal is to find cheap flights to anywhere,
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There’s a certain amount of exaggeration inherent in most travel stories. That hike was the hardest climb ever. I’m an “expert” on New York bagels. I naturally look this good after sweating in a Guatemalan jungle. You’ve all met that friend and heard that story. We all know that sometimes people squeeze in McDonald’s french fries even if
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While most of my family’s trip to Turkey went smoothly, Turkish Airlines forgot to load their luggage onto the plane in Istanbul. That meant they were without their belongings for a few days. Even though their luggage was delayed and not actually lost, hiccups like this are annoying and can throw you for a loop. I’ve
For a small country, Slovenia has never-ending scenery. With mountains, castles, coastline, caves, and more, you’ll never get bored. Instead of settling for just Ljubljana and Lake Bled, head into some lesser-traveled corners with this one week Slovenia itinerary — yes, you can see it all quickly and easily! How long to spend in Slovenia?
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If you travel a lot, it’s easy to settle into a routine. I have my favorite booking websites, a strategy for finding activities, and dozens of Google documents describing my itineraries. So how do you take your travel to the next level? By purposely trying new things. Some will work, some might not and you’ll
Getting a travel vaccine isn’t always cheap or convenient, but it’s important (and sometimes mandatory!) if you’re traveling to certain parts of the world. How much do vaccines cost? Usually $50 or more, depending on the shot. Visiting a Travel Vaccination Clinic Although basic vaccines are easy to get from your primary care physician or
Out of the three days I spent in Lima, my excursion out to Islas Palomino was the best part of my visit. The islands are eco-havens, home to sea birds galore (including penguins!) and rugged landscapes where you can’t go ashore. Best of all, you can swim the sea lions in cold waters of the
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