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18 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...
Top 15 Places to Visit in Ecuador
Are you planning a trip to Ecuador but you're not sure where to go? In this post, I’m going to share with you my ranking of the 15 BEST places to visit in Ecuador. I’ve divided these 15 destinations into 3 categories based on how much you should visit them. In that...
Kyoto Itinerary 4 Days: A City of a Million Temples (2024)
Does Kyoto really have a million temples? Actually, it only has 1,600 temples. But when I was in Kyoto, it sure felt like a million. Even before I set foot in the city, I was so overwhelmed with how many temples, shrines, gardens, and museums there were to see in the...
Bohol Travel Guide: More Than Just Pretty Beaches (2024)
You can snorkel, dive, and lie on a beach on pretty much any island in the Philippines. But... ONLY in Bohol can you get up close to one of the smallest and oh-so-cutest primates in the world, the tarsier monkey. And that’s NOT all! In Bohol, you can explore some of...
25 Books on Panama That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust
This list of 25 books on Panama will hopefully give you some ideas on what to read for your Panamanian adventure. You’ll find books on the culture and history of Panama, travel guides, and loads of novels that I hope will spark your wanderlust. .
Homun Cenotes: BEST Cenotes Near Merida
Homun cenotes are the best ones near Merida. Find out how to get to Homun from Merida, what cenotes to see in Homon, and how much it’ll cost.
25 Books on Ecuador That’ll Spark Your Wanderlust
In this article, you’ll find a list of the BEST books on Ecuador, including a bunch on history, politics, economics, and culture as well as lots of great novels set in the country.
15 Ridiculously Beautiful Places to Visit in the Philippines
Are you trying to decide where to go in the Philippines? You’ve probably heard of the more famous destinations like Boracay, El Nido, and Coron. But you’re not sure what other stops to add to your itinerary. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the 15 most...
15 Books on Singapore That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust
Travel to Singapore from the comfort of your armchair with these 12 books on Singapore.
The 4 BEST Day Trips from Tokyo
Looking to take one or more day trips from Tokyo, but don’t know where to go? It can be confusing. Lots of blogs list 10 to even 25 cities to visit from Tokyo. But let’s be honest. They’re not all equally worthwhile, especially if you're visiting Japan for the first...
Galapagos Packing List for Those Who Want to Pack Light
Planning a trip to the Galapagos, but you’re not sure what to pack? In this packing list guide, I’m going to share with you EXACTLY what you need to pack for the Galapagos for all seasons. This includes BOTH land-based AND cruise-based itineraries. I did both types...
How to Extend Your Visa in Ecuador (New Rules for 2023)
Your initial visa is up and you want to stay longer in Ecuador. How do you go about extending your visa? How much is it going to cost you? Where can you do it? What documents do you need? When do you need to apply for your extension? In this guide, I’m going to share...
26 Books on Vietnam That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust
If you’re like me and you love to read up on the place you’re traveling to, then you’ll find yourself overwhelmed by all the choices of books on Vietnam. I swear the number of English-language books on this country could fill a small public library. What does it say...
The Ultimate Quito Food Tour
Are you looking to do a food tour during your trip to Quito? Want to try some street food while in Ecuador? But you’re not sure which tour and whether any of them are worth the money and time. In this Ecuador travel guide, I’m going to help you make your decision by...
The BEST Ever Guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
One of the most unique travel experiences for me in Japan was traveling from Kanazawa to Matsumoto via the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. I could have taken a boring old train between these two cities, but by taking the Alpine Route, I was able to travel at over 2,000...
