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Derek Freal

The HoliDaze Travel Plans For 2015

As someone who makes a living off not planning anything, it feels a bit strange writing a post about my ...
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Top Culinary Achievements Of 2014 + Photos & Videos

2014 has been a fun-filled and food-filled year but not one without it’s share of trials and tribulations (case in ...
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The Amazing Batik Art Of Indonesia (And How It’s Made!)

Colorful patterns. Intricate designs. Vivid landscapes. One of the most iconic things about Indonesian culture is the batik art and ...
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How To Visit Jaffna, Sri Lanka

The quickest way to make people want to visit somewhere is to tell them that they cannot. So when I ...
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The Best New Travel Blog Of 2014! Cast Your Vote Now

All this year The HoliDaze has been paying tribute to the best new travel blogs of 2014 in a bi-monthly ...
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Girihadu Seya: Oldest Buddhist Temple In Sri Lanka

Up in the northeastern corner of Sri Lanka lies an amazing place named Trincomalee but often referred to as heaven. ...
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Best New Travel Blogs Of November 2014

This month’s featured best new travel blogs cover where to drink around the world, India in depth, backpacking and connecting ...
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Derek Drives That! Strange Vehicles, Exotic Locations And Unparalleled Mischief

I love trying out new and strange forms of transportation while traveling but one thing is even more fun: actually ...
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First Impressions: Sri Lanka (And Advice For Other First-Timers)

First time visitors to Sri Lanka tend to assume that the country and the culture are very similar to India ...
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How To Get Free Shuttle Rides Between Abu Dhabi And Dubai

Abu Dhabi and Dubai are only about an hour apart from each other but in my experience traveling the United ...
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Unique Carlsbad: Hidden Gems For Offbeat Travelers

On the surface Carlsbad appears as little more than a typical family resort town, perfect for an ideal summer vacation ...
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Best New Travel Blogs Of September 2014

This month’s featured blogs focus primarily on adventure travel, cultural experiences, must-visit bucket list destinations, budget backpacking through Asia and ...
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