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Surfing the World: The Journey of My Childhood Dreams
Surfing, Journeys Amber Dunlap 8/7/24 Surfing, Journeys Amber Dunlap 8/7/24

Surfing the World: The Journey of My Childhood Dreams

In 2023, I finally dusted off my long-lost childhood dream of learning to surf. In this post, I share that journey as it continues to evolve, dropping names of some of the surf camps, surf spots, and surf instructors I’ve appreciated along the way.

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The 10 Best Places I Traveled in 2023 (Part I)
Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico, Travel Roundups Amber Dunlap 11/29/23 Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico, Travel Roundups Amber Dunlap 11/29/23

The 10 Best Places I Traveled in 2023 (Part I)

10 countries. 40+ cities. 1 year. Whittling it down to just 10 of the best places I traveled in 2023? Not easy.

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Nicaragua in a Nutshell
Nicaragua, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 4/6/23 Nicaragua, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 4/6/23

Nicaragua in a Nutshell

Time to catch you up on the adventure that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, and without a second to spare to send you my usual travelogue updates.

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Managua, I’m Pleasantly Surprised
Nicaragua, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 2/23/23 Nicaragua, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 2/23/23

Managua, I’m Pleasantly Surprised

Managua pleasantly surprised me, as have the locals. In my first 48 hours in Nicaragua, I've felt nothing but welcome, as my route through this entirely unfamiliar country seems to be materializing.

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Montezuma to Jacó & Uvita
Costa Rica, Travelogue, Surfing Amber Dunlap 2/1/23 Costa Rica, Travelogue, Surfing Amber Dunlap 2/1/23

Montezuma to Jacó & Uvita

A quick, flight's-about-to-board recap of the final week and three days of my Costa Rica adventure, one that taught me through experience just what "pura vida" means.

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La Fortuna to Sámara, Santa Teresa & Montezuma
Costa Rica, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 1/21/23 Costa Rica, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 1/21/23

La Fortuna to Sámara, Santa Teresa & Montezuma

Getting over my sinus infection, being a beach bum on sands all over the Nicoya Peninsula, and making friends with Capuchin monkeys that seem to make daily appearances in these parts of Costa Rica

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San Jose to La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 1/16/23 Costa Rica, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 1/16/23

San Jose to La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Headaches and congestion weren't quite the start I had in mind for my Costa Rica adventure, but I'm learning to roll with it - and that I believe is the lesson.

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Panajachel, Lago Atitlan
Guatemala, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 6/24/22 Guatemala, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 6/24/22

Panajachel, Lago Atitlan

Daily updates from Panajachel on Lago Atitlan in Guatemala, a place that took on new dimension when I unexpectedly tested positive for COVID.

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Antigua Caught Me By Surprise
Guatemala, Travelogue, Antigua Amber Dunlap 6/23/22 Guatemala, Travelogue, Antigua Amber Dunlap 6/23/22

Antigua Caught Me By Surprise

Antigua was only ever supposed to be the “start here” for my unplanned Guatemala adventure. Days turned to two full weeks climbing its volcanoes, meeting its cafes, and chatting up strangers-turned-friends all over town.

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First Impressions of Guatemala
Guatemala, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 6/9/22 Guatemala, Travelogue Amber Dunlap 6/9/22

First Impressions of Guatemala

A perfectly chaotic airport entrance followed by a majestic drive through jungle-coated landscapes to my cobble-stoned and volcano-surrounded destination: Antigua, Guatemala. My first day recounted in one short post.

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It promotes the destination-less journey, living in the moment, and making every life and travel decision from an intuition-led place.

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