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Jenni And Lisa: Traveling The World To Find The ‘Supergays’

Last June, Jenni and Lisa, a couple from San Francisco, left home to travel the world for a year in search of the “supergays,” gay people who are actively creating change for the LGBT community. In order to help spread the word about their mission and about LGBT travel, they created the website Out and Around:…Read more...

Exploring The Largest Ancient City In Mexico

In the state of Puebla, you’ll find the largest ancient city in Mexico, and possibly even Mesoamerica.  Cantona, or “house of the sun,” was home to the Olemec people. Their golden age was from 700 to 900 AD, with their wealth coming from making objects from obsidian, and selling them to surrounding villages. While they’ve…Read more...

How To Choose The Perfect Backpack For Traveling

As someone who has backpacked numerous countries, I often have people ask me what to look for in a backpack. The pack you choose will have a big impact on the comfort and success of your trip. To help you make the right choice, use this guide on how to choose the perfect backpack for…Read more...

Day Trip From Quito, Ecuador: The Otavalo Market

After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito during my solo trip to Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller artisan villages nearby. Because I was so thrilled with my Cajas National Park Tour and Quito City Tour with Gray Line Ecuador, I decided to…Read more...

Hostel Review: La Casona de Mario, Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador, isn’t known for being the safest city in South America. However, it is a worthwhile stop due to it’s rich history, numerousย adventure options, and day trips you’ll find here. If you want a comfortable homebase, I recommend staying at the La Casona de Mario hostel. Atmosphere What I loved most about La Casona…Read more...
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