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100 Strange, Intriguing & Obscure Travel Facts

The beauty of travel is that it constantly teaches you new things. Once you start traveling, it is hard to ...
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You Might Be In Korea If…

South Korea is a nation unlike any other. The self-proclaimed “drug-free country” seems to forget the fact that alcohol is ...
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Japanese Toilets: Impressive, Futuristic…And Daunting To First-Timers

There is nothing more gratifying than a top notch toilet. And when it comes to fancy toilets it is fairly ...
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You Know You Are In Bolivia When…

Bolivia is a thought-provoking and unique country, with friendly locals who will not hesitate to share a smile with you ...
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Why Most Tourists Never Return To Vietnam

Many people love Vietnam. Many others, particularly long-term travelers, don’t care for it and feel that one trip was more ...
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15 Tips for Responsible Travel in Myanmar

I first visited Myanmar in December 2010 shortly after the elections took place, an event that received mixed reactions internationally ...
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One Night In Bangkok And The World’s Your Oyster…

Having spent two weeks checking out the Bangkok nightlife I can now say that I understand and appreciate the words ...
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To Be, Or Not To Be A Tourist ― Volunteering in Africa

Experiential travel is one of the biggest buzzwords in today’s rapidly changing travel industry, but there’s more than one way ...
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First Impressions of Nairobi, Kenya

My most overwhelming first impressions of Nairobi are centered on the smells. As my friend Julie pointed out to me, ...
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Life In Subic Bay, Philippines

The first thing to realize about life in Subic Bay is that the US military has had a navy base ...
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