North America

The Complete Guide to Snorkeling With Whale Sharks in Holbox

Snorkeling with whale sharks on Holbox is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget. Here is a complete guide on how you can find the best tour company, prices, what to expect, and everything you need to know about whale shark snorkeling tours in Holbox, Mexico.

Holbox is a small island located around a two-hour trip to the northwest of Cancun in Mexico. On the island, you can get around by bike or golf cart since only very few cars are permitted and most traffic is electric. The selection of things to do in Holbox is fantastic including seeing flamingos, experiencing bioluminescent plankton, and of course snorkeling with whale sharks.

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What is it Like to Hike Acatenango Volcano in Guatemala?

One of the most popular things to do in Guatemala is to do a volcano hike and among the volcano hikes, the overnight Acatenango Volcano hike is one of the best options. If you are interested in hiking Acatenango Volcano in Guatemala, you need to book it with a professional tour company that will pick you up from your accommodation in Antigua and take you to the volcano.

So in this one, we wanted to share what the experience is like!

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How to Get the Most Out of Dia de los Muertos in Mexico

For many, attending Dia de los Muertos in Mexico (Day of the Dead) is a bucket list experience. Though it’s called “Day” of the Dead, it’s actually a two-day holiday; though some cities and towns begin setting up about a week in advance of the actual November 1 and 2 holiday.

While Day of the Dead is known the world over as the quintessential Mexican holiday, not every town has an elaborate celebration. In fact, in many places in Mexico, you’d not even know the holiday was taking place.

If you want to attend Dia de los Muertos in Mexico to see the beautiful cemeteries covered in marigold flowers, altars in dedication to the deceased, and more — you need to know where to go. Below you’ll find information on the best places to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, and some history on the holiday itself.

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Lake Twenty Two Makes for a Gorgeous Hike Near Seattle

Lake 22 is a popular, roughly 7-mile hiking trail about an hour northeast of Seattle that offers some stunning views, a gorgeous mountain lake, and more. 

We were fortunate enough to hit this trail when we were visiting Washington and wanted to share a bit more about what to expect on this one. 

To put it bluntly, it is an amazing day trip near Seattle- you just need to be prepared for all trail conditions imaginable!

Note: We've seen the trail name written as Lake 22, Lake Twentytwo and Lake Twenty Two. We use these interchangeably in this post and apologize for any confusion.

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