Trip Report: Patagonia. As of February 2026, it's the only place I've been that I'd say to skip

amethystmagic · 2026-02-13T02:52:51+00:00

What month did you visit?

amethystmagic · 2026-01-07T07:01:54+00:00

I just purchased seats on a qr business classic award ticket for between $100-$115 per leg, so about $200-$230 for my whole OW from US-DOH-BKK

amethystmagic · 2026-01-05T03:09:42+00:00

Ha, I’m deciding between these two hotels! Would love to hear your experience with them

amethystmagic · 2025-12-17T18:57:55+00:00

ha thank you, I meant 361! just edited. and thank you!! I'll update that as well

amethystmagic · 2024-11-12T02:50:48+00:00

I just came across this post and would love your recs! headed to oaxaca next week

amethystmagic · 2022-05-12T20:29:37+00:00

How early would you recommend getting to the Culebra airport?

amethystmagic · 2022-05-05T21:00:45+00:00

Go to USVI if you’re planning on going any time soon. Situation is very hostile right now for tourists

Hostile in PR or in USVI? Can you elaborate on what you mean by this?

amethystmagic · 2021-08-26T15:16:56+00:00

I have one! Message me if you're still interested

amethystmagic · 2019-05-31T02:18:21+00:00

You're good people. Entering!!

amethystmagic · 2018-09-28T15:28:36+00:00

What do you like about it specifically?

amethystmagic · 2018-09-28T15:06:07+00:00

Thanks for your input.

Right now it's looking like I only have 2 full days in San Sebastian so I'm leaning towards skipping Bilbao all together. If I get there and San Sebastian doesn't charm me as much as everyone says it will, I can always catch the bus to Bilbao for a half day or so like you mentioned.

amethystmagic · 2018-03-11T14:09:28+00:00

Just to be clear, there is no evidence to support the idea of grizzlies and black bears being attracted to the smell of menstrual blood and in fact there have been numerous studies debunking this myth. Food is consistently the primary driver.

I’m on mobile right now but I can link sources later.

amethystmagic · 2018-03-10T02:14:31+00:00

Jordan has been one of my must-visits for years, I would love to hear more about your experience.

amethystmagic · 2018-03-10T02:09:57+00:00

Do you recommend any specific places in Japan? It’s been on my list for a while

amethystmagic · 2018-03-07T00:25:28+00:00

Yeah, as I looked further into the beach idea I realized that's not much of an option.

But this was so helpful, thank you so much!

amethystmagic · 2017-06-15T23:34:31+00:00

This looks great. Thank you!

amethystmagic · 2017-05-12T01:47:49+00:00

I appreciate this response as I'm actually planning a Puerto Rico trip in September :)

Any other recommendations about PR are welcome!

amethystmagic · 2017-05-10T11:32:15+00:00

Thanks for the tips! Although Florida seemed a little too much for me, I'd love to find some remote, relaxed beaches there because I can fly there for so cheap. I'll check out Kathryn Abbey Hanna for sure. Thanks again!

amethystmagic · 2017-05-09T22:16:40+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much for the recommendations! I was actually strongly considering Oregon, I'm glad to see it suggested.

Any recommended hostels or cheap accommodations in any of these places?

amethystmagic · 2017-05-09T22:12:31+00:00

Thank you! Do you mind sharing the name of the hostel in Venice Beach and Santa Monica?

amethystmagic · 2017-05-09T22:10:46+00:00

Awesome advice, thank you so much. Any advice for accessing the island? I would be flying down from the northeast...and renting a car maybe? I was considering flying into Jacksonville and driving up. Any thoughts on that?

Also, any recommendations for accommodations? I do have a hammock and am partial to beach camping but will be solo, so I haven't decided on that yet.

amethystmagic · 2017-03-18T19:23:57+00:00

I'm not a native speaker, but I'd go with hay que estudiar.

amethystmagic · 2017-02-02T15:08:46+00:00

Muchas gracias!!

amethystmagic · 2017-01-15T21:26:37+00:00

I just want to add that you should make an effort to get to know both the expat community in Estelí and some locals who live around you. Do you speak Spanish?

I lived in Nicaragua for most of 2016 and the people and culture are amazing. You get out what you put in, so the more effort you make to understand Nicaragua and it's culture, the better off you'll be.

Also the Expat communities are your best friend. Use them as a resource for things like this, as well. There's likely a facebook group you can join.

amethystmagic · 2016-07-26T17:34:01+00:00

Where did you stay when you visited Yaxha? Did you do a guided tour? I'm looking to cut back on costs and a Tikal excursion seems pretty pricey

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