Coron to El Nido, Philippines Island-Hopping Boat Tour

The Philippine islands are among the most beautiful in the world. While it may seem by looking at a map that the islands are clustered relatively closely together, it can actually be a pain to move from one island to another – either involving lengthy ground travel, or flying – which can be surprisingly expensive […]

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Is Playa Blanca, Colombia Worth Visiting?

Colombia’s Playa Blanca is like stumbling upon a Robinson Crusoe-esque settlement in the modern-day Caribbean. Ramshackle beach huts line a white sand beach and crystalline blue waters complete the look of paradise lost. Now take this image and imagine multiple Reggaeton party-boat crash into the south end of this beach spilling rambunctious day-drinkers and banana

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2-Day Slow Boat from Thailand to Laos: A Complete Guide for Travelers

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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Things to do in Nairobi

Bucket-list Things to do in Nairobi, Kenya

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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Aruba on a Budget

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

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