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    Discovering the U.S. Virgin Islands: A Getaway Begging To Be Enjoyed
  • Jaco Beach, a great spot to travel and work in Costa Rica (photo: Chalo Garcia).
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  • Dave in Exuma Cays, The Bahamas (photo by Kelly Lemons).
    Staniel Cay Travel Guide: The Bahamas' Best Little Island
  • Swimming pigs in the Bahamas.
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  • Dave in the Exuma Cays (photo by Kelly Lemons).
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  • Machu Picchu with my guide from G Adventures
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  • Caye Caulker (photo: Elizabeth St. Gonzales).
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  • The Atlantis Paradise Island (photo: Georgy Trofimov).
    The Bahamas: What To See on a Family Vacation
  • A front view of the shipwrecked S.S. Sapona off of the island of Bimini in the Bahamas.
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  • El Arco de Cabo San Lucas (photo: Victoria Bragg).
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    Can You Backpack The Caribbean?
  • View of a volcano and Lake Atitlan from La Iguana Perdida
    From Central America to the White House: My 2014 Travel Highlights
  • Church in San Salvador
    El Salvador Travel Tips: Notes From the Road
  • Jamaica
    4 Lesser-Known Places To Visit in Jamaica
  • Tulum ruins beach
    Best Beaches in Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • A yacht and swimmers off El Cielo (photo: Fernando Jorge).
    5 Best Cozumel Snorkeling Spots
  • Plaza Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia
    Top 9 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Gringo in Latin America
  • Mexico mural
    Mexico City Street Art: An Epic Graffiti Tour
  • Woman sitting on the beach in Las Galeras, Dominican Republic (photo: Michael Baron)
    Exploring the Dominican Republic: A Budget Backpacker's Guide
  • Museo Soumaya
    Could Mexico City be the Coolest City in the World?
  • Lucha Libre
    Lucha Libre: Monday Night Mexican Wrestling in Puebla
  • There's a lot of strategy in learning how to choose a seat on a bus in Mexico
    How to Choose the Best Seat on a Bus
  • Volcano-Acatenango-Hike
    Top 10 Things To Do In Guatemala
  • Mexico Ancient Civilizations
    Mexico Ancient Civilizations Tour with G Adventures
  • Sayulita beach
    My Day Trip to Sayulita Beach: Surf, Sand, and Serene Vibes
  • Things to do in the Dominican Republic
    8 Things To Do in the Dominican Republic
  • Playa del Carmen
    Playa del Carmen: Fish Tacos and First Impressions
  • Playa Palancar on Cozumel
    Cozumel Day Trip: An Afternoon at Playa Palancar
  • Dave in San Blas Islands, Panama
    Backpacking Panama: A Two-Week Itinerary
  • Underwater view of a whale shark, similar to what I saw while snorkeling (photo: Marcel Ekkel)
    Snorkeling with Whale Sharks in Cancun
  • Swimming with Dolphins in Cancun
  • Momotombo Volcano
    Nicaragua Travel Tips: Notes from the Road
  • Volcano Concepcion
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  • The Corn Islands in Nicaragua
    The Corn Islands in Nicaragua
  • Specially-seasoned Nicaraguan pork with tajadas (fried plantains), rice and beans, salad by the wonderful chefs at Monty's Beach Lodge
    Nicaraguan Food: Typical and Traditional Cuisine
  • Laguna Apoyo
    Top 10 Destinations in Latin America
  • Mole with chicken in Oaxaca
    The Best Food in Latin America
  • Antigua
    Guatemala Travel Tips: Notes from the Road
  • Caving in Chiapas
    7 Reasons To Choose Mexico for Adventure Travel
  • Best Places to Party in Mexico

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Dave at Ahu Ko Te Riku on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile.

Hi, I'm Dave

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I've been writing about adventure travel on Go Backpacking since 2007. I've visited 68 countries.

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