Travel Guides for International Destinations

Heading abroad? No problem! I’ve got travel guides for dozens of countries worldwide and easily sorted so you can find what you’re looking for. Start browsing or reading these articles to get information on what to see, where to go, what it costs, and how to plan your next big travel adventure.

Tested to My Limits on the Vang Vieng Challenge

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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

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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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See it All With This One Week Slovenia Itinerary

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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Sumidero Canyon: Amazing Beauty with One Downside

Thirty-five million years ago, a crack in the earth’s crust began to erode by the Grijalva River in Chiapas, creating the Sumidero Canyon.  A narrow passage passes through vertical walls up to 1000 meters tall, twisting and turning for thirteen kilometers of beautiful scenery just 45 minutes from San Cristobal de las Casas. Like many parts of

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