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1 Feb 2019

San Agustinillo + Mazunte Oaxaca Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat + Where to Stay

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The Oaxaca coast is still pretty unknown to tourists, so you can escape the crowds here and be treated to some of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. My new favorite part of the coast are the adjacent towns of … Read More

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20 Mar 2018

Cayos Cochinos from Roatan Tour: Snorkeling + Sailing the Most Pristine Coral Reef with Zeppelin Dive & Sail

by | posted in: Beach Escapes, Caribbean, Central America, Central America, Eat Well in Latin America, Food, Hiking + Adventures, Honduras, Islands, Nature, Off-the-Beaten Path, Tour Reviews, Tours, Transportation | 2

The Cayos Cochinos are a little-known and postcard-worthy island archipelago off the coast of Honduras. The only way to reach them from Roatan is by chartering a sailboat or taking one of only a couple sail tour options. I was … Read More

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17 Oct 2017

Boutique Hotel Lake Titicaca: A Luxurious Experience at Amantica Lodge

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When I first found Amantica Lodge online, I immediately fell in love with this Peru luxury hotel. The design of the exclusive villa was everything I look for in a hotel – sleek, hip and beautiful. This seemed like the … Read More

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9 Oct 2017

Rainbow Mountain Trek: 2 Day Tour with Ayni Peru

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One of the very first things I knew I wanted to do when I got to Peru was the Rainbow Mountain trek. This hike is still fairly new on the tourist scene, but it’s splashed all over social media – … Read More

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4 Oct 2017

Short Inca Trail Hike, Machu Picchu, & Sacred Valley Tour: Review of Ayni Peru

by | posted in: Cultural Destinations, Hiking, Hiking + Adventures, Hotel Reviews, Nature, Off-the-Beaten Path, Peru, South America, Tour Reviews | 15

I feel like my time in the Cusco region of Peru was nothing short of magical – and I don’t say that lightly. For 3 weeks we spent time in Cusco city, Ollantaytambo, and many of the surrounding towns and … Read More

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7 Aug 2017

Oaxaca Mezcal Tour: Guide to Visiting the Best Mezcal Distilleries with Las Bugambilias Tours

by | posted in: Cultural Destinations, Eat Well in Latin America, Food, Mexico, Mezcal, Oaxaca, Off-the-Beaten Path, Tour Reviews, Tours, Uncategorized | 17

It shocked me to find so little info online about what mezcal distilleries to visit on a Oaxaca mezcal tour. Sure there are lots of articles about the newly trendy spirit – but almost all focus on what mezcal is … Read More

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1 Aug 2017

Santa Teresa Hotel: Review of Nautilus Boutique Hotel, Costa Rica

by | posted in: Beach Escapes, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotel Reviews, Lodging Tips, Tour Reviews, Tours, Uncategorized | 14

 When I found Nautilus Boutique Hotel online, I knew they filled all 3 of my Santa Teresa hotel requirements:◆Jungle plant overload◆Central location to beach and amenities◆Lots of cute details So if you hadn’t already guessed, I loved my time here! I only … Read More

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22 Aug 2016

How to See the Best Oaxacan Textiles: Review of Las Bugambilias Tours

by | posted in: Cultural Destinations, Food, Mexico, Oaxaca, Off-the-Beaten Path, Tour Reviews, Tours, Travel Tips | 15

 When you have a limited time in a city, how do you decide what activities, sights, and experiences to have and which to leave out? And if that city is Oaxaca, the number of choices are massive: multiple ancient ruins, colonial churches … Read More