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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
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I'm always a little uncomfortable when it comes to visiting indigenous people on their turf. And yet, in the desire for 'authenticity' in travel, understanding how people live is the best way to learn about a culture. It's just that in many cases, it feels contrived;...
Inquiring (and sadistic) minds need to know…
Discovering the New World often meant bringing the worst of the Old World along for the ride. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to the Spanish Inquisition, which was one of the most unsavoury imports (along with typhus and small pox) that the Spanish brought to Central and South America…
Rediscovering Colombia after 500 years
Almost 500 years ago, Spanish galleons made their way across the Atlantic and 'discovered' Colombia, where they founded the first European cities in the American continent. Now, after years of guerrilla and paramilitary unrest, and an unfortunate global reputation for...
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