Belize is a very small and often overlooked country in Central America. It’s not the most popular travel destination, but it should definitely be more popular than it is because this little country offers so much to travelers: jungle, adventure, delicious cuisine, and beaches. What more could you want out of a vacation to Central America? Aside from what it offers, Belize is a very safe travel destination and the primary language spoken is English if that’s important to you. So now that you have decided to visit Belize on your next trip, where should you go?! Well, check out…
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Where We’ve Been and Why We Haven’t Written in a While
We know it’s been a while since we last wrote a blog post, and we apologize. As so often happens, life gets in the way. This past summer was not one of those travel-filled summers we have come to love. In fact, it was a very difficult summer for a multitude of reasons, and we had to take a difficult look in the mirror and make some decisions that were best for us financially and emotionally over what maybe we really wanted to do. Our plan over the past year was to move from Milwaukee to another city in the…
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20 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Portland
Portland, Oregon is a must-visit for people who love food, beer, and all things weird. The Pacific Northwest city is often overshadowed by bigger, more popular cities like Seattle and San Francisco, but Portland is worth a visit of its own. It has its own unique vibe and balances a small town atmosphere with big city amenities. We hope that these 20 photos will make you want to visit Portland on your next trip to the Pacific Northwest. Interested in traveling to Portland? Don’t forget to check out all MY Travel BF’s recommendations for a trip to Portland! Have you…
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Visiting the Tikal Ruins from Belize
When planning your trip to Belize, do not skip over visiting San Ignacio in western Belize. Sure, it’s not the glamorous beaches, unbelievable snorkeling, and tropical paradise that most imagine when they picture traveling to Belize, but western Belize, and in particular San Ignacio, offer ancient caves where Mayan sacrifices took place, Mayan ruins, and simply a completely different, less touristy side of Belize. One of the main attractions in western Belize, and all of Belize for that matter, is Mayan ruins. While there are countless ruin sites throughout Belize and Central America, Tikal is the absolute best place to…
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A Visitor’s Guide to San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a top travel destination in the United States for many people and one we had been wanting to go to for a long time. We were finally able to get to the Bay Area city and take in everything beautiful San Francisco has to offer. While San Francisco is definitely an expensive travel destination, it’s one that’s worth visiting at least once in your life. Where to Stay in San Francisco: It was difficult finding a budget friendly place to stay in San Francisco. Hotels, hostels, and Airbnbs were all really pricey. Ultimately, we decided on staying…
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