I've spent years living far from my older brother. A 4-day trek in South America put me in the lead for once.

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Sinead Mulhern's brother joined her on a trek in South America.

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A trip to Colombia in my 20s turned into 8 years freelancing in South America. Here's what I'd do differently.

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A trip to Colombia inspired Sinead Mulhern to go freelance.

Jake VDVF

After living in South America for 7 years, there's just one region I always recommend to first-time visitors

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Kirstynn Joseph

I stopped making New Year's resolutions. I take a trip first — then reset my life in February.

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Instead of setting New Year's resolutions in January, Sinead Mulhern starts each year with a trip.

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At 26, I set off on a yearlong adventure to South America. It's been 6 years, and I have no plans to leave.

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Woman in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Sinead Mulhern is happier after relocating to Cuenca, Ecuador.

Sinead Mulhern

I've been to over 80 countries, and there are 5 that stand out from the rest

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I don't think enough people are talking about Vietnam as a travel destination.

Latifah Al-Hazza

I've been to 54 countries and have lived in 10. These 5 underrated places are worth the trip.

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Kate Boardman, a content creator that travels the world, in Guatemala.
Kate Boardman, a content creator who has traveled the world, in Guatemala.

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I moved to Ecuador because the US was too expensive. I'd love to move back to Montana and be near my grandkids but I can't afford it.

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Lonita Jensen in Montana; The view from Jensen's kitchen window in Ecuador.

Lonita Jensen

A 'lost valley of cities' built thousands of years ago has been found in the Amazon

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Amazon rainforest, Ecuador.

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Gunmen storm live TV show as Ecuador erupts in violence

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Gunmen stormed a live TV show in Ecuador and demanded an end to the crackdown on gangs that began when the country's most wanted prisoner escaped.

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