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Peru’s Jungle City
Peru's Jungle City Guest post by: Nicole Tegge I think for most of us, we grow up with vivid images of the Amazon jungle: man-crushing anacondas, stalking jaguars, sky-scraping tree canopies. Well, at least I did, probably due to my fascination with all-things...
Things to Do in Cape Town
Everything You Need to Do in Cape TownGuest post by: Lucy BuchholzThe Mother City, otherwise know as Cape Town, is the oldest city in South Africa, and home to a range of beautiful animals, breath-taking views and fun-filled activities. It’s no wonder that there is an...
Visiting the Maldives – With Kids!
Visiting the Maldives -With Kids!Have you ever dreamt about visiting the Maldives -- that picture-perfect country of atolls where you can often find couples (and perhaps ABC’s The Bachelorette) escaping to for a luxury vacation in an overwater bungalow? Yes? Us...
A Quick Guide to Visiting Kosovo
A Quick Guide to Visiting Kosovo Guest post by: Joan Shock Kosovo is the newest European country and is also one of the smallest. Comparatively, it’s about the size of Delaware. When I first moved here in June of 2018, I didn’t know what to expect. I had never heard...
Hawaii You?
Hawaii, You?Post by: Britta Gehres I want to tell you something about the beautiful beaches I have visited on O’ahu. Even in the blazing heat I found myself a spot were I could almost spend a whole day. But please be aware that there might be some people who don’t...
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords Post by: Emily Pippard Last July I went on a cruise holiday to Norway with my family and I felt it deserved its own post, because the scenery was absolutely incredible. Norway has always been a country I wanted to visit because I had...
Christmas Around the World
Christmas Around the WorldGuest post by: Nicole Tegge (Follow on Spotted Places here) I'm sure you've heard of Santa Claus, but what about Babouschka? In Russia, children don't eagerly await Santa but rather Babouschka. Babouschka is the old woman or...
10 Things to Do in Dubai
10 Things to Do in Dubai Guest post by: Rosie Bell Everything is mega in Dubai. Mega huge malls (they’ve got the biggest in the world), mega skyscrapers (the Burj Al Arab stands proudly in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s tallest building), mega fountain...
Way Down in Mexico (City)
Way Down in Mexico (City) Written by: Danielle Robles Photos by: Anjelica Jardiel Mexico City was not quite what I had expected. Which is actually probably not fair to say because I didn't know what to expect. The only descriptions ever whispered about the city...
3 Perfect Days in Hokkaido, Japan
3 Perfect Days in Hokkaido, Japan Guest post by: Jojo Aquino Watch the video below for a visual journey of beautiful Hokkaido! Day 1 Sapporo Shopping Station The shopping mecca Head over to Sapporo Station, the main train station of...
Dubai: the City that Shines
Dubai: the City that Shines Guest post by: Davide Bona I was trying to decide which city to write about. I have visited so many cities and places and had so many incredible experiences that it was difficult for me to decide. First, I thought that I’d start with a...
Cape Verdean Food
Cape Verdean Food: 10 Traditional Dishes Guest post by: Cecilia Kern Cape Verde is known for their morabeza or hospitality. Often this hospitality extends far behind a warm smile and greeting. Cape Verdeans are eager to share with you their culture, history, and most...
What You Need to Know About Au Pairing
What You Need to Know About Au Pairing Guest post by: Veronica Mazzocco Being young means loving adventure, but most of the time, it also means not having the way to afford it. And while I am still nowadays struggling with making my ends meet, I have found one of the...
A Guide to Siargao (And 10 Mistakes to Avoid)
A Guide to Siargao (and 10 mistakes to avoid) Guest post by: Jojo Aquino Siargao instantly became my favorite solo travel destination. And in a short amount of time, I made plenty of mistakes. Here’s a solo female traveler’s guide to Siargao and 10 mistakes to avoid!...
Love Letter to Bocas del Toro, Panama
Love Letter to Bocas del Toro, Panama Guest post by: Rosie Bell You’ll often hear of places where travellers tend to ‘get stuck’ (in the good way). I’ve heard urban myths of people going to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca for a week and never going back home. I’ve witnessed...
10 Things You Should Do When Visiting St. Lucia
10 Things You Should Do When Visiting St. Lucia Guest post by: Charlotte Rick I went away to St Lucia last November, and had the most amazing nine days in the sun. We stayed at St James’s Club, Morgan Bay which was part of an all-inclusive package deal through Virgin....
Exploring Madrid with 20 Euros
Exploring Madrid with 20 Euros Guest post by: Sydney Marie I truly stand by the belief that traveling is always money well spent. Where do I even start? For me, traveling opens up my mind and heart to a whole new idea of life. It changes me, and every time I come home...
Yerevan Highlights
Yerevan Highlights Guest post by: Tara Matthews I hit up Armenia’s capital Yerevan last month for a short and sweet two day adventure. For a variety of reasons my expectations for Yerevan and Armenia were pretty low. These thoughts were augmented by the...
