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Route 66 Backwards, Part 1… Arizona?
We wanted to start our Route 66 trip in California, but life had other plans. So, we kicked off in Arizona and saved CA for ...
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30+ Unusual Travel Hacks: Insider Tips for Smarter Adventures
The ever-evolving list of my best travel tips and tricks to make your trips even better
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Yellowstone vs. Yosemite: Which Park is Right for You?
Geysers or granite? Bison or butterflies? Let’s compare scenery, hikes, and wildlife to help you pick the perfect national park for your next outdoor adventure! ...
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10,000 Miles and Still Married: Our Ultimate Road Trip Survival Guide
Cram two opinionated people on tight budget into a small car for a two-month road trip. What could possibly go wrong? This plan could have ...
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Free Car Camping in the US Rest Areas
An honest, personal experience of sleeping at highway rest areas during our 10,000-mile road trip across 18 US states
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Mexico’s Yellow Town: Izamal, the Pueblo Magico
How one Mexican town got a sunny makeover and joined the ranks of Pueblos Magicos
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Ruta Puuc – Chasing the Ghosts of Ancient Maya in Yucatan
The Rain God and the Dwarf - forget Cancun, Ruta Puuc is where the real adventure lies
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Renting a Car in Merida, Mexico: Find a Local Gem
How we got fed up with Mexico car rental horror stories, found a local company and enjoyed smooth sailing around Yucatan
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