
1. People Sri Lankan people are extremely friendly. In fact, out of every country I’ve ever traveled to, Sri Lankans may be the most willing to have a short conversation or just say “hello.” While traveling through the island you’ll be asked “You are from?,” countless times. I have never been to a country where [...]
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Spotting wildlife in Africa isn’t always as easy as going on a safari. The best viewing times are often in the early morning at sunrise, and early evening at sunset. In this photo, we’re just getting started with a sunrise game walk in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
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Parque Seminario, located in downtown Guayaquil (10 de Agosto Ave & Chile Ave), is an urban park like none other that I’ve experienced. In a city with very little in the way of sightseeing opportunities, this public park featuring a plethora of land iguanas tops most visitor’s “to-do” list.
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appy Thanksgiving from Cusco, heart of the historic Inca Empire. On major American holidays like Thanksgiving, it feels like I’m living in a parallel universe if I’m anywhere outside the USA. Yet, wherever find myself, be it traveling overland through South Africa (2008), living in Medellin (2010), or preparing for a trek to Machu Picchu [...]
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This is a sponsored post, written by guest contributor Megan Eaves. he bustling capital city of Ireland, Dublin is attractive to a lot of different types of travelers, who come for its varied assortment of history, culture and nightlife. Modeled in many ways on its cosmopolitan sibling, London, the Fair City is made up of [...]
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This is a guest post by Will Peach. outheast Asia casts an allure like no other. From pristine beaches to bustling cities and everything in between, this magical part of the world is hugely popular with backpackers the world over. Picking a top 10 of must see destinations from Southeast Asia is no easy feat. [...]
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ollowing the flood in Thailand is difficult, confusing…even when I live in Bangkok. This massive body of excess water as well as the rise in overall water levels is swallowing parts of the city. The city of Bangkok and its residents are on edge. Yet even though millions of people are affected directly or indirectly, [...]
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