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Slovak by birth, American by accident, never quite sure which passport to pull out.
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  • Mind And Body
  • Money
  • New Zealand and Australia
  • Random
  • The Americas
  • Uncategorized

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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Izamal street

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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Merida, mexico, street

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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statue in chichen itza

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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Laguna Torre Patagonia

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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Teotihuacan: Explore the Lost World, DIY-style

Skip the crowds and organized tours. You can discover the magic of this mysterious city on a self-guided mission
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