Travel Guides for International Destinations

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The Wrong Way to Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park

Gorgeous vantage point of Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia

Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is picture-perfect and undeniably beautiful.  This is Croatia’s largest national park and is known for it’s turquoise waters throughout sixteen cascading lakes.  Each lake is interconnected, separated by travertines and waterfalls, so no matter where you are in the park, you’ll hear the sounds of water and likely see it as well […]

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Lake Bohinj vs. Lake Bled Slovenia: Natural Beauty Showdown!

When choosing where to go this year, my sister and I couldn’t make up our minds if we wanted to do something nature-oriented, cultural, or relaxing.  When we stumbled upon a picture of Lake Bled, though, we were sold on Slovenia. While that picture may have been the first step in our trip plans, I

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You Did What?! A Story About the Murder I Solved in Saigon

crime scene urban tales saigon review

We’ve never been here before, but it’s obvious this neighborhood isn’t like the rest of Saigon.  For one thing, it smells.  Rotting produce intertwines with the aroma of dim sum wafting from the corner.  But we’re not here to eat.  We’re here to solve a murder. At around 10:30PM last night, a body was discovered on the

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Have You Heard of the Ixil Triangle Guatemala?

Nestled in the Western Highlands is the Ixil Triangle Guatemala: three towns — Nebaj, Chajul, and Cotzal— that appear to form a triangle when you draw lines connecting the towns on a map. Each of these towns suffered greatly, particularly in the late 1970s and early 80s during Guatemala’s Civil War and a period of tragic genocide.

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Carry-On Packing List for Guatemala (Even for Long Trips!)

suitcase and laptop bag

When I started telling people I was going to Guatemala, I was surprised that the most frequently asked question is, “What’s on your packing list?”. Believe it or not, packing for an extended trip is almost the same as packing for a week.  As long as you get used to the idea of doing laundry, it’s

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Four Reykjavik Restaurants That Won’t Break Your Budget

I’ve never chosen a destination specifically for its food, but I love to eat and sampling local flavors is a fun part of discovering new places.  In Iceland, though, restaurants can be expensive.  Finding a restaurant with good food and reasonable prices isn’t something you can automatically count on.  Luckily, I’ve done the research, tried it

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