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Hiking the Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia

Hiking the Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia
When most think of hiking to ruins in South America, the majority look no farther than Peru and its Machu Picchu. However, Peru is not alone with impressive hiking trails to amazingly preserved ruins. That’s why I chose to go to the Caribbean coast of Colombia and into the Sierra Nevada near Santa Marta. I…
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Three Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Havana Cuba

Three Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Havana Cuba
When one travels to Havana for the first time, you must ride in a convertible classic car. You must also try a refreshing mojito and perhaps a real habano (Cuban cigar). However, since I’ve been to the City of Columns or the Rome of the Caribbean almost countless times, I have some favorite must-dos that…
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Before You Go – Cuba 101 Video

Before You Go – Cuba 101 Video
Wanna see Cuba before it changes? NOW is the time to travel to Cuba while Americans still can. However, before you do, you will need travel tips from a Cuba expert because Cuba is NOT a typical Caribbean destination or port. Cuba Travel Tips from a Cuba Expert - Heidi Siefkas Intro to Heidi, Your…
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Look Up Tutorial Beachside

Look Up Tutorial Beachside
There’s a famous quote by Karen Blixen, “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, and the sea.”  I stand behind my peer author’s wisdom as I know a good workout, cry, and/or beach time can cure just about anything. I’ve used Blixen’s tip before. However, I would like to add my two cents…
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Three Adventures in Santiago de Cuba NOT to Miss

Three Adventures in Santiago de Cuba NOT to Miss
Why Travel to Santiago de Cuba? Santiago de Cuba (St. James of Cuba) is the major city of the Oriente (Eastern portion of Cuba), comprised of six provinces. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba with nearly 600,000 inhabitants. In fact, Santiago was the capital of Cuba before La Habana; thus, its…
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Three Must Do Activities for Any Trip to Chile

Three Must Do Activities for Any Trip to Chile
Chile is a vast country with a deep cultural history and vast expanses of natural landscape. Stretching down the Eastern coast of South America with the South Pacific Ocean pounding the shore and bordered by Argentina and Bolivia, it’s filled with must-visit locations for any adventurer. For a whistle-stop tour of all the highlights, here…
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The Beauty of Backpacking: Practical Things to Consider

The Beauty of Backpacking: Practical Things to Consider
For those of you looking for your next great getaway, I've reached out to a peer adventurer and writer, Jason Peterson, to share with you his travel tips for backpacking. Although I'm an outdoors lover with a list of great adventures under my belt, I figured having a second opinion is always a good idea.…
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Three Adventure Travel Musts on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Three Adventure Travel Musts on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Mexico Holds a Special Place in My Heart My first international trip as a young child was to Mexico. That trip is the reason that I have a case of severe wanderlust. It was also the experience that forced me to learn Spanish, live in Spain for two years, and eventually become bilingual. For this,…
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