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The first time we went to Mexico I was very hesitant to take the bus. I don't know about your experience, but where I live, the bus is not convenient. You have to switch a few times and it'll take you an hour to get anywhere, not to mention the bus only comes by once an hour. Basically, I'll take the bus if it's my only option. Plus, public transport used to seem a bit daunting to me. For those of you in larger cities, laugh away, but again, I was hesitant to take on the bus in a foreign country.  Contrary to my first opinion, in most counties, public transportation is  THE  way to travel. Puerto Vallarta doesn't have an underground system (at least not that I'm aware of), but they do have plenty of buses and taxis. Taxis are great if you need to get to a specific location and you're in a huge hurry and don't mind paying for your convenience. Otherwise, buses are still pretty quick and much more affordable.  If you've seen our Cancun Buses v...

Heading to Germany? Check out this fun, free attraction in the heart of Munich. Watch for updated posts coming soon for a quick travel guide to Munich.

Located only 10 minutes from the Austrian border, Oberstdorf is a wonderful base point for travels around Southern Germany and the Western portion of Austria. The town itself is surrounded by three major mountains: Nebelhorn, Söllereck, and Fellhorn. This means you'll have amazing views on clear days and the option of in-town attractions or the more remote mountain hikes and gondolas. Keep reading for more information on things to do in the area!  How to Get Here Hohenems/Dornbirn Airport Car Public Transportation Book Bus Tickets  ~€33.40, 2 hr 50 minutes Munich Airport Car Public Transportation Book Train Tickets  ~€20, 2 hr 20 minutes Innsbruck Airport Car Public Transportation Book Train Tickets  ~€59.90, 5 hr Things to Do Hiking /Skiing - The same mountains that are great for hiking have skiing available during winter months. Click the link for interactive hiking trail map seen below. Interacti...

Located on the Rhine River, Strasbourg is only a short walk or drive away from Kehl, Germany. It's proximity to the border makes this town a great stop on your trip to Germany. Strasbourg is also the official seat of European Parliament and may be best know for it's historic Le Petite France section featuring canals and medieval style buildings. How to Get Here Stuttgart Airport Car Public Transportation Book Bus Tickets  ~€20, 2 hr 30 minutes Paris Airport Car Public Transportation Book Train Tickets  ~€30, 1 hr 50 minutes Things to Do Batorama Boat Tours - For only €13, enjoy a 70 minute boat tour of Strasbourg. Discounts available for children. Le Petite France - This picturesque area is what Strasbourg is best known for. Be sure to bring a camera as you cross over bridges from the modern world into history. Enjoy the old architecture and surrounding parks. The best part of all, is this attraction is f...

Baden-Baden is a staple town of the Black Forest region. It is located 165 km southwest of Frankfurt and around 100 km west of Stuttgart. While it may be lesser known that Stuttgart, there is plenty to see and do. There are numerous benefits to sticking to smaller towns vs the large, well known cities. While you may want to stop into the large cities to catch landmarks such as the Porsche Museum or the large Cathedrals, you'll want to stray further away to get the most culture, ease of movement, and often times better food. Fewer crowds and fewer tourists means easier parking and a better walking around experience. If you don't know Baden-Baden, keep reading for travel tips! How to Get Here Stuttgart Airport Car Public Transportation Book Bus Tickets  ~€7, 1 hr 45 minutes Frankfurt Airport Car Public Transportation Book Train Tickets  ~€19.90, 2 hr 45 minutes Things to Do Hiking- There are more trails than we can possible write about here, b...