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Two years ago, when I first announced my plans to visit Sub-saharan Africa, the first reactions I got were far from encouraging. “It’s so dangerous! What if you get killed?” “But there’s Ebola there. I also once read about a fly that can make you blind.” “There’s nothing there. Maybe the lions are cool but …

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How do you even begin to plan a trip to an island that is saturated by beauty, natural wonders, and picture-perfect white-sand beaches? Holbox Island used to be one of the biggest hidden gems in Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, but it has gained a lot of popularity because, well… it’s a truly amazing destination! …

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When a friend suggested we take a quick getaway to see all the beautiful places in Istanbul, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. I’d been to Istanbul just once before on a quick layover to Southeast Asia and I promised myself I’d be back to explore the city in more depth. What I wasn’t expecting, …

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  Traveling all over the world is nice and all, but sometimes it brings along some really scary (read: fucking shitty) moments, like that one time I was taken into custody after being suspected of carrying drugs. Here’s how it happened:   Three long-winded layovers and forty-eight hours of travel time after leaving Europe, I …

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I was surprised at how easy it is to travel Sri Lanka on a budget and how little I managed to spend backpacking the country. When you consider all the activities I managed to cram into just under three weeks, spending less than $600 on the entire trip was incredible, especially when you take into …

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Brimming with rolling tea plantations, unbeatable wildlife sightings, and paradisiacal beaches, it’s no wonder that I fell head-over-heels in love with Sri Lanka. I think what I loved about Sri Lanka is how diverse it is despite its relatively small size and how it acts as a fantastic introduction to the best South Asia has …

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Set in a quintessential seaside medina, Essaouira is a coastal gem in Morocco that boasts an incredible array of things to do. If you’re a long-term reader of my blog, you probably already know that I travel to Morocco several times a year because I own a little home decor shop. On my last trip …

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Planning a trip to the French capital and wondering what to pack for Paris in winter? I love Paris even more during the winter months. There’s something about its pastel-shaded buildings that just works with gloomier days. Plus, the January sales all over the Champs-Elysees, it’s all about the January sales and don’t even get …

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So it’s New Year’s Eve and I’m nowhere near a party. Instead, I’m sitting in front of my desk writing down my goals. Uncool? Maybe, but this is exactly how I envisioned I’d be closing up the year! Plus, I’ve never really been cool anyway. Also, you bet your ass I’m sipping rosé while writing …

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It’s impossible to describe Havana using only a few words. Beyond its gritty facade, you’ll stumble across a wonderland of sounds and a riot of colors that will make you feel as though you’ve traveled back in time. Earlier this year while traveling through the Mexican Caribbean, I decided to take the plunge and book …

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