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Not your padre’s Colombia
Not your padre’s Colombia

What’s the first thing you think of when I say Colombia? Cocaine? Pablo Escobar? Narcos? FARC? Terrorism? That’s fair. But what if I told you everything you thought you knew about the country is wrong?

After the flood: 72 hours in Venice
After the flood: 72 hours in Venice

We arrived in Venice just hours after the second-worst flood ever recorded. While our experience may not have been typical, it was very real—and also surprisingly great.

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Meet the Oktoberfesters

Close encounters of the German kind at the world’s biggest beer fest—from pseudo cocaine users, to a very generous dessert dealer, and gossiping without words.

Expectations vs. reality in Colombia

February 17, 2020

From the places we loved unexpectedly, to the popular city we couldn’t wait to escape, and the unforgettable experiences we never saw coming, here are all the ways Colombia defied our expectations.

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In Latin America, Colombia, Travel Tales Tags itinerary, advice, travel mishap, beach, nature
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8 reasons to visit Oaxaca

January 14, 2020

Oaxaca, Mexico is a white-hot travel destination these days. But why? Your two favorite nomads went to great lengths to find out. (Like, seriously great. We ate bugs.)

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In Mexico, Listicle, Latin America Tags itinerary, food
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Where’d you go, December? (Come back!)

January 2, 2020

The one where I freak out about our half-baked plans for Latin America three days before we leave, then attempt to talk myself off the ledge. Please enjoy this special look at the stressful side of long-term travel.

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In Mexico, Colombia, Plans, Latin America Tags plans, itinerary, transportation, stress
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Romania for beginners

November 24, 2019

What’s it like to travel to Romania? The landscapes, food, and people are absolutely incredible. But we need to talk about that 3.5-hour, 72-mile bus ride.

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In Europe, Romania, Tips & Recommendations Tags Transylvania, holiday, local interaction, transportation, Bucharest, Sibiu, Brasov, food, advice, itinerary
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