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AMBER’S GUIDE: HONEYMOON IN TANZANIA AND ZANZIBAR
Continue ReadingBEST TIME TO TRAVEL: We traveled during the “short rains” from end of October into early November. We thought this was the PERFECT time to go because it helps keep costs lower, and since it is a shoulder season, there aren’t many (if any) other jeeps to obstruct your view of the animals. Also, this […]
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AMBER’S GUIDE: SAN FRANCISCO
Continue ReadingYou can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: Most of the year is lovely, but I would recommend avoiding June-August, as these tend to be our chillier, foggier, and more forest fire-prone months. Regardless of when you travel to the Bay Area, be sure to pack layers! Some events […]
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INDONESIA TRAVEL GUIDE: EAST JAVA & FLORES
Continue ReadingJava is perhaps our favorite island in Indonesia. It is what Bali used to be before tourists took over. It is filled with anything you could want out of a Southeast Asian vacation–beautiful spots in nature, incredible temples, and great food. Flores is just a plane-ride away, and is home to Komodo National Park. If you’re looking […]
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INDONESIA TRAVEL GUIDE: SUMATRA
Continue ReadingSumatra is the perfect place to visit if you have already been to Southeast Asia before and want to spend the majority of your time exploring nature. It is full of orangutans, waterfalls, and some of the kindest people that you will ever meet. It doesn’t seem like there are a lot of travelers that […]
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VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE: MOTORBIKING
Continue ReadingBEST TIME TO VISIT: December – February. We traveled through Vietnam during August. For us, it was nice because it’s a lower time of year for tourists, but it was also SUPER hot in the north and rainy in the south. Also, if you plan on motorbiking the country, definitely plan to make the trip […]
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CALIFORNIA TRAVEL GUIDE: PCH ROADTRIP
Continue Readingsan francisco to santa cruz. Start off by flying in early to San Francisco (if you have time to spend in SF, check out our san francisco guide). Pick up your rental car and head down along the PCH to the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay for lunch. It is a pricy first stop for […]
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INDONESIA TRAVEL GUIDE: BALI + GILI T
Continue ReadingBEST TIME TO TRAVEL: Try to travel in June or September. We found Bali to be way too touristed when we visited, but we were there during peak season, which is July-August. Also, a lot of our trip incorporated diving, so we would recommend traveling during the dry season (June-September), to allow for smooth travel […]
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COLOMBIA TRAVEL GUIDE: PEREIRA, MEDELLIN, MINCA, PROVIDENCIA
Continue ReadingBEST TIME TO TRAVEL: We visited in August and it was a bit rainy during our stay. However, there were much fewer tourists than we anticipated as well. Tourism has been increasing in Colombia, so it might be worth considering visiting after the peak season. So, I would recommend traveling from May-August. NOTE ON TRAVEL: […]
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SPAIN TRAVEL GUIDE: MADRID
Continue ReadingBEST TIME TO TRAVEL: May-June or September-October. The summers get REALLY hot in Madrid, and the temperature cools off rather quickly in the late fall. A lot of the best activities in Madrid are outside, so you want to come at a time that is ideal for spending hours walking around. WHERE TO STAY: I […]
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GUATEMALA TRAVEL GUIDE: ANTIGUA, ATITLAN, SEMUC CHAMPEY, FLORES, TIKAL
Continue ReadingBEST TIME TO TRAVEL: There is really no bad time to visit Guatemala. We went during rainy season, in August, but there typically were just some afternoon showers. earth lodge. If you fly into Guatemala City early enough in the day, make reservations to stay at Earth Lodge outside the city. It is an eco-friendly […]
