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3 Week Peru Itinerary – Planning a Peru Trip

Planning your trip and looking for the perfect 3 week Peru itinerary? You’ve come to the right place.  Peru is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveler, no matter what…

Things to Do in Salento – Exploring Small Town Colombia

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When This is Over – Oh, The Places We Will Go!

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The VERY BEST Hostels in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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The Best Hostels in Santiago, Chile – Backpacking South America

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Awesome Things to Do in Guatape, Colombia – A Hidden Gem

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Visiting Cartagena Colombia on a Budget

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Exploring the Mystery of Easter Island – Visit Easter Island

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Best Hostels in Colombia – The Dreamer Hostels

What happens when two close friends leave Italy together to backpack around the world, fall in love with Colombia, and open a hostel there? They fulfill a dream and they…

Fifty Shades of Salento – A Photo Tour

Say hello to the emerald Valle de Cocora (Cocora Valley), home to wax palm trees, coffee plantations, and some of the greenest hills we ever did see.  This is the…

Medellin – A Budget Travel Guide

Known for its awesome weather, thrumming nightlife, and friendly locals Medellin is a true Colombian gem. Medellin, The City of Eternal Spring, is the second largest city in Colombia. Medellin sits…

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A Vegan Diamond in the Rough – Namaste Cafe in Guatape

One of the ironic pleasures of being a vegan traveler is that you often don’t expect to run into amazing cafes or restaurants that cater to your needs when you…