• La Paz Bolivia Was Not What I Expected

    La Paz Bolivia is endlessly suggested to be a bit of a dump, boring, and totally skippable – a fine stopover, but nothing more.

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    Perfect Place to Stay in Antigua Guatemala: Casa Rustica

    A stay in Antigua Guatemala at Casa Rustica gives major value at a modest price, an awesome walkable location, homey atmosphere, “wow” factor, and supports social responsibility.

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    QLE Guide to Panama City

    Panama City is so much more than the canal… Check out this guide to Panama City for tips and tricks on visiting Panama’s capital!

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    Casco Viejo: Cool, Colorful, and Colonial

    Now a World Heritage Site, Casco Viejo is a marvelous mix of old and new, with old ruins, colorful colonial architecture, and modern tourist ventures.

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    This is Travel: Surrendering Control

    Travel is difficult, messy, and full of mistakes and accidents. Even stressful. You can either fight it, or flow with it. And that’s something I struggle with.

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    Open Letter to the “Macho” Men of Rio de Janeiro

    A plea to the least pleasant part of Rio de Janeiro: its men.

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    Biking Death Road with Altitude: World’s Most Dangerous Road Review

    After nightmares for weeks and endless anxiety about cracking open my face, I persevered and survived biking Death Road.

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    Study Spanish in Panama City

    For my last and final week studying Spanish in Panama with Habla Ya, I returned to my point of arrival in Panama City. Much different than the beachside vacation hot spot of Bocas del Toro or the…

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    Tastes & Traditions: Mexican Food Tour in Polanco

    The Polanco Food and Cultural Tour was different than other Mexican food tours I’ve tried: each stop was entirely vegetarian friendly and featured restaurant stops instead of street food!

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    What I’m Reading: My Top Book Recommendations of All Time

    Looking for a good book? I’ve got you covered, whether you’re into fiction, autobiographies, personal development, and beyond.

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