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Every time I travel, I learn something new about the place I’m visiting that I’m not expecting. With Iceland, there were a bunch of things that surprised me… 1. It’s weird flying into Iceland. My entire flight to Iceland was in total darkness. With limited daylight hours, my red-eye simply flew over a dark ocean …
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Although there were a lot of things about Nicaragua that appealed to me, I’ll be honest: the number one reason I wanted to visit was for the volcanoes. Smoking Masaya was the first of three volcanoes I visited, but Cerro Negro was the most adventurous. After all, it’s the only place in the world where you …
Note: This post is not intended for members of PETA, reptile lovers, vegetarians, or the easily offended. Please read with an open mind. * * * Food is a major part of traveling for me. I enjoy seeking out the best restaurants, sampling street foods, and taking food tours, so it …
Although Granada didn’t fit my personality, it is a good base for a few nearby attractions. Granada is full of tourist agencies happy to arrange transport and guides for you to a dozen different places, but not a single agency combined multiple nearby attraction into a single day of touring and public buses weren’t convenient for …
When I first booked my trip to Nicaragua, I didn’t have any intention of going to Granada. I ended up changing my mind at the last minute, simply to have a quick trip from the airport when I arrived. It’s an easy 45-minute taxi to Granada, and it looked awfully pretty. Situated on Lake Nicaragua, …
When I travel solo, I often consider staying at hostels for at least part of my stay. Sometimes it’s for huge cost savings, but often it’s for the social atmosphere. Throw a dozen travelers into a single room and you’re bound to make friends with at least one of them. Staying at hostels is a …
I’m back from a trip to Nicaragua — a country you voted for me to visit. The land of lakes and volcanoes ended up being a truly incredible destination and one you should put on your travel radar. Although my first stop was in the colonial city of Granada, it was León that captivated me, …
Even after just one trip to Europe, I had trouble deciding where my favorite city was. Each time I returned, it just got harder since I’ve enjoyed a lot of places I’ve been to and would love to return. I’ve stopped trying to rank my favorites and instead have categorized them as “best” for different …
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One of the reasons I liked Slovenia so much was that it has so many distinct regions, each easily accessible. After spending a few days enjoying gorgeous mountains and lakes, we traveled into the Karst Region, an area characterized by its position on a limestone plateau. From a tourist’s perspective, there are four main attractions …
Did you know there’s not a single Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood, IHG, or Club Carlson in Slovenia outside of Ljubljana? For the most part, this country is home to non-chain hotels and other independently managed accommodations. Despite having a healthy balance of hotel rewards points in my budget, I frequently find myself in locations without chain hotels. Since …
