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This past winter, I had the privilege of traveling through Central America for a couple of months. Stops on my itinerary included Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico. As I worked my way north, I noticed a few trends. One was there were Mayan ruins and reminders of Mayan influence on the region just about everywhere. Where no evidence of Mayan inhabitation could be found, relics left behind by other pre-Colombian civilizations almost surely could. While the regular reminders of the region’s ancient history were invigorating for me, there was plenty else to love about traveling through Central […]

Rated one of the top ten summer road trips in the country by Shape Magazine, For a drive of 150 miles that doesn’t pass through any major urban areas if the most direct route is taken, the journey from Houston to Austin offers some pretty enticing pit stop options, not to mention some wonderful views. The next time you make the trek from your luxury apartment in Houston to Austin’s capital city or vice versa and  want to break up your road trip with a meal or some gift shopping, stop at one of the following along-the-way highlights.

Traveling is a common passion, and the pursuit of travel has grown increasingly accessible to many individuals within whom this passion lies. As more and more people travel, entrepreneurs and travel experts work to fill any niche that opens for new and/or improved services. One example is the myriad accommodation options available abroad. One option that has become especially popular over the past several years is the short-term apartment rental. If you are making preparations to travel for business or pleasure and would like to enjoy the benefits that come with having your own apartment while you are away, this […]

With a rich history, beautiful architecture, and culinary delights that rank among Europe’s finest, Vienna is an easy city to fall in love with. If you’ve been thinking about visiting, this brief travel guide can give you an idea of what you can expect from the City of Music and Dreams. Getting Around Vienna Vienna was beautifully designed and has had clever city planners who created one of the most efficient, all-encompassing public transportation networks in the world. Intercity trains, computer trains, underground trains, buses, and trolleys connect the parts of Vienna to make commuting and getting around as quick […]

34 degrees south of the equator, on Uruguay’s Atlantic Coast, lies a breathtaking village where people rarely stop smiling, the forest runs right into the ocean, and time passes as slowly as chilled molasses.  Formerly a remote fishing village, the humble community of Punta del Diablo has welcomed tourism with open arms, to the benefit of the villagers and everyone who is willing to make the effort to get there. Sleeping Lodging is plentiful in Punta del Diablo, as this village with a permanent population of just over 300 people swells to accommodate 25,000 out-of-towners at the height of the tourist season. […]

Home to some of the longest inhabited lands on earth, Peru is a country with a rich history, long-standing traditions, and a diverse amalgam of fascinating cultures.  Throw in Peru’s geologic diversity, breathtaking landscape, low prices, and world-class food, and it is no wonder that Peru is the second most visited country in South America after Brazil.  AMLI blogger Jason  recently spent a month in Peru, and was thrilled to be presented with the opportunity to write a bit about the sights that he saw, the adventures he embarked on, the food that he ate, and the travel tips that […]

Vacation getaways are exciting, but they can also be expensive, exhausting, and stress-inducing.