May 2018: Dehydration, Farewells, and Deep Peat

A little ditty on the month of May, our first on the road. How a (very) long hike both tore us down and got us ready for more.

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How We Booked $89 Flights to Europe

And how to find your own deals! There's no easy, one stop shop to finding the best deals, but there are practices that make it a whole lot easier. We don't use any crazy tools or paid services, just a trusty set of steps and a lot of informed guesses.

April 2018: Dumpster Diving, Diplomas, and Beyoncé

An update from our last month of college, including a rendezvous at Coachella and some brand new Eastward Bounds goodies. Plus a look into exciting things coming next month.

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72 Hours in Medellín

Everybody loves Medellín. We seriously didn't run into a single traveler that didn't think it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. Read on for where to stay, what to eat, and how to explore a city that has completely turned its reputation around.

A Comfortable Budget for Backpacking Colombia

Budgeting can be hard, especially when you're planning for a country you've never been to. Here's absolutely everything the two of us spent in Colombia during a 3 week backpacking trip.

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Why You Should Visit Colorful Guatapé When You're in Medellín

We got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to Guatapé. And, for a second, we regretted our choice. Don't make the same mistake. Here's why you should give the town and its giant rock the time of day and how to make the most of your time there.

Colombia Essentials in 45 Seconds

Sometimes you only have a minute to research your next destination. Here's everything you need to know before you start planning a trip to Colombia.

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Seven Dishes You Need to Try in Colombia

There are a few things you can't leave a country without trying. Here are our picks for Colombia.

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72 Hours in Bogotá

This fabulous, sprawling urban center deserves at least 72 hours. Bogotá is a proper city: gritty and full of life. Many backpackers will tell you to pick either Bogotá or Medellín; we think they're both worth a whirl to get the full flavor of Colombia.

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24 Hours in Minca

We didn’t expect to love Minca as much as we did. It came at exactly the right time, a little oasis up in the mountains after a few too many beach days in Northern Colombia. We can say Minca is hundo p worth it if you’re in the area.

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72 Hours in Cartagena

Cartagena is the gem of Colombia’s northern coast. And with crazy cheap flights from Florida (we’re talking $70 people!), why not explore the city’s colonial architecture and vibrant culture.

A Unique Adventure at Colombia's Mud Volcano

It allows you to bathe in a chocolate pudding like substance on top of a hillock in rural Colombia. Worth it? For the novelty. Read on for everything you’ll need to know to visit this oddity.

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Should You Visit Playa Blanca while in Cartagena?

If you like copious amounts of sand and sun: this post is for you. We got a bit too sandy and ended up looking like lobsters by the end of our stay. But, hey, that's just us. Playa Blanca is the best beach near Cartagena. Here are our top tips.

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How to Get from Cartagena to Playa Blanca by Public Transport

Don’t take a tour to Playa Blanca. It’s more expensive and you’ll have to share your slice of beach with so, so many people. Using a bit of public trans will get you there efficiently and give you the flexibility to avoid the masses. We'll walk you through how to get there and back.

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Our Six Week Peru Itinerary

This trekking-heavy itinerary also gives you some beach time and ample opportunities to sample Peru's famous food. Turns out Peru holds some of the best hiking we’ve ever experienced, and almost all of it can be done for next to nothing.

How to Attend Sundance Film Festival if You’re Not a Movie Star

Even if you’re not a movie buff, you might have heard of Sundance, the international film fest held in the gorgeous mountain town of Park City, Utah. And there’s no reason it can’t be an incredible budget experience. Here are our best suggestions.

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Our Three Week Ecuador Itinerary (No Galapagos Needed)

Explore the country while most people are off island hopping in the Galapagos and you’ll have some incredible locales almost all to yourself. Check out our itinerary for a nice three week hop around some of the best experiences in the country.

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Our Three Week Colombia Itinerary

We’ll be honest, our mothers were not happy to hear that we were going to Colombia. But the lovely country was by far the friendliest we’ve been to. Check out our three week itinerary, along with our best advice about what we loved and what we’d do differently.