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Welcome to The Bamboo Traveler, a travel blog, dedicated to helping women over 40 travel the world safely, cheaply, and comfortably. Whether you’re going for a one, two- or three-week vacation, exploring the world as a digital nomad, or staying home and discovering the world from the comfort and safety of your home, you’ll find loads of information to help inspire and inform you in your wanderings.
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How to Get from El Salvador to Nicaragua (2022)
Are you traveling overland from El Salvador to Nicaragua? Are you wondering how to do it? What are the requirements for entry into Nicaragua in 2022? In this blog post, I’ll tell you about my experience crossing the border from El Salvador to Honduras and then crossing the border from Honduras to Nicaragua in March 2022. I've also included updated COVID entry requirements for Nicaragua as of June 16, 2022. They have changed and you no longer need a PCR test if you are fully vaccinated. However, for the most recent information on crossing the border into Nicaragua, visit...
32 FAB Things to Do in Antigua, Guatemala
One of the top 3 destinations in Central America is Antigua, Guatemala. With its three volcanoes, charming colonial buildings, and cobblestoned streets, it is probably the most beautiful city in Central America. Plus, there are so many things to do in Antigua that you...
Tokyo Itinerary: How to Spend 4 PERFECT Days in Tokyo
There is so much to do and see in Tokyo that it can be hard to plan a trip there. On top of that, because there's so much to see in the rest of Japan, you've got to limit your time in Tokyo. In this post, I'm going to help you squeeze in everything you should...
How to Cross the Border From Guatemala to Belize (2022)
ou’ll know whether you need a vaccine, a COVID test, or both, where to buy your shuttle van ticket in Flores, where to cross, how much it’ll cost you to get to Belize, and how to get to Caye Caulker.
How to Cross the Border from Belize to Guatemala (2022)
Are you looking for info on how to cross the land border from Belize to Guatemala? In this article, I’m going to share with you how I did it in January 2022. This is the cheapest and easiest way to get to Guatemala from Belize by land.
The 5 BEST Places to Stay in Antigua, Guatemala (2022)
Finding an affordable but also charming place to stay in Antigua can be frustrating. The city has some really gorgeous hotels and hostels with loads of character, but there are also lots of duds. Knowing which ones are the real gems can make your visit to Antigua even...
32 Insanely COOL Things to Do in Oaxaca
Planning a trip to Oaxaca and trying to figure out what to do there? Here is a list of 32 things to do in Oaxaca for those who love food, history, culture, and a bit of adventure. If you don’t have time to do all 32 of them, my TOP 6 things to do in Oaxaca are ... Go...
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10 Books on Russia: What’s Driving Vladimir Putin?
Are you obsessed as I am right now about all things Russia and Ukraine? This list of books on Russia is made for those of you who are trying to make sense of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Like me, you want to know who Putin is, what's driving him, how Russia got this way, what Russians really think, and why Russia invaded Ukraine. I hope these 10 books on Russia help answer these and many other questions you may have. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and a Bookshop.org Associate, I earn from qualifying...
16 MUST-READ Books about the Maya: For Novices and Nerds
Planning a trip to Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, or Honduras and want to visit the temples and pyramids of the ancient Maya? Or are you just a history and archaeology nerd like me and you want to know more about this fascinating ancient civilization? Here is a list of 16...
The 15 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 Over the past 5 months, I’ve been traveling around Central America, and during that time I’ve read 15 books about Guatemala. Before I even stepped into the...
25 UNFORGETTABLE Books on Cambodia
Spending the past month reading over 20 books on Cambodia, I feel like I’ve just been on an emotional rollercoaster. Throughout history, Cambodia and its people have experienced so much greatness but also so much sorrow--from the grandeur and brilliance of the Angkor...
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