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I certainly don't review all hotels, but when I can, I'll add a full review here and there. Always look up the hotel for the latest rates and reviews. :)

 
Hi, I'm Leslie! I hope to inspire you to budget travel on as little as $30/day, lend a few travel tips, share some real stories, and give useful information on the places I've been
... the type of information that I search for before I travel to a place.

Latest Articles & Adventures

Statua de Sirena - the mermaid statue. A good beach snorkel spot on Roatan.

Snorkeling by the Ugly Mermaid in Roatan

Roatan Boat Tours by Gustavo Pavón
I could not stop taking photos and video! Wow. So beautiful, so close. Should I have been more afraid than I was?!

OMG Swimming with the Sharks at Pigeon Cay, Roatan, Honduras

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Osprey Fairview 55 Backpack

Osprey Fairview 55 Backpack

Although I'm really a diehard Eagle Creek girl, this pack is considered the best of the bunch right now. It's a good size, has good features (including zip-away straps), and Osprey has excellent customer service. This particular model is shaped for women. The 55 liter includes a daypack that zips and/or clips to the main bag.

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