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A World Over

A WORLD OVER

Detailed adventure travel guides | Budget travel advice | Inspirational travel photography

Hi there, I’M

Alan Palazón

an adventure traveler with years of long-term backpacking experience.

Want to know more about me? Then head to the About page or read my story here.

A man stood facing the camera. He is on a walking trail within a forest.
A man looking towards a village. The village sits nar the edge of a cliff.

The Top Things to do in Barichara, Colombia for Adventure Travelers

Barichara is often regarded as the most beautiful town in all of Colombia. Along with its colonial architecture, there are …
A man stands at a viewpoint overlooking a city. It's Mirador la Paloma in Medellin.

Mirador la Paloma Hike Guide Medellín

A quick but complete guide to hiking up to Mirador la Paloma (Dove Viewpoint) above Medellín, Colombia …
A sun rise over a mountain range. There are flowers in the foreground and a valley in the background.

Cerro Chirripó Costa Rica Hike: Complete Guide

Find out all you need to know to organise and conquer your hike to the summit of Cerro Chirripó, the …
A city scape at sunset. This is sunset at Cartagena, Colombia

Cerro de La Popa: the Best Place to Watch the Sunset in Cartagena, Colombia

Sunsets in Cartagena are short but sweet and I know the best spot in the city to enjoy them: Cerro …

Destinations

Discover all of the countries I’ve documented on A World Over

Alan standing on a rock overlooking Llyn Llydaw at the Snowdon horseshoe.

Hiking and Walking Guides

Find all of the guides that to hiking and walking destinations on A World Over. Where will your next amazing viewpoint be?

Waterfall Guides

On the hunt for a waterfall? Find your next adventure here with all of my guides to waterfalls.

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