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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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Mayan Magic in Yucatan, Mexico: Chichen Itza and Beyond

DIY Yucatan escapade! From Mayan skeletons in water-filled caves to unevenly distributed charm of Magic Towns, Yucatan is eye-opening at every step
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Patagonia Hiking Adventure, part 2

Boating on Lago Argentino and Lago del Desierto,, and trekking to Laguna de Los Tres, Sentinel viewpoint, and the Lomo del Pliegue Tumbado trail
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Sawtooth National Forest, ID, USA
Yellowstone NP, USA
Rt 66 LA to Chicago, USA
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