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Cabo San Juan at Tayrona National Park

Tayrona: Real Problems Behind Natural Beauty

December 18, 2018 Sarah 19 Comments

While researching countries to visit during our ‘round the world trip, I remember the very first time I read about…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Beaches, Hiking, Jungles, National Parks, Not To Do
Despite our first impression of Cartagena being very costly, it can and should be visited on a budget.

Cartagena on a Backpacker’s Budget — Where to Stay, Play and Eat

November 30, 2018 Jimmy 11 Comments

Cartagena, Colombia — the beautiful, the bad, and how to visit on a backpacker’s budget. Our first impression when arriving…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Budget Travel, Cities, Food
Sarah overlooking Bogota from a Monserrate viewpoint

Get to Know Bogota, Colombia

November 17, 2018 Sarah 4 Comments

If I could explain Bogota, Colombia in one word it would BIG. With an estimated population of 10 million split…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Art, Cities, Food, Languages, People & Cultures, Transportation
Taking the 140 meter (496 feet) bungee jump is exhilarating and terrifying!

Extreme Bungee Jumping in San Gil, Colombia

November 13, 2018 Jimmy 14 Comments

We arrived in San Gil, Colombia via a 6-hour bus ride from the bustling city of Bogota. What I didn’t…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Adventure Sports
Graffiti on the streets of Bogota

Challenge Accepted! Overcoming Language Barriers

November 11, 2018 Jimmy

As I write this, we are five days into our five-month adventure in South America. We are taking our first…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Cities, Languages, People & Cultures
Exploring downtown Bogota

VagaBites, Colombia Edition — Free Bogota Food Tour

November 8, 2018 Sarah 60 Comments

Why do you like to travel? While we enjoy traveling to witness beauty around our planet, we also really enjoy…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Cities, Food, People & Cultures, VagaBites
Views from the top of Antelope Island

Antelope Island State Park — 5 Things You Must Experience For Yourself

October 28, 2018 Jimmy 13 Comments

Can a full grown man float in less than a foot of water? Yes, he can! But where? Just a…

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Posted in: United States, Utah Filed under: Beaches, Hiking, Islands, Lakes, Wildlife
Stunning Alice Lake in Idaho

Alice Lake — The Best of the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho

October 27, 2018 Sarah 15 Comments

If you’ve read some of our most recent posts, you probably realize how much we loved Idaho. From mountain hikes…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes
Welcome to Sawtooth Lake in Idaho!

Sawtooth Lake — A Quintessential Idaho Mountain Hike

October 20, 2018 Sarah 17 Comments

Did you know? Sawtooth Lake is one of the largest glacier-created alpine lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho! We…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes
Don't pass up an opportunity to explore the lava fields at Craters of the Moon National Monument

Craters of the Moon National Monument — You’ll Love It, Here’s Why

October 18, 2018 Jimmy 22 Comments

Thousands of years ago — below the earth’s crust — turmoil, unrest, and massive pressure were building in what is…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Caves, Hiking, National Parks

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