The Incredible Komodo Islands
The Incredible Komodo Islands Guest post by: Emily Pippard As a David Attenborough fan, I figured I couldn’t go all the way to Indonesia and not see Komodo dragons! I was a bit nervous because its not such a well-trodden path, but at this point I was with my...
10 Best Travel Apps
10 Best Travel Apps Guest post by: Nicole Tegge (Follow on Spotted Places here) Long gone are the days of travel agents, travel brochures and travel cheques. Today with just our phones we can do almost everything from searching for flights, finding the perfect...
Hidden Hiking Gems in Hong Kong
Hidden Hiking Gems in Hong Kong Guest post by: Cherine Chan (Follow on Spotted Places here) Hong Kong, a tiny city located in Southeast China, is known to be a concrete jungle where skyscrapers are found in every square foot of the city. In such a compact city...
Everyone Deserves a Thailand in their Life
Everyone Deserves a Little Thailand in their Life Guest post by: Souvik Mandal Lately, I have been spending a lot more time on Skyscanner rather than Facebook which quite explains how I ended up in Thailand without stressing about burning a hole in my pockets....
#PROTIPS for Traveling Like a Pro… from a Pro Traveler
#PROTIPS for Traveling like a Pro... from a Pro Traveler Post by: Kriis Alyse This post was a collaborative effort between myself, and my husband. I wanted to share some of his pointers that I feel have allowed us to travel more frequently, while also reaping the...
10 Things You Will Love About Cali, Colombia
10 Things You Will Love about Cali, Colombia 1. Caleños You will meet some of the warmest and friendliest people, some will become your closest friends and others will leave a lasting impression even if you only met them briefly. 2. Your Feet Are Never Cold...
Ernest Hemingway’s Cuba
Ernest Hemingway's CubaPost by: Danielle Robles It’s instantly evident upon strolling through Havana that the presence of Ernest Hemingway still lingers. After all, the beloved novelist’s love affair with the island lasted over 30 years. Seven of his greatest (and...
Magical Marrakesh, A Travel Guide
Magical Marrakesh: A Travel Guide Post by: Shruthi Parker I can’t think of anywhere I have enjoyed traveling to more than Marrakesh, Morocco. We spent five beautiful days there, but we surely could have spent fifty more. With its village-like feel and European...
Barbados is Not Just Resorts
Barbados is Not Just Resorts Post by: Rick Relf (Follow on Spotted Places @Richard.Relf49) In mid-January the two of us took a flight to Barbados. we had pre-booked an Air B&B, partly for affordability, but also for location. We planned to relax for a month --...
48 Hours in Stunning Vancouver
48 Hours in Stunning Vancouver Post by: Mayuri Kashyap (Follow on Spotted Places @tosomeplacenew) Vancouver is one of the most vibrant cities in Canada. Located in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver is known for its beautiful coastline. It boasts of a...
Split, Krka, and a Whole Lot of Heat
Split, Krka, and a Whole Lot of Heat Post by : James Harris (Follow on Spotted Places @james_tours) Croatia is now apparently, the location of choice for a large portion of holidaymakers and within 15 minutes of landing, I started to see why. This trip was probably...
Lima, Let’s Eat
Lima, Let's Eat Post By: Priscilla M. Rodriguez ( Follow on Spotted Places @ViajesyComidasDelMundo) Lima is not one of the most beautiful capitals of the world. But it remains in the top 5 for the best cuisine. We stayed at the Hilton Miraflores, a comfortable...
Exploring Hoysala Architecture in Karnataka
Exploring Hoysala Architecture in Karnataka Post by : Priya & Praveen (Follow on Spotted Places app @Backpacknbrushes) Hoysala dynasty was known for its intricate architecture and amazing workmanship. The temples literally leave you jaw-dropping and you will end...
A Roadtrip through New England
A Road Trip through New England Post by : Joan Marie Shock (Follow on Spotted Places @thetalesofawanderer) I don’t know about you guys, but road trips are my absolute favorite way to travel. The open road in front of you, the ability to stop and see whatever...
The Ultimate Guide to Southeast Asia
The Ultimate Guide to Southeast Asia Post by: Lucy Buchholz (Follow on Spotted Places @Lucy.Buchholz) We all crave adventure, so whether you’re a hiker, a beach lover or a wanderer, traveling South East Asia (SEA) will certainly give you and unforgettable...
The Top of the South Island New Zealand
The Top of the South Island New Zealand Post by : Lee-Ann McKenzie (Follow on Spotted Places @BeFreeWithLee) The top of the South is one of the many magical places in New Zealand. There are endless opportunities to explore in nature’s creativity. Luckily, I am...
The Ultimate Zanzibar Travel Guide
The Ultimate Zanzibar Travel Guide Post By: Joy Idahosa - TMID (Follow on Spotted Places @JoyIdahosa) Have you always wanted to visit Zanzibar but you get so overwhelmed with all the details and complications that you just give up altogether? A lot of people...
