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Slovak by birth, American by accident, never quite sure which passport to pull out.
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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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Patagonia Hiking Adventure
Tim Trekking in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, and Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
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