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Panama Activity Reviews Adventure Travel

Sunrise at Volcan Baru: Jeep Tour

Watching the sunrise at Volcan Baru is one of the most adventurous things to do in Panama and will be a highlight of your Panama itinerary. The bumpy ride to the top will result in the most epic view in the country, standing at the volcanic peak, watching the sunrise over the Pacific and Caribbean. …

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Panama Activity Reviews

How to Go on a Coffee Tour in Boquete, Panama

A small mountainous town at the base of a volcano, Boquete is an ideal location for growing coffee plants. Due to its microclimate, high elevation, and nutrient-rich volcanic soil, this area thrives in production and is home to almost half of the country’s coffee farms. A coffee tour is one of the best things to …

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Panama Activity Reviews Adventure Travel

Scuba Diving in Bocas del Toro: La Buga Review

While planning a trip to Panama, I was ready to get back in the water after a few years’ break from diving and chose to scuba dive in Bocas del Toro with top-rated La Buga Dive & Surf. Since trying diving and getting my PADI Open Water in Honduras in 2014, scuba diving has been …

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Portugal Activity Reviews City Travel

Lisbon Cathedral: Guide & Review (2023)

Lisbon Cathedral, or the Sé de Lisboa, is a famous Catholic church, worth visiting during your time in Old Lisbon. Built in the 12th century, it is the oldest church in the city and is one of the most significant monuments of Portugal for historical, architectural and spiritual reasons. This guide contains helpful information for …

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lisbon castle st.george lookout
Portugal Activity Reviews City Travel

Lisbon Castle of St. George (Castelo de S Jorge): How to Get There & Visiting Tips

Castelo de São Jorge is a historic castle and national monument in Lisbon’s Alfama neighbourhood. The Castle has a few different names, including: St George’s Castle, Castelo de S Jorge, Alfama Castle, and the Lisbon Castle of St. George. Built to house military troops, it is one of the only European castles not originally designed …

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lisbon aquarium
Portugal Activity Reviews City Travel

Lisbon Aquarium: Is it Worth it and Essential Tips (2023)

Experience four oceans at once in one of the largest aquariums in Europe: The Lisbon Aquarium. Since its opening in 1998, the modern aquarium has been visited by 1 million visitors annually, making it the most popular cultural attraction in Lisbon. Within the aquarium are more than a hundred species of marine life, including rays, …

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telecabine lisboa cable car
Portugal Activity Reviews City Travel

Telecabine Lisboa: Portugal’s Cable Car & Gondola Lift (2023)

One of the best things to do in Lisbon’s modern waterfront district is to ride the Telecabine Lisboa: a gondola lift-style cable car. Opening in the spring of 1998 for the Expo’98 in Lisbon, it is nicknamed the Expo cable car and was one of the biggest attractions of the Expo. Spanning 1230m in length …

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Portugal Activity Reviews Adventure Travel

Easy Scooter Rental in Lagos, Portugal: Sidecar32 Review

When planning how to get around the Algarve from Lagos, a scooter rental is the best option, providing the most flexibility for destination choice and parking needs. We had previously rented a scooter during our vacation to Roatan, Honduras a few years back, and it was a blast to spend the day driving around everywhere. …

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parasailing algarve portugal
Activity Reviews Adventure Travel Portugal

Parasailing Algarve, Portugal: Dream Wave Algarve Review & Essential Tips

Parasailing in the Algarve is one of the most fun and adventurous things to do on your trip to Portugal, so make sure you add it to your bucket list! But which tour operator to choose? Find out my review of parasailing with Dream Wave Algarve. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of …

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Hi, I’m Melissa, and I have a confession to make… I’m in love with everything travel and adventure. That, along with sunsets and desserts. Anyone else?

My incurable wanderlust has lead me to explore 15+ countries. I’m on a journey to show you all the beauty there is in this world on every opportunity I find to escape from my 9-5 life.

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