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Top 5 Best (And Worst) Things About Solo Travel

When I typed “solo travel” into Google today, it returned 60 million hits – yes, 60 million! As the world ...
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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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50 Colorful Photos From The Pushkar Camel Fair

Colors. Camels. Gypsies. Performers. Amusement rides. This is the modern Pushkar Camel Fair, an annual tradition that dates back over ...
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50 Revealing Photos From Nepal’s Indra Jatra Festival 2015

This week marks the start of Nepal’s biggest religious holiday, the annual week-long Indra Jatra festival. This Newari festival dates ...
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Life in the Mountain Villages of Nepal Post-Quake

Life at the top of a mountain may be beautiful, but it certainly isn’t easy. Add an earthquake into the ...
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How Did I Get Here? Life As A Nomad For Six LONG Years

Well, I don’t have a beautiful wife or a beautiful house…at least not anymore. (Neither really fits with a nomadic ...
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Scuba Diving In Salang, Malaysia (one for the bucket list!)

Ever been scuba diving in clear water surrounded by fish and coral? I never had until a few weeks ago ...
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How To Become A Dictator In 8 Easy Steps

Ever wondered how to become a dictator? Turns out that one thing travel teaches you is that not all democracies ...
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What Noise Do Dogs Make Around The World?

“What the hell is that? Is that a dog?! What noise do dogs make here?!?!?” I asked incredulously. Turns out ...
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Derek Eats That! Episode 01: Sup Torpedo (Bull Penis Soup)

For the first episode of Derek Eats That! it seemed only fitting to start with the big one: bull penis. ...
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10 Things You Don’t Know About Sri Lanka

One of the best things about visiting a new country is learning new things. No matter how much research you ...
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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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