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How to Get a COVID Antigen Test in Playa del Carmen from Farmacias del Ahorro

If you’re traveling to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, you’ll likely need a negative COVID test result in order to fly home. One of the easiest ways to get a COVID antigen test in Playa del Carmen is through Farmacias del Ahorro. Disclaimer: This post is only meant to give general information for those in need of a COVID test to fly out of Mexico and/or to return home. If you...

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Top 15 Delicious Food Festivals Around the World

In my adventures across all seven continents, sampling foods from different countries has become a crucial part of my travel itineraries. When it comes to tasting the best cuisine across the globe, there’s no better or easier way to try them all than at a food festival. Visiting food festivals around the world while traveling allows you to taste so much of the...

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What It’s Like Traveling While Asian American to Every Continent

Hi, I’m Michelle. I’m a second-generation Japanese and Chinese American who spent the last seven years traveling to every continent across over 60 countries. When you don’t know how to pose like the cool kids | Chichen Itza, Mexico Like many multi-cultural people, I’ve spent the majority of my life in constant cultural confusion: not American enough, not Asian...

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How to Get Paid to Travel to Every Continent (Yes, Even Antarctica)

Wondering how you can get paid to travel to every continent? The good news is it’s not impossible. I know, because I’ve done it! After finding ways to work and travel around the world to all seven continents, I’ve put together a list of the top travel jobs that will help you see the world with a paycheck. What you won’t find in this guide: any...

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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Life at McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Life at McMurdo Station, Antarctica is a unique experience that many dream of being part of. At least that’s how I felt. Getting to live and work in Antarctica was an amazing opportunity that despite its ups and downs, I would do all over again in a heartbeat. In this article, take a peek inside McMurdo Station, the continent’s largest research facility...

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How to Travel More While Working Full Time: A Step by Step Guide

What’s the secret to being able to travel more while working full time? Planning and creativity. While you might feel constrained with a full-time job, there’s also a silver lining that makes it easier to travel more while working 9-5 in some ways: a predictable schedule. With set work hours and holidays, all it takes is a good travel plan made for the year and a bit...

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The 11 Best Walking Beaches in the Caribbean

While it’s not difficult to find a list of the best beaches in the Caribbean, finding the best walking beaches in the Caribbean can be a little trickier. My time working on cruise ships and visiting over 60 countries as well as traveling to all seven continents allowed me the good fortune of sauntering across some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the...

Four tacos al pastor with onions and cilantro at El Fogon tacqueria in Playa del Carmen

The Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen Locals Love

When you’re in search of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen, go where the locals go. I’ve been coming to Playa regularly over the last few years and most recently stayed for several months as so many of my Mexican friends to live here. During my visits, I’ve been lucky enough to have them take me to their favorite local restaurants and what...

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30+ Useful Stocking Stuffers for Travelers Under $20

Stocking stuffers for travelers make great gifts because of their convenient and easy to pack size. There’s nothing world travelers love more than presents that are space-saving and luggage friendly, as well as items that are useful. As someone who spent the last several years traveling across all seven continents and the Seven Seas, I’ve learned what...

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The Best 15 Day Trips from Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is uniquely located on the Riviera Maya’s coast, positioning it to be a perfect hub for day trips to other cities, towns, and sightseeing destinations around the Yucatan Peninsula. Whether you want a day filled with archeological and historical exploration through Mayan ruins or a relaxing getaway to nearby islands, all of these excursions are easily...