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Welcome to The Bamboo Traveler, a travel and book blog dedicated to helping you dig deeply into the history, heritage, and culture of a place. Whether it’s through the pages of your passport or the pages of a good book, I’ll help you travel the world, uncovering the history, culture, food, architecture, and natural beauty of some of the world’s most fascinating places.

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The 10 BEST Tours in Medellin You’ve Gotta Do!

The 10 BEST Tours in Medellin You’ve Gotta Do!

Are you planning a trip to Colombia? Struggling to figure out what to do in Medellin? In this Colombia Travel Guide, I’m going to share with you the ten most popular Medellin tours that you should consider doing. I did nine of these tours during my three trips to the...

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Best & Worst Books on Myanmar

Best & Worst Books on Myanmar

If you’re looking to read up on Myanmar before your trip, here’s a list of 14 books that I read before, during, and after my trip. If you only have time for two books on Myanmar, then read The Glass Palace and The River of Lost Footsteps. Both of...

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BEST Books on Guatemala: Read Before You Go!

BEST Books on Guatemala: Read Before You Go!

“I’d never heard of this bloody place Guatemala until I was in my seventy-ninth year.” – Winston Churchill I spent the last three years traveling around and living in Central America and Mexico, and during that time I’ve read 18 books about Guatemala. Before I even...

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