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Bacalar: The Lagoon of Seven Colors and the World’s Oldest Living Stones

This was an unexpected discovery we made, completely unaware of it at the time, during our trip to Mexico way back in 2015. Wrapping up...
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Canadian Rockies: Where Nature Speaks Louder Than Words

A few words about our trip to the Canadian Rockies in 1994 as a part of a 42-day journey through the USA and Canada. We...
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Chichén Itzá: A Journey Through Time, Memories, and Mayan Mysteries

I read post today that Voxtour.ai now has a new audio guide for Chichén Itzá, and it immediately brought back memories of our trip there years ago. In 2008,...
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Costa Rica Travel Guide: Embracing Pura Vida and the Joy of Slow Living

According to a global survey, Costa Rica is considered the country with the happiest people. And maybe that’s not a coincidence. At every corner, whether...
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Discover Toronto Like a Local: A Guide to the Best Tours in the City

Want to discover Toronto beyond the usual sights? This guide rounds up the best local tours from historic walks to foodie finds so you can...
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Doors Open Toronto, Canada

If you’re planning to visit Toronto this spring, you’re in for an extra treat on May 25-26. These days, Doors Open Toronto takes place. What...
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Medical Tourism in Mexico: All About Treatment in Cancun

Venturing beyond the ordinary, travel can not only unveil breathtaking landscapes and rejuvenate the soul, but also serve as a gateway to enhancing or safeguarding...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 1

Our flight boarding was delayed multiple times. First, they were fixing a plane malfunction, then waiting for another aircraft to arrive. This was one of...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 2

Uxmal is mind-blowing! It is larger, truly a city, and far from the resort areas—quiet and peaceful. Uxmal is a Mayan city that flourished around...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 3

Today is a relaxed beach day. We just visited the mangrove forest. For those who, like me, weren’t aware – it’s a place where trees...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 4

I had cautiously allocated only three hours for Mérida in my plan, with low expectations. But we ended up loving the city! Mérida is the...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 5

About the cap. Sergey forgot it by the pool at our simple hotel in Progreso (there are no other kinds there) two days ago. The...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 6

Interestingly, tourists in Mexico City walk around in tank tops—and it makes sense, as it’s really HOT during the day—while locals, especially in the morning,...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 7

Today, we are diving into the history of all Mesoamerican civilizations—Olmecs, Toltecs, Mayans, Aztecs… We are even starting to understand who came when and what...
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Mexico Beyond the Resorts: Travel Notes. Day 8

I read that the cable car is part of the public transportation system in Mexico City, but what we saw outside the city center was...
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