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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Taking a year off to travel has been one of the best decisions of my life. In 2022, I hit pause on my life, and took an entire year off to travel. Unlike many long-term travelers – who travel the world on a gap year out of school or university; I was in my late-30s
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French Polynesia is an island-chain nation comprising of 121 islands and atolls that span over 2000 kilometers in the South Pacific Ocean. In popular culture, the nation is colloquially known as “Tahiti” – the name of the largest island in the island chain. The name “Tahiti” generally elicits images of a faraway tropical paradise consisting
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Koh Chang is a beautiful island in the Trat district of Thailand. This lush green island is home to tranquil white sand beaches – and a party scene should you be looking for it. Compared Thailand’s southern beach destinations like Phuket and Koh Phi Phi; Koh Chang is relatively more accessible from Bangkok, and generally
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