FinnsAway blog – nomad life and travel adventures
Travel stories about nomad life and holiday trips in Latin America. Travel itineraries, city guides, finding the best spots for hiking, road trips and introducing interesting destinations, also off the beaten path.
Published: September 28, 2025
The journey across Brazil began with exploring the city of Manaus in Amazonas, followed by a riverboat trip down the Amazon. First to Santarém and Alter do Chão, then on a second boat all the way to Belém.
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Published: April 20, 2025
We took a two-week trip to Jamaica at the beginning of the year as part of a longer journey around the Caribbean. In this post, we explore the capital Kingston, as well as Boston Bay, Port Antonio, and Falmouth on the island’s northern coast, and share practical tips for independent travel in Jamaica.
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Published: February 23, 2025
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is a bustling metropolis whose historic center, Ciudad Colonial, exudes colonial history.
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Published: February 9, 2025
Winter in the Caribbean began in the Dominican Republic. This post looks back at the first weeks of the trip, when we were house-sitting and taking care of cats in the village of Dominicus, and spending time in Bayahibe and on the beautiful island of Saona.
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Published: November 30, 2020
Mexico is an endless wonderland for independent traveleres, and a budget friendly travel destination. Summary of three months in Mexico.
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Published: November 11, 2020
Ajijic by Lake Chapala offers an escape from busy Guadalajara, and is popular among expats too.
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Published: November 10, 2020
Guadalajara, the capital city of the Jalisco state in Mexico, charms with a historical center full of beautiful architecture.
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Published: October 28, 2020
San Miguel de Allende has been listed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it surely is stunning.
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Published: October 12, 2020
Puebla is surrounded with mountains and volcanoes - in this post we hike on top of La Malinche
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Published: September 25, 2020
In January 2020 we traveled in the Central Highlands of Mexico. In this post we introduce colonial Puebla and Cholula, just 130 km from Mexico.
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Published: June 20, 2020
Cost summary of one month in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
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Published: June 6, 2020
Summary and route of our one month trip in Belize, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.
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