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Naadam Festival – A Celebration of Manliness & Sports in Mongolia

I flew halfway around the world and was greeted by this… Right now the 3-day celebration that is the pinnacle ...
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Offbeat London Sights & Activities

People all over the world know two things that London has in abundance: amazing street art and crappy weather. While ...
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27 Things You Do Not Know About Bhutan

A question I am commonly asked is “what is your favourite country to visit”? Having been to nearly 50 countries ...
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Destination Bhutan: A Unique Travel Experience

Exploring Bhutan is an opportunity to discover a nation who are proud of and have retained their cultural identity. It ...
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India Unexplored: 24 Incredible Offbeat Destinations

Ever thought of traveling off the beaten path and glimpsing a side of India that few tourists see? From pristine ...
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Hong Kong Off The Beaten Path Travel Guide

At first glance, Hong Kong might appear to be just another sprawling modern metropolis that revolves almost entirely around technology, ...
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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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Indonesian Food Cheat-Sheet: Tips & Translations For First-Timers

Indonesian food can be summed up in two words: delicious and inexpensive. Whether street food or actual restaurant, whether on ...
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The Ultimate Unique & Offbeat Indonesia Travel Guide

Multi-colored volcanic lakes. Haunted resorts. The world’s largest mud volcano. The world’s most elaborate funerals. An abandoned chicken church and ...
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Colorful Yunnan: What to do in Kunming & Yunnan, China

Colorful Yunnan. The signs are everywhere, from the airplane seats to the tour buses…sometimes misspelled 😉 We spent two weeks ...
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Hel in Photos: Exploring Helsinki, Finland During Winter

Spend a few days exploring Helsinki and you’ll discover that the Finnish capital city is comprised of a beautiful yet ...
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Trekking Annapurna Conservation Area Guide: What (Not) To Do

My first experience in Nepal was filled with earthquakes and relief work, so it was not until my third trip ...
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