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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 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 …
A group of people swim in the ocean. There is a sailboat close to them and a beach.

Sailing from Panama to Cartagena via San Blas Islands: a Complete Guide

A detailed review of my experience aboard the Wildcard sailboat from Panama to Colombia, a 5-day San Blas island-hopping trip …

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.

A picture of Alan Palazon, the author.

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