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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.
Higher Than a Kite in Titicaca
Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca, Peru, is known for its weavers. So I couldn’t resist searching for a unique artefact to bring back that reflects this culture…
Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Drop the Gloves
For anyone reading this title who loves hockey (and being Canadian, who doesn't?), you might think this post is about getting in a fight. Especially with the back alley photo, right? You couldn't be more wrong. It's about art. It was a particularly frigid day in...
Encountering 2 Cultural Giants in Santiago, Chile
It would seem that without knowing it, I have been following in the footsteps of Pablo Neruda, one of Chile's (and the world's) most famous poets. But if you think those are giant shoes to follow, Chile had an even bigger surprise in store for me! My flirtation with...
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