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Interview with Empathy Travels: How to Travel with Empathy in Destinations with a Difficult Past
Sri Lanka, Interviews, Travel Amber Dunlap 2/25/24 Sri Lanka, Interviews, Travel Amber Dunlap 2/25/24

Interview with Empathy Travels: How to Travel with Empathy in Destinations with a Difficult Past

In the lead up to my Sri Lanka trip, I sat down with Béné Bicaba of Empathy Travels to ask for a few empathy-focused tips to enhance my experience in Sri Lanka and beyond.

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Cusco Walking Tour: A Self-Guided Five-Stop Route Through Cusco's Historic Heart and History
Cusco, Peru, Travel Amber Dunlap 2/19/24 Cusco, Peru, Travel Amber Dunlap 2/19/24

Cusco Walking Tour: A Self-Guided Five-Stop Route Through Cusco's Historic Heart and History

Cusco wears its history on its sleeve. Here’s a five-stop walking route through the city that will introduce you to the history, gastronomy, and culture of this still-thriving city of the Incas.

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Popoyo Hotel Feature: SUYO Cabañas
Popoyo, Nicaragua, Travel Amber Dunlap 6/11/23 Popoyo, Nicaragua, Travel Amber Dunlap 6/11/23

Popoyo Hotel Feature: SUYO Cabañas

SUYO Cabañas just might be the best value beachfront hotel on Popoyo’s sands. For $35 a night, move into a private cabaña right on the beach, complete with a hammock, full kitchen, and ocean views.

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Oaxaca Day Trip Idea: Shadow an Alebrije Artisan in San Martín Tilcajete
Mexico, Oaxaca, Travel Amber Dunlap 6/4/23 Mexico, Oaxaca, Travel Amber Dunlap 6/4/23

Oaxaca Day Trip Idea: Shadow an Alebrije Artisan in San Martín Tilcajete

The not-so-ancient (or technically original) Oaxacan craft tradition of alebrije-making is one to make room for in your itinerary and San Martín Tilcajete is the town to target.

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Hike Oaxaca: Go On- or Off-the-Beaten-Path on Oaxaca’s Best Hiking Trails
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/3/22 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/3/22

Hike Oaxaca: Go On- or Off-the-Beaten-Path on Oaxaca’s Best Hiking Trails

With sierra in every direction, Oaxaca is home to some of the best hiking trails in all of Mexico. Some hide waterfalls, others the perfect sunset perch, here are the top 10 Oaxaca day hikes to add to your itinerary.

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Get Out of Town: The Best Day Trips from Oaxaca City
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/31/22 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/31/22

Get Out of Town: The Best Day Trips from Oaxaca City

There’s plenty to do in Oaxaca City, but there’s also a world of ancient ruins, artisan towns, and even the world’s widest tree just beyond the city limits. Get out of town for a day on these day trips from Oaxaca City.

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What It’s Like to Experience Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21

What It’s Like to Experience Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca

There’s nothing like experiencing Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca. The air is buzzing with excitement and the scent of marigolds, while altars are set to greet the dead after their long journey back from the other side.

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A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21

A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca

Mezcal is never far from reach in Oaxaca. Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved smoky spirit from what it is and how it’s produced to where to drink it and how best to experience mezcal while in Oaxaca.

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Join the Line of Locals at Oaxaca’s Most Popular Street Food Stalls
Travel, Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 9/24/21 Travel, Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 9/24/21

Join the Line of Locals at Oaxaca’s Most Popular Street Food Stalls

Street food is one of the best ways in to understanding and mingling with the local culture. I've sniffed out the best street food stalls in Oaxaca, including where to indulge in late night tlayudas to where to find the best esquites in town.

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Start Your Day at Some of Oaxaca’s Best Breakfast Spots
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 9/19/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 9/19/21

Start Your Day at Some of Oaxaca’s Best Breakfast Spots

The options are plenty when it comes to places to grab breakfast in Oaxaca. Here's a list of Oaxaca's best breakfast and brunch restaurants to get you and your day started right.

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Bike to the 2,000-Year-Old El Arbol del Tule
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 9/2/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 9/2/21

Bike to the 2,000-Year-Old El Arbol del Tule

Two wheel it to the world’s widest tree, a Montezuma Cypress known as “El Arbol del Tule.” The easy and flat ride is a straight 45-minute shot from downtown Oaxaca to the mammoth El Tule tree.

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Refresh Your Palate With a Non-Mexican Meal
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 7/23/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 7/23/21

Refresh Your Palate With a Non-Mexican Meal

When that eventual craving hits for something other than tacos, tlayudas, and mole, this list of ten non-mexican food restaurants in Oaxaca will come in handy.

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Meet & Make With the Red Clay Ceramic-producing Maestras of San Marcos Tlapazola
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/5/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/5/21

Meet & Make With the Red Clay Ceramic-producing Maestras of San Marcos Tlapazola

Witnessing the timeless touch of a San Marcos Tlapazola Maestra’s hands at work on red clay is one of the best introductions to Oaxaca’s rich artisanal traditions.

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Hike the Heights of San Felipe del Agua Under a Setting Sun
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/31/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/31/21

Hike the Heights of San Felipe del Agua Under a Setting Sun

Just a 15-minute drive from Centro, this is an accessible and well worthwhile evening hike to add to your Oaxaca must-do list.

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Caffeinate at Oaxaca’s Best Coffee Shops
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/4/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/4/21

Caffeinate at Oaxaca’s Best Coffee Shops

Oaxaca has coffee shops hiding in every corner and calle. Here’s a coffee shop guide to Oaxaca to help you sift through the copious cafe options.

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Sample the Scintillating Street Art of Getsemaní
Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 5/14/20 Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 5/14/20

Sample the Scintillating Street Art of Getsemaní

For a satisfying sampling of street art and stop-you-in-your-tracks graffiti, beeline it for Getsemaní, a colorful neighborhood on the fringes of Cartagena’s walled city.

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Get Your Colombian Coffee Fix at the Quirky Cafe del Mural
Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/22/20 Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/22/20

Get Your Colombian Coffee Fix at the Quirky Cafe del Mural

Tucked along a shady Getsemani side street, this Cartagena cafe is taking coffee to new heights. The mad genius behind it all? An industrial designer turned coffee engineer on a mission to change the way you drink that perfect cup of joe.

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Brush Shoulders with the Living Lineage of Cartagena’s Zenú Indigenous Culture
Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/7/20 Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/7/20

Brush Shoulders with the Living Lineage of Cartagena’s Zenú Indigenous Culture

Cartagena’s original settlers didn’t arrive on galleons or speak with a Spanish tongue. Meet the OG when it comes to Cartagena culture, the centuries-old Zenú people still subtly leaving their mark in the fabric of the Colombian Caribbean.

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Assault Your Senses at Cartagena’s Maze-like Bazurto Market
Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/18/20 Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/18/20

Assault Your Senses at Cartagena’s Maze-like Bazurto Market

A visit to Bazurto Market isn’t just a peek inside local Cartagena life. It’s a head-first dive into the messy and magnificent cultural fabric of this eclectic city.

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Swivel Your Hips at Some of Cartagena’s Best Salsatecas
Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 2/22/20 Cartagena, Colombia, Travel Amber Dunlap 2/22/20

Swivel Your Hips at Some of Cartagena’s Best Salsatecas

Salsa’s rhythmic sound awakens a side of Cartagena you just have to see and experience for yourself. Try and stop your hips from moving once the salsa starts playing. I dare you.

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