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Rants & Rambles

I am a natural storyteller. Not stories as in fantasies. Stories as in unbelievable adventures. Call it lucky or unlucky but either way my life is never boring. Anyone who has ever met me in real life can testify that I have some damn wildly entertaining stories. The situations I manage to get myself into never cease to amaze me. From being locked up abroad to partying with celebrities, there is no telling what’s going to happen with each new country. And yes, sometimes my stories turn into rants and rambles. Sometimes the views expressed here may be a little controversial. Sometimes the stuff I say might even offend you. But you know what? Sometimes Derek Freal rants and rambles. So enjoy!

Recent Rants And Rambles

Top Culinary Achievements Of 2014 + Photos & Videos

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How Long-Term Travel Changes People Forever

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5 Years Ago Today I Quit My Job To Travel The World

I never thought this day would come. In fact when I first quit my corporate life to start traveling the ...
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Top 20 Exotic, Weird & Delicious Fruit in Asia

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Backpacker Advice: How To Find Romance On The Road

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The HoliDaze Travel Plans & 2014 RTW Goals

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2013: Culinary Achievements (And Photos) From Around The World

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