Teresa and I have recently went on a three day tour starting in Uyuni, Bolivia and passing through the many attractions in the surrounding area including Salar de Uyuni, Laguna Verde, hot springs, and lots of the beautiful nature Bolivia has to offer in the south. After going to about 6 different agencies,we had found that nearly all gave around the same price and could only bargain a small amount if possible. Most tours pass by the same exact places as well. After three days, we found all agencies failed to mentioned a few things.
First of all, for some, the thought of traveling to Nicaragua is unsettling. A third world country ravaged by war in the 70’s and 80’s, the second poorest country next to Haiti in the western hemisphere, and political corruption. However, the thought of backpacking in Nicaragua takes on a whole new vision.
Whether you are a seasoned traveler who has been navigating the globe for decades or a first-time backpacker with wide eyes and a curious spirit, there is no better place to stay while traveling than in a hostel. For those who haven’t spent a night in a hostel before, I’ll be the first to tell you… you’re missing out.
There is nothing like an inspiring travel story to get one riveted to get up and go. With a rough economy and the ripples of its effects hitting all corners of the world, is travel more of a luxury rather than a choice? A few years ago, Ramon Stoppelenburg thought of a clever idea to see the world, meet new people and inspire travelers worldwide.
Backpackers, Travelers, and the Deal savvy of the world were crushed February 26th with the Breaking News that the Best Rate Guarantee by the Wyndham Hotel Group would end its popular booking deal: Find a cheaper room, get it for free! Thanks to the BRG Blog, many of us were able to catch on to [...]
Good Afternoon Art of Backpackers! Everyone must be wondering where we have been for the past week. We apologize for our small leave of absence! In lieu of our love for travel, we at Art of Backpacking decided to participate in a Travel Competition, so to speak.
LastMinuteTravel.com, a third party travel booking site announced a [...]
