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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.

I document my travels on A World Over through in-depth destination guides to help you plan your trips and travel photography to inspire your next adventure.

On my blog you’ll find detailed guides packed with expert budget-travel tips for incredible, adrenaline-fuelled destinations such as hikes, waterfalls, beaches and other locations that are less-visited.

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.

Latest Posts

The most recent content from my travels to inspire yours.

A town in a valley.

Hike to Mirador de Orosi (Orosi Viewpoint)

The Orosi Valley is a fun natural escape from the city at just 1 h 30 min from San José …
A valley. There are coffee fincas in the foreground and hills in the background.

High Mountain Cross Hike Orosi Hike Guide

The High Mountain Cross Hike is a challenging trail with great views of the Orosi Valley and its coffee-finca clad …
A small bird walks along a sandy beach towards small cliffs.

How to Visit Playa Buena Vista Near Samara 

A quick and complete guide for getting to and enjoying Playa Buena Vista, a great beach close to the popular …
A Baird's tapir walks through tall grass in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.

Visiting Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica 

Discover Corcovado National Park, a wildlife haven on the Osa Peninsula home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity …

Destinations

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

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

Hiking & 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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