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WanderBeard
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WanderBeard is the vagabond name of Ian Daye, former IT specialist for over 25 years who's decided to go wander the world and share his adventures.
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Utila might be well known for some, but for the majority, it's a TRUE hidden gem off the coast of Honduras. This is the first of two parts where we arrive on the island, check out the town & have an amazing time!

Watch the latest episode from Honduras here:
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Utila – A TRUE Hidden Gem In Honduras! 🇭🇳 (Part 1)
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August 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Hello there! Just checking to see if you've watched my video yet with WanderBeard? If you haven't, what are you waiting for?

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#Honduras #CopanRuinas #MacawMountain #Travel #SoloTravel #WanderBeard
Macaw Mountain
August 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Special thank you to the amazing people at Macaw Mountain Bird Park and Nature Reserve for an incredible time at their park. ✌️🦜🇭🇳

You can watch the episode here! youtu.be/-UjmT0E7jyM

#Honduras #CopanRuinas #MacawMountain #Travel #SoloTravel #Nature #WanderBeard
Honduran Paradise Full of Beautiful Birds! Amazing Macaw Mountain🦜🇭🇳
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August 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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My full 45-minute tour of the ruins of Copan in Copan Ruinas, Honduras is now on YouTube! I hope you'll check it out!

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#Travel #SoloTravel #CopanRuinas #Honduras #Copan #WanderBeard
Copan Ruinas: Best Mayan Ruins in Central America? 🇭🇳
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August 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The video for one of my favorite stops in my entire trip, is coming tomorrow over on YouTube! It's also the second-longest video I've ever done, so I hope you will all take the time to enjoy it!

#Wanderbeard #travel #SoloTravel #CopanRuinas #Honduras
August 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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One of the biggest questions I've been getting is "How much does it cost?" to travel full-time. My video that answers many of these questions is live today on Youtube. You can watch it here:

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#Travel #BudgetTravel #Backpacking #TravelBudget #CostToTravel #WanderBeard
How I Budget for Full-Time Travel (Without Being Rich or Retired!) 💵💹
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August 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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My first full video from Honduras is now live for everyone! The initial reaction from so many has been that Honduras is dangerous to travel to. I am here to change that mindset.

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#Honduras #SoloTravel #Backpacking #Wanderbeard
THIS IS HONDURAS!? 🤯 - My First Days Exploring The Amazing Copan Ruinas! 🇭🇳
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July 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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My first video, a prologue of sorts, from Honduras is out. I sit down and go through how you can travel from El Salvador to Honduras direct, for about $9US.

Check it out here!

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#Honduras #ElSalvador #BudgetTravel #Travel #Wanderbeard #Wanderlust
How I Got to Honduras for $9 — Here’s Exactly How! (No Flights!) 🇸🇻 🇭🇳
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July 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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My video series from El Salvador is complete! 10 Videos covering seven different cities and towns across this amazing country!

Check it out here
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#elsalvador #wanderbeard #backpacking #rutadelasflores #elzonte #santaana
Wanderbeard standing in front of the National Library in San Salvador
July 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Lake Atitlan – How To Almost Disappear Completely For Nearly A Month

As I traveled through Guatemala, one of my most-anticipated stops was going to be Lake Atitlan. There's no denying it's beauty, the history and sheer volume of places to visit. On top of all this, it has the best weather in the…
Lake Atitlan – How To Almost Disappear Completely For Nearly A Month
As I traveled through Guatemala, one of my most-anticipated stops was going to be Lake Atitlan. There's no denying it's beauty, the history and sheer volume of places to visit. On top of all this, it has the best weather in the country.
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June 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Sometimes, you just get lucky with a photo.
Taken in the Juayúa Central Park, El Salvador, along the Ruta de las Flores.

#naturephotography #photography #wanderlust #travel #wanderbeard
May 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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My latest video takes you on a complete tour of Antigua, Guatemala. We visit several of the historical sites within this amazing city!

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#antigua #guatemala #travel #walkingtour
Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour - Full 2025 Guide to the Beautiful Historic Center 🇬🇹
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May 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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I'm 51 Years Old Today.

