Travel Guides

Find travel guides, planning tips, advice, and resources for where you want to go for all the destinations I’ve visited! Everything is sorted by country and/or state for easy searching. Great for dreaming, planning, and making your trip a reality!

8 Totally Random (But Totally Useful) Panama City Travel Tips

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I’m the type of traveler who reads and researches destinations thoroughly before a trip, but I couldn’t do that for Panama.  I never expected to go there, but I got stranded there for 4 days on my way home from Guatemala due to crazy storms shutting down airports back home.  The good news is it

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The Complete List of US National Parks with Printable PDF (2022)

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Nowhere else has national parks that measure up like the United States. No, they’re not run perfectly, but there is a tremendous amount of protected land and incredible outdoor settings waiting to be visited. In fact, you just might be surprised by the variety that’s on the complete list of US national parks. Though there

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How to Set Up the Al Hosn App for Abu Dhabi Travel

One of the reasons life and travel in Abu Dhabi have remained relatively “normal” is because most businesses in the emirate require proof of vaccination and a recent negative covid test in order to enter. With everyone vaccinated (and masking), risks remain manageable. Like several cities, Abu Dhabi uses a proprietary app to verify your

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The Complete Guatemala Travel Guide: FAQ to Get You Started

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If there’s one country I know well, it’s Guatemala.  I’ve gone four times (once for six weeks!) because I can’t get enough. From the best-known sites to smaller villages and remote parks, I love it all.  If you’re planning your own perfect trip, you’ll find everything you need to know about Guatemala travel: frequently asked questions plus

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