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If you are trying to get to Isla Holbox, the easiest way is to fly into the Cancun Airport and take ground transportation from Cancun to Chiquila, Mexico. From here, you hop on the Chiquila to Holbox ferry and soon find yourself in paradise! However, I recently tried to get my sister to plan her … Read more
Looking to tick off a few items on your Washington state bucket list? In my experience, the Evergreen State is a bit of an underrated destination. While everyone knows a few big Washington State must-dos, like downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier, there are truly unlimited things to see and do here. From Washington’s national parks … Read more
Are you planning a visit to this underrated region of the United States and looking for the best Midwest tourist attractions? In my experience, the Midwest may not always be the first place that comes to mind when you think of tourist hotspots, but we have found so many great spots that you need to … Read more
Visiting Camel Rock wasn’t high on my Santa Fe to-do list. I assumed (wrongly) that it would require a hike or long detour to get to it. Since we weren’t doing any hiking on this trip as it was our first road trip as a family of four, I didn’t put it on our itinerary. … Read more
Ancient polygonal walls spread throughout the world testify to the existence of civilizations of which little or nothing is known. The stone blocks, often megalithic in size, were skillfully cut with effective techniques and arranged side by side without the use of mordants. The result is always fascinating, if not breathtaking: the giant blocks are … Read more
Did you know there is a black sand beach in Puerto Rico? Golden, honey, and white sand beaches can be found anywhere, but black sand beaches are a rarity. Not only does Puerto Rico have one of the few black sand beaches in the world, but it’s also been named in publications like US News … Read more
We just got back from our most recent New Mexico adventure which was a one-week trip to Santa Fe. Here is exactly what our Santa Fe trip cost, plus tips for helping you create your own Santa Fe trip budget. Since we live in Oklahoma, Santa Fe is an easy (for us) eight-hour car ride … Read more
Are you considering a 100 KM Camino de Santiago? If so, the most common route is the last portion of the Camino Frances which runs just a little over 100 KM from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. This route is long enough to earn your Compostela but short enough to complete it in under a … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Southern Spain and looking for a day trip from Seville? If you find yourself visiting the beautiful Andalusian capital of Seville, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to historic sights, museums, parks, and gorgeous historic streets to take a stroll and enjoy an authentic Spanish atmosphere. For those … Read more
Europe is a vast continent with tons of amazing places to visit. While some people might think that you have to spend a fortune to enjoy a city break in Europe, that’s not always the case. As long as travelers are willing to step off the beaten path, there are plenty of affordable places to … Read more