Traveling by slow boat from Thailand to Laos is a unique way to travel between two of the most popular countries in the SE Asia backpacking circuit. While the concept is romantic, do note that this is not the easiest, and certainly not the fastest way to get from Thailand to Laos. The overland options […]
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I first saw a photo of Grutas Tolantogo on a suggested post on social media – damn those algorithms really know what I would like: dreamy baby blue pools of water overlooking a thermal river of the same azure hue. As soon as I saw the photo – I knew I had to go. Roughly
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Nairobi is a major commercial and diplomatic hub of Africa. I have visited Nairobi a number of times and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. From Nairobi National Park, where you can spot wildlife like lions, giraffes, and zebras with the city skyline in the background—something you won’t find anywhere else; to visiting to the Sheldrick
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The Dutch overseas island of Aruba is a small island in the southern Caribbean Sea just next to the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela. With its pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and year-round sunny weather, Aruba is known as “One Happy Island.” Visitors can dive into vibrant coral reefs, enjoy world-class windsurfing, and immerse themselves
What to Pack for long-term travel – whether it be for a month, a gap year, or for indefinite travel – can be overwhelming. On one hand, you want to make sure you have everything you might need for a long period of time or even an indefinite period of time away form your home
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Vientiane is the vibrant capital city of Laos, nestled along the Mekong River. The city exudes a spellbinding mix of Asian and French influences. In blog post I will highlight how to visit the top sights of Vientiane, Laos in a 2 day itinerary. I had a short, but memorable 2 day visit to Vientiane
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The man motioned for me to follow him down the stairs. I hesitated. Moments earlier he had opened a trap door in the red carpeted floor. It seemed like the beginning of a budget-traveler horror b-movie where the character stupidly walks into a dark dead end of doom rather than running for freedom. I looked
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Bali is a special island enclave of Indonesia. Known as the “Island of the Gods” Bali, is a Hindu island in an otherwise Muslim-majority country. Balinese Hinduism has evolved uniquely over the centuries – and incorporates animist traditions, ancestor worship and indigenous Balinese customs and traditions in its practices – which differs significantly from Indian
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The dreamy Maldives are on many a travel bucket list. The only problem is that the Maldives are located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. For those of us in North America – or anywhere other than Asia and Oceania – getting to the Maldives will generally take at least 24 hours of travel.
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Taking a year off to travel is one of the most incredible gifts you can give yourself. If the idea of taking a year abroad seems like a faraway pipe dream; one way to see if you can make it happen is to simply start to plan a year of travel. Planning is a powerful
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