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A woman looks towards a water as she swims in the emerald waters of Semuc Champey in Guatemala.

10 Best Things To Do in Semuc Champey

Are you stuck in the Guatemalan jungle near Semuc Champey for a couple days? In this post, I share the best things to do in Semuc Champey.

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A woman sits on the carcass of an old, abandoned train in the middle of a desert near the Salar de Uyuni/Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Uyuni Salt Flats Tour – One-Day VS. Multi-day Tour

Not all tours to the Salar de Uyuni are created equal. Read this if you’re trying to decide between a day trip or a multi-day tour of the Bolivian salt flats.

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A crowd in front of an illuminated church during Alumbrada in San Andres Mixquic cemetery.

Top 5 Things to Know About Day of the Dead in Mixquic, Mexico

Curious about Mexico’s Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) celebrations? Here are the top 5 things to know about this vibrant tradition.

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A couple dressed in catrina costumes attend the 2019 Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City.

2019 Mega Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City

The Thrill of Pursuit travelled to Mexico City to watch the 2019 Day of the Dead parade. These are the pics…

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A hikers explores the ruins of Machu Picchu.

The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: What to Expect on Day 4 of the Trek

Are you wondering what hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is really like? This is a breakdown of what to expect on Day 4 of the classic Inca Trail trek.

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A lady looks at a wall of colourful moss along the Inca Trail.

Inca Trail Day 3 – What to Expect When Hiking to Machu Picchu

Are you curious about what it’s really like to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? This post covers what to expect on Day 3.

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Campers at Pacaymayo Camp on the Inca Trail look on during moonrise over a mountain.

Inca Trail Day 2 – What to Expect When Hiking to Machu Picchu

Part of a series that covers what it’s like to hike the famous Inca Trail. This covers Day 2 and the climb to Dead Woman’s Pass.

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A hiker looks down on the Patallaqta ruins on Day of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

Inca Trail Day 1 – What to Expect When Hiking to Machu Picchu

Are you curious about what to expect during your Inca Trail trek? This post covers what Day 1 is like on this world renowned hike.

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