Goats On The Road Posts

The Best Ways to Backup Your Photos and Why You Need to

When it comes to backing photos up, many people seem to have a fly by night, devil-may-care attitude. “It’ll never happen to me” or “I’m careful with my phone/camera that I take them on.” are common sentiments. And I must admit, up until a few months ago when we received the proverbial kick up the ...
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Costeño Beach Paradise – The Alternative Tayrona National Park Experience

After our long (and difficult) trek to the Lost City, we came down from the mountain and had our driver drop us off at Costeño Beach. This is where we planned to visit the famous Tayrona National Park, but we were doing things a little bit differently than most travellers who visit this part of Colombia. ...
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Visiting a Doctor Abroad: My Experience in Buenos Aires

Going to the hospital is scary. Whether you’re visiting the hospital in your home country, or abroad, the experience is always a bit nerve-wracking because you don’t know what the diagnosis is going to be. Not to mention, you’re surrounded by people hooked up to IV’s and being rolled through the hallways on gurneys. Then there’s ...
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5 Must-See Natural Wonders in Southeast Asia

Whether you are planning to travel to Southeast Asia for a few months or just a quick holiday, you should try to include at least some of the stunning local natural wonders in your itinerary. There are so many amazing places to explore. We get it can be tricky to know which ones to see, ...
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10 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Colombia

Colombia is a hot topic lately, for all the right reasons! The Lonely Planet has recently listed this South American country as a must-see for 2017; the recent peace agreement with the FARC (guerrilla group) is all over the news; and us Goats have been talking (raving) about our trip to Colombia non-stop. We spent ...
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A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Palawan, Philippines

Travelling solo is not for everyone, yes, but if you haven’t done it yet, you may want to add it to your bucket list. Solo travel will give you a sense of freedom that you would not be able to experience if you were travelling with a companion. Unlike if you’re travelling with a group, ...