Road Trip Itinerary for Iceland’s Southern Region
Road Trip Itinerary for Iceland's Southern Region Post by : Ciara Rose (Follow on Spotted Places @seaairuh) There is something to be said for trendy things, and in this case, Iceland has earned all the hype that it has received. The land of the midnight sun and the...
Touch Down in Brazil
Touch Down in Brazil Post by: Sophia Garner (Follow on Spotted Places @Siophiahhg) Off the bat, I’m going to say now I will not be boring you with all the drivel that comes with beginning most people’s holidays, travels, trips, adventures and so on. Quite frankly no...
Gili Air: One to Add to the Bucketlist
Gili Air: One to Add to the Bucketlist Post by : Samara Jane Tapp (Follow on Spotted Places @_tapped.in) If you had arrived on any one of The Gili Mantra Islands, 25 years ago, you had probably been shipwrecked trying to get between Bali and Lombok. You may...
Cancun: A Tropical Narnia
Cancun: A Tropical Narnia Post by : Palav Desai (Follow on Spotted Places @Palav.Desai) A Caribbean vacation promises a bunch of exciting adventures to look forward to! Pristine beaches with waters that play out an interesting intermix of a million hues of...
Two Days in El Calafate, Patagonia
Two Days in El Calafate, Patagonia Post by : Victoria Laroche Creux (Follow on Spotted Places @Victorias.Travels) For the third year of my bachelor’s degree, I had the opportunity to go on exchange to Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the year I spent there, I...
How to Travel like a Boss on a Backpacker’s Salary
How To Travel Like a Boss on a Backpacker's Salary Spend less, travel more. If you're the type of traveler who doesn't mind roughing it a bit then we are going to get along just fine during the time it takes you to read this. Over the course of my travels, I...
Germany: A Week Long Itinerary to Munich
Germany: A Week-Long Itinerary to Munich Post by: Mayuri Kashyap (Follow on Spotted Places @Tosomeplacenew) München, the Bavarian capital of Germany was our first European destination. The spring of 2017 was a great time to set foot into Europe and capture the...
Hiking at Bukit Keluang
Hiking at Bukit Keluang Post by : Aditi Shukla (Follow on Spotted Places @Lyf&Spice). This post first appeared on Lyf&Spice. What is the best part of a hike? To me, it’s the unpredictability. I love the uncertainty associated with every hiking trail....
Pizza, Pasta, Pronto — My Trip through Italy
Pizza, Pasta, Pronto: My Trip Through Italy Post by : Lisa Gransow (Follow on Spotted Places @letsbeadventures) 6 a.m. – Airport Berlin SXF. It should be the beginning of something great, of something new. The beginning of an unforgettable journey with my best...
A Dublin Spring
A Dublin Spring The Travel Bug Bite In the first week of February, I embarked on a cross-Atlantic voyage for two months that quickly became more than just a trip to experience a new trade; it became an unexpected opportunity to make friends and learn about centuries...
First Things First — Montreal to Quebec
First Things First: Montreal to Quebec Post by: Nicole Peters (Follow her on Spotted Places @Nicole22 ) 2017 is the year of firsts for me. I moved across the country, which was also my first time moving, my first flight alone and my first time attending...
My Neverland — Agnes Water
My Neverland: Agnes Water Post by: Brittany Ferreira (Follow Brittany on Spotted Places @Brittany.Ferreira) As you are driving down the East Coast of beautiful Australia you might just head for the big things on the map; but please take note of the small...
Iceland: The Ultimate Roadtrip
Iceland: The Ultimate Roadtrip Post By: Victoria Waller (Follow on Spotted Places @VenturewithV) When you think about Iceland what would typically come to your mind? You may probably think about a country completely covered in ice (hence the name obviously)....
6 Ways to Save Money While Traveling
6 Ways to Save Money While Traveling Post by: Jake Allegro (Follow on Spotted Places @jake.allegro) It’s something every world traveler thinks about; how do you save those extra few dollars or euros while out there on the road? Well, it can be hard to do,...
Our Cruise to the End of the Earth
Our Cruise to The End of the Earth Post by: Dani and Riv (Follow them on Spotted Places @DykeTales) When we started to plan our trip to South America, Dani casually dropped into the conversation that she wanted to go to Antarctica if we were going to be that close...
How to Plan Southeast Asia for Under $1500
How to Plan Southeast Asia for Under $1500 Post By : Joelle Riding (Follow on Spotted Places @ridingaroundtheglobe) “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, never bought a plane ticket.” Southeast Asia is everything you would imagine and more. It’s beautiful,...
Vietnam Travel Guide
Vietnam Travel Guide Guest post by: GoGo Budget Travel (Follow on Spotted Places @ChloeLiying.Lin) When it comes to Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is easily my favorite pick. Once a lesser-known destination, it has become more and more popular among...
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The Spotted Places Blog Spotted Places has a mission: Inspire others to experience the world. We are excited to introduce our blog, which we hope will help to inspire even more people. We see our blog being very similar to our our Podcast, which allows listeners to...
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