Review: Barcelona Card for Travel Convenience
Is the Barcelona Card worth it? A review of the convenience and discounts included in the Barcelona Card for travel around the city.
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Traveling Through Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture is not a popular tourist destination in Japan, but it’s worth adding to an itinerary to experience the food and culture.
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Drinking Beer in the Galapagos Islands
While the highlight of visiting the Galapagos Islands is the endemic wildlife, there is a bit of local beer to enjoy along the way.
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Free Bike Rides in Sakata, Japan
On a day in Sakata, Japan, I took a free rental bike to see some sights in the seaside town, including the Ken Domon Photography Museum.
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An Architectural Tour of Chicago
One of the best reasons to visit Chicago is the architecture. So much of it is a work of art, with plenty of tours to keep visitors busy.
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First Impressions of Chicago
A long weekend trip through Chicago was a great getaway to a city full of art, culture, architecture, and food.
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A Colorful Tour of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal
The top destination when visiting Sintra, Portugal, is Pena Palace. It’s a beautiful mix of architectural styles and color.
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Taking a Free Walking Tour of Lisbon
One of the first things I did upon arriving in Portugal was take a free walking tour of Lisbon. It was a great introduction to the city.
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Walking with Giant Tortoises in Galapagos
Visiting the Darwin Center and Urbina Bay means seeing a lot of Galapagos giant tortoises and learning about the varieties of the species.
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Blue-footed Boobies, Frigatebirds, & More in the Galapagos
Watching all the blue-footed boobies and great frigatebirds around the Galapagos Islands on a tour with Lindblad Expeditions.
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Walking with Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos
On a hike through Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina in the Galapagos, we encountered the largest congregation of marine iguanas.
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Review: Lindblad Expeditions in Galapagos Islands
A post-pandemic cruise vacation through the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador with Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic Expeditions.
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Kayaking and Wildlife in the Galapagos
A couple of excursions kayaking in the Galapagos Islands were full of beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters.
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Hiking at Darwin Lake in the Galapagos
On my 4th day in the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions, we took a sunset hike on Isla Isabela around Darwin Lake and Tagus Cove.
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How to Cope with Overtourism
Overtourism is the reality of travel as more people head for the world’s popular destinations. But there are ways to avoid the crowds and headaches.
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