Koh Ngai is a tiny triangle shaped island measuring approximately 4km by 2km which is part of Thailand’s chain of aptly named “Paradise Islands” off the coast of Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. While commonly spoken about along with its Trang province neighbors – Koh Kradan, Koh Mook and Koh Libong – Koh Ngai to
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In 2023, the aptly named “Paradise Beach” on Koh Kradan in Thailand was voted as being the most beautiful beach in the world. Naturally, I had to investigate such a claim in person. Located in Southern Thailand, Koh Kradan, is one of a series of islands off the coast of Thailand’s Trang province that are
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I had a few days in Porto after completing the Portuguese Camino Coastal Route and was contemplating how to make the most of my time in the city. I saw the Duoro Valley – the wine region near Porto – was on many “must do” lists for visitors in the area, but the area seemed
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Days 11 and 12 of my journey on the Portuguese Camino Coastal Route sees me completing my detour on the Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Camino, with El Translatio – the maritime journey between Vilanova de Arousa to Pontesescures – one of few Camino legs that involves a boat ride. I rejoin the main Portuguese
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Day 10 on the Portuguese Camino Coastal Route sees me transition onto the Spiritual Variant (Variante Espirtuel) from the Senda Litoral. The Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Camino is a 77KM alternate Camino route that branches off from the standard Portuguese Camino routes from Pontevedra and reconnects with the standard routes at Pontesecures. Pontevedra and
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Day 6 of the Portuguese Camino Coastal Route brings me into Spain. From Caminha, the last stop in Portugal, Pilgrims will take a water taxi across the Minho River from Portugal into Spain. The next few days will take me across beautiful coastal landscapes along the Atlantic coast of Spain before I move inland into
One of the ubiquitous things about the Portuguese Camino are Pasteis de Nata – the flakey, custard-y, and utterly divine custard tarts that are uniquely Portuguese. Days 4 and 5 from Esposende to Caminha were my last two days in Portugal before the trail crossed into Spain, so I decided to prioritze consumption of Pasteis
Day 1: Porto Cathedral to Matosinhos (11KM) My 2nd journey on the Camino de Santiago begins in the City of Porto where I will take the Portuguese Camino Coastal Route (also known as the Senda Litoral) to Santiago de Compostela. My flight was arriving into Porto at 3:45pm, and the plan was to book it
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The Senda Litoral of the Portugese Camino is a perfect walk for those who have limited time complete one of the Caminos to Santiago de Compostela. Among the different Portugese Camino variants, the Senda Litoral stood out to me as it follows the Portugese Coast more than any other variant – including the official “Caminho
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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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