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How to Visit the Rainbow Slide in El Salvador
The giant rainbow slide in El Salvador that’s been popping up all over social media has caught everyone’s attention. Having visited myself, I can attest that it is super fun. Feel like a kid again and get your adrenaline pumping at Picnic Steakhouse’s famous rainbow slide. Things to know about visiting the Rainbow Slide in El Salvador: The rainbow slide is located at the restaurant Picnic Steakhouse. If you’re taking an Uber or taxi, let the driver know this is where you are going. Picnic Steakhouse is open from 10:30 am – 10:00 pm Monday – Friday and from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The cost…
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Best Places to Visit in El Salvador
For my first trip to El Salvador, I grabbed a friend, rented a car and spent two weeks. Here are the places I recommend to visit on a first trip to El Salvador: “What brought you to El Salvador?” The woman sitting across from my friend and I at the hot spring asked. “We saw a Tiktok of a rainbow slide,” My friend joked. I laughed, but I thought for a moment… What really brought me there? I’d traveled around Central America for years, visiting Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala… but it had taken me longer to make it to El Salvador. Unfortunately, most of what we hear about El Salvador…
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Day Trips from Tulum: 5 Amazing Nearby Destinations 
There’s no doubt that Tulum’s beaches are amazing. Turquoise waves gently crashing onto a golden shore lined with infinite palm trees… I could spend days just lounging there. But there is so much more to explore around Tulum as well! If you’re feeling adventurous, venture out and explore some of these amazing day trips from Tulum. The plus side is most of them are not too far away. So, if you get an early start, you can be back on the beach all afternoon! Muyil Ruins and Sian Kaan Biosphere: Not to be missed underrated day trips from Tulum! Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is filled with Mayan ruins! It can be…
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3 Days in Tulum: The Perfect Quick Escape
3 days in Tulum is the perfect amount of time to relax, rejuvenate, and experience everything that Tulum has to offer! Thanks to Instagram, Tulum has rapidly become one of the biggest, trendy travel hotspots in the world. For those of us located in the US, its close proximity makes it way more accessible than Bali, French Polynesia or the Maldives. It’s definitely one of those bucket-list destinations that feels possible. Located about an hour south of Cancun, it’s just a quick flight away making a long weekend trip totally do-able. If you’re looking for an off the beaten path experience, Tulum is by far not that, however, sometimes we all just…
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Ocean Springs, Mississippi: The Gulf Coast’s Best Hidden Gem
Nestled along the vibrant Gulf Coast, just east of Biloxi, lies the enchanting coastal town of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. With its irresistible charm and picturesque appeal, this quaint gem serves as an idyllic destination for a delightful weekend retreat or a memorable stopover on a longer journey through the captivating US Gulf Coast region. Enjoy culinary delights, explore the many art galleries and museums, and peruse the charming boutiques that line its streets. Ocean Springs proudly exudes a small-town allure that is sure to captivate and leave you with fond memories of this truly exceptional destination. (Updated Sept 25, 2023) Ocean Springs, Mississippi, a quaint small town, is a perfect…
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8 Amazing Budget-friendly Travel Destinations For Every Travel Style
Traveling on a teacher’s budget (with student loans, a car note, and a mortgage to pay) can be tough, but I still manage to take a trip just about every month. Budget-friendly travel destinations are my secret to traveling so often. While I will save up and splurge on a pricier trip every once and a while, most of my travel is very budget friendly. I know from my crazy, care-free hostel dorm days almost any trip can be done on a budget, but at this point in my life, I’m older and a little pickier about where I lay my head. While I still love the social atmosphere of hostels, I…
