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Fiestas Patrias: Independence Day in Santiago, Chile

They love Fiestas Patrias, or Independence Day, in Santiago. I’m talking five-day festivals, decorations in every bar and restaurant for weeks, and flags everywhere. People seem to be more excited about Independence Day than we’ve ever seen anyone be about futbal (and they also love futbal in South America). We didn’t plan to be in Santiago for …

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5 Things to do in Every City (Plus Guest Recommendations!)

Your trip is right around the corner. You stalked flight prices for months, you found the perfect Airbnb and you purchased all your travel-sized toiletries. You picked out outfits for every fashion and weather possibility, and you’ve somehow made it all fit into your favorite luggage. Your adventure is about to start and that wanderlust …

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[VIDEO] Hummingbirds of Acaime – Salento, Colombia

Last week we hiked Valle de Cocora. It was hard and we got lost, but it was so incredibly beautiful and so worth the trouble that we’d absolutely do it again. During the hike, you have the option to option to take a 20 minute detour to Acaime to see the hummingbirds. You. Should. Do. It. I …

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[VIDEO] Come Hike to Cocora Valley with us

One of the main attractions in Salento, Colombia is the Cocora Valley. You can’t read about Salento without seeing photos of the vast valley popping with unbelievably tall palm trees. These wax palms check in at over 60 meters tall and live well over 100 years. In order to get to them though, you have …

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[VIDEO] Best of Medellin – Our Top 10 Experiences

We crammed so much fun into our 19 days in Medellin. If you’re planning a vacation, I simply can’t recommend Colombia enough times. It is beautiful, bursting with things to do, and if you’re coming from the States, a tremendous bargain (don’t miss our Medellin Travel Costs infographic for proof!). Whether you’re planning a trip …

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