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Hiking In Medellin Arenales Catedral

Medellin Hike: La Catedral to Salto del Angel and Campanas Waterfalls to Arenales Viewpoint

This one-way hike includes one ex-prison (Escobar's infamous La Catedral), two jungle waterfalls, and one amazing viewpoint.

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The Best Colombian Beer: Rankings from a Blind Taste Test

Beer is popular in Colombia, but that doesn't mean all Colombian beers are delicious. Read the results of our taste test to find the best Colombian beer.

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The Best Panamanian Food in Panama City

From "Peach Fuzz" to legendary empanadas to ceviche, here's the best Panamanian food in Panama City that I ate in the years I lived there.

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Using Google Maps and My Maps Offline: 9 Advanced Tips Made Easy

Unlock Google Maps and Google My Maps' full potential, even offline, with these 9 advanced tips and tricks and easy-to-follow instructions.

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The Ups and Downs They Don't Tell You About Backpacking in Kenya

When it comes to backpacking in Kenya, there's good news and bad news. We wish we were more aware of this before embarking on our "budget" trip there.

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Hidden Gems in Kenya: 13 Unique Places to Visit and Foods to Eat

For a real adventure, consider these Kenya hidden gems: 7 unique things to do and 7 memorable foods and drinks.

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50+ Medellin Travel Blog Post Tips in One Mega Overview

Find everything that 50+ bloggers recommend in this mega compilation of every Medellin blog post we could find online. It's big and comprehensive.

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48 Hours in San Diego Bike Itinerary: More Tacos, More Sun, More Fun!

Get the most out of the sun, beaches, beer, tacos, and neighborhoods San Diego is famous for by discovering the city by bike! With just 48 hours in San Diego, it's possible. Here's the action- and food-packed itinerary.

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Medicine Bowls in Courtenay, Comox Valley, BC

Everything you need to know about the Medicine Bowls near Courtenay in the Comox Valley, including directions (with map) to both areas.

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Vancouver Calisthenics Park List: Get Outta the Gym and Go Outside!

Why go to a gym when you can work out outside in one of the world's most beautiful cities? Here's a list of every Vancouver calisthenics park.

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Cheap Whistler Accommodation: 5 Budget Alternatives

If you're on a budget and desperate to find cheap Whistler accommodation options, here are five alternatives.

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Whistler Hostels: The 7 Best, Rated and Compared

How to find the best Whistler hostel. An ex-hostel-owner's insight into each of your 7 options and the pros and cons of each.

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Lumpini Park Outdoor Gym, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok's Lumpini Park's gym is an outdoor workout area unlike any other. And it's definitely unlike your gym back home. Here's all you need to know.

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How and Where to Find the Best Exotic Food in Bangkok

From flying ants, to super spicy som tam, to grandma's pad Thai, here are our 9 favorite places to eat exotic food in Bangkok, and how to find even more.

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Long Layover in Seoul? Lucky You!

Why would any traveler in their right mind ever look forward to having an extended layover in Seoul Incheon airport? Here's why!

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Where to Eat in Coron and Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines

Looking to eat more than just meat and rice? Here are insider tips not just from us, but from long-time residents, on where to eat in Coron, Palawan (and other parts of Busuanga Island as well).

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11 Off-the-Beaten Path Things to Do in Coron and Busuanga Island

To avoid tour groups and crowds and have a memorable trip, check out these 11 fun things to do in and around Coron and Busuanga Island.

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