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Blue Hole, Santa Rosa NM

Route 66 Backwards, Part 2: New Mexico

A diary of road-tripping Route 66 in our "Hotel Prius" through New Mexico, and on finding the right Blue Hole
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Route 66 Backwards, Part 1… Arizona?

We road-tripped Route 66 West to East on a tight budget, in our "Hotel Prius". But wait. Did we forget Winona?
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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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