Whether you’re planning 3 days in Rio or a longer Brazil itinerary, the Cidade Maravilhosa more than lives up to its name.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Colombia?
Colombia is only truly unsafe if you allow yourself to be vulnerable.
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Bolivia’s “Beach”
When it comes to Uyuni Salt Flat tours, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
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Captivating Cartagena
My Cartagena itinerary spotlights beautiful beaches, captivating history and an active volcano.
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Three Brilliant Days in Bogotá
You should absolutely hang out in Colombia’s capital for a bit before seeing the rest of the country.
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Rio de Janeiro’s Most Dynamic Day Trips
In Brazil? You won’t want to miss these Rio de Janeiro day trips, which are some of the most exciting excursions to take from the Cidade Maravilhosa.
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The Long Journey to the Eastern Tip of Cuba
Objectively, Baracoa is absolutely worth the time and trouble it takes to get there, with alluring culture, mouthwatering cuisine and stunning beach scenery. Practically, however, visiting can be a challenge.
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Three Days in Havana
The best long-weekend trip in the Americas: Three days in Havana, Cuba’s colorful capital.
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It’s difficult to deny the amazingness of Rio de Janeiro, whether you’re looking down onto the city from Corcovado mountain, sipping caipirinhas on Ipanema Beach or traipsing through colonial Santa Teresa.
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Pura Mayonesa
Disclaimer: This article is not so much an indictment of Costa Rica as it is of my failure to properly ascertain the challenges of traveling there.
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Baracoa’s Coming Capitalism
The gorgeous beaches of Baracoa, on the eastern tip of Cuba, touched my heart and soul. But my mind grappled with a much less beautiful issue.
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Trinidad and T.L.C.
What do a 90s R&B girl group and Cuba’s most touristy town have in common?
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The Tobacco King of Viñales
Has saying hello to a random stranger ever totally altered the course of your trip?
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Havana is Screaming
Havana is a city on the cusp of change – and I’m not sure how I feel about that.
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Salvador, My Savior
After a tumultuous time in Rio and a tiring trek in the Lençóis Maranhenses, three days in charming Salvador, Brazil was just what the doctor ordered.
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The One Place You Have to See Before You Die
With miles of rolling sand dunes separated by colored lakes, capped off by the bluest skies you’ve ever seen, Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is the ultimate bucket list destination.
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