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I'm 51 Years Old Today — No Spouse, No Kids, No Home.
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May 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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In my latest episode from Lake Atitlan, I venture into Santiago, the largest city on the lake.

I had the fortune to be able to learn what the local deity "Maximon" is all about too!

Watch here!
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#Guatemala #Travel #LakeAtitlan #SoloTravel #Wanderbeard
Santiago Atitlán - Meeting The Local Deity Maximón 🇬🇹 [Lake Atitlán Ep. 6]
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May 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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In episode 4 from Lake Atitlan, I continue my exploration of San Juan La Laguna. I was able to experience a meal at Deleite Ancestral Experience, and while I didn't shoot video for it, there's a short photo essay of the experience.

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#Guatemala #LakeAtitlan #SoloTravel
This Mayan Food Experience Was UNREAL! 🇬🇹 [Lake Atitlán Ep. 4]
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April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Episode 3 from Lake Atitlan, exploring the town of San Juan, is now live on YouTube! The most beautiful town on the lake? Find out here!
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#Guatemala #LakeAtitlan #SoloTravel #Travel
San Juan La Laguna - Is This Guatemala’s Most Colorful Town? 🇬🇹 [Lake Atitlán Ep. 3]
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April 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Are you interested in Guatemala travel? Think that Flores, and Tikal and Lake Atitlan are all it has to offer?

I just finished a two month trip through the incredible country, stopping in 15 different cities.

You can check out my playlist here:
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#Guatemala #Travel
Exploring Guatemala! - YouTube
As I continue my travels, I visit the amazing country of Guatemala. Both tourist favorites and off-the-beaten path places, my journey has something for every...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Sunset falls on Santa Ana, El Salvador.

#elsalvador #santaana #solotravel #wanderbeard #travel #travelphotography
April 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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The first episode of my new mini-series checking out various towns around Lake Atitlan is live!
I visited six different towns and cities while there!

Each episode will be less than 15 mins, quick and easy to enjoy!

Check out the first episode here
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#Guatemala #LakeAtitlan
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala – Life Around Lake Atitlán 🇬🇹 [Ep 1]
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April 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Gandalf, is it a long walk?
Yes Frodo, especially after elevensies...

#Hobbitenango #Guatemala #SoloTravel #Wanderlust #Wanderbeard #LordOfTheRings
April 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Momostenango was a place that I wanted to visit initially, because of its name. At least 90% of the reason, anyway. It sounded intriguing, mysterious, and it wasn’t somewhere I normally heard people talk about in Guatemala.

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#Wanderbeard #SoloTravel #Guatemala
April 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Did you know you can create custom thumbnails for playlists on YouTube?

Log in to the main app and go to your channel, and you can add them there.

#Youtube #Thumbnails #TipsandTricks
April 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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A long-requested video is finally live! After spending five months in Mexico in 2024 and 2025, what were my Top 10 favorite places?

Well, just click here to find out!
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#Wanderbeard #Wanderlust #Mexico #Top10 #Travel
WanderBeard’s Top 10 Places in Mexico – Hidden Gems & Favorites! 🇲🇽
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April 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Huehuetenango is a great stop for anyone traveling through Guatemala, it’s a big city, with lots of things to see and do. If you like history, well, it’s the historical capital of the Mam Empire...

#Wanderbeard #Wanderlust #Travel #Guatemala #Huehuetenango
Guatemala's Amazing Western Highlands Part 2: Huehuetenango, Zaculeu & Why You Should Visit - WanderBeard
Guatemala's Western Highlands are an incredible adventure for those who want to see a part of the country that is less-traveled.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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In my latest blog post I delve deeper into my experience traveling across the mountain highlands of Guatemala, exploring some parts of the country that is often skipped by many.

#wanderbeard #wanderlust #travel #solotravel #guatemala #coban #huehuetenango

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Venturing West, Across Guatemala To The Seldom Visited Western Highlands - Part 1 - WanderBeard
I saw so much more, so many exciting opportunities to see other parts of the country that many skip over. The Western Highlands was a key part of that
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March 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM