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Top 10 Travel Tips: Mexico

Mayan monument of Chichen Itza, Mexico

This is a sponsored guest post by hotels4u. Mexico is a vast, varied and vibrant destination for all types of travelers ranging from seasoned to first-time visitors. The country offers both tropical and temperate climates, a vast sprawling city at its hub and picture perfect beaches along thousands of kilometers of …

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Ambergris Caye, Belize

A fishmonger at work on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Tikal, Guatemala

The tallest pyramids in TIkal, Guatemala, seen poking out of the tropical foliage.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Chichen Itza, Mexico

The Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, framed by towering mountains and charming villages.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Caye Caulker, Belize

Swimming in the clear waters of Caye Caulker, Belize, with my new friend.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Tulum, Mexico

The Mayan Temple of Tulum along the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.

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Artistic Underwater Museum: MUSA

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This is a sponsored guest post by Karly Code. The next time you go scuba diving, you can see a whole lot more than just fish. For a unique experience, check out the underwater sculpture museum MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Located on Isla …

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Tips from a Surfer: 5 Great Surfing Destinations Around the World

Surfer at Portimao beach, Algarve, Portugal

This is a guest post by Josh Aggars, a surfing enthusiast. Over the years I’ve traveled to some inspiring and exotic locations in order to surf new spots. My travels have led to some quite amazing adventures, new friendships and life affirming memories. At the same time I’ve …

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Uncover Mesmerizing World Heritage Sites in Mexico

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While I’m out and about in sun-kissed Thailand, this week’s sponsored post brings us all the way to Mexico. Home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Mexico is a land packed with impressive monuments, stunning Caribbean beaches and culturally-rich cities. Many travelers head straight to the beaches and …

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Your Wildest Adventure – Mystical Islands and Spearfishing

Roatan, Honduras

‘Your Wildest Adventure’ is a series featuring thrilling tales from travel writers while jaunting around the world. This week’s edition is a story from Tom Mcloughlin, who shares his travel anecdotes on the Top Backpacking Destinations blog. The adventure traveler caught the travel bug while teaching in Honduras; he shares with us one …

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World’s Top 8 Scuba Diving Destinations

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Gliding past rainbow-colored corals and swimming alongside giant manta rays and languid turtles: scuba diving gives us a chance to acquaint with the deep realms of nature. In this world where nature is overrun by tourism, scuba-diving provides that rare peek into a different galaxy. Whether you are a novice to the scuba …

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Top 6 Extreme Vacations

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Adrenaline junkies alert! Tired of conventional travel, cultural tours and no-thrills vacations? Forget about backpacking through Europe or beach-hopping in Central America. These days, there are plenty of exhilarating activities out there, enough to fuel up your bodies and get your heart racing. Gear yourself up for some wacky adventure as I bring …

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10 Unique Transport Modes Around the World

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Sailing on an ancient junk boat in Vietnam, riding a rickshaw in Japan or seeing the pyramids on camels – there are thousands of strange and oddly intriguing forms of transportation around the world. Inspired by my hero Charley Boorman who travelled from Ireland to Sydney using 112 modes of …

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Celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day in Cancún

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From the southern tip of Latin America, Buenos Aires in Argentina, we traversed mountains, crossed salt flats and walked with wildlife to get to Cancún in Mexico. Just a few days before returning to Spain, we ended our 4-month long trip with a big bang – celebrating the nation’s biggest festival in Cancún.  …

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