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How To Visit The Galapagos Islands On A Budget

While the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador are known for being extremely expensive, once you pay for the flight and $100 entrance fee, it is possible to explore this beautiful area on a budget. After going there myself, I discovered these tips for saving money in this ecologically unique destination. Here is your guide to Galapagos…Read more...
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A Farm Stay Experience In Albuquerque, New Mexico

“For today’s breakfast options we have a house made chorizo frittata with seasonal vegetables and buttered hominy or a toasted local blue corn meal polenta with two eggs and toast served with house-made green chile sausage.” I’m currently enjoying a truly farm-to-table breakfast at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm — which, spoiler alert,…Read more...

A Mojito Making Class At Airenumo In Puerto Rico

There are many fun things to do in Puerto Rico. At Airenumo in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, you can learn the art of โ€œMojitoโ€ making. Puerto Rico is the Rum Capital of the World. Not only is it home to numerous distilleries — including Bacardi, the worldโ€™s largest — but itโ€™s also where molasses,…Read more...
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Adventures In The Middle East: Top Hikes In Jordan

While I had known Jordan was full of religious and historical sites, before traveling to the country I never realized it was also home to myriad truly inspiring hiking trails. Throughout #MyJordanJourney, I was lucky enough to get to experience a few for myself. Here are my top picks for the best hikes in Jordan.…Read more...

8 Traits Of Happy Travelers

Want to be a happy traveler? Here are some positive traits you can embody to make the most of your trips by tweaking your attitude: 1. Adaptable Happy travelers usually have the ability to adapt to unique situations and cultures and can assimilate instead of feeling like an awkward outsider the entire time. This doesnโ€™t…Read more...
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