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2024 Travel Recap: The First Year of Full-Time Travel

In my 2023 travel recap post, I looked back fondly on what had been my most-traveled year yet. I also…

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A Love Letter to Paris…Or Why You Shouldn’t Take Travel Recommendations at Face Value

Right about now, people are descending on Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Athletes, attendees and just your everyday tourists are…

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Kilimanjaro vs. Inca Trail: Which Famous Trek is Better?

In mid-September 2022, I was on a high. I had just spent four magical days trekking the Inca Trail to…

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What is the Real Kilimanjaro Experience? Days 5-8

This is my personal account of what it was like to climb and successfully summit the tallest peak in Africa,…

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How to Spend a Long Stopover in Seoul

When I was booking return tickets from Vietnam, I had two options for my stopover in Seoul. One connection was…

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How to Visit the Củ Chi Tunnels and Mekong River on a Day Trip in 2023

One of the most popular day trips from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is to the Củ Chi Tunnels and/or…

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Ha Long Bay: Everything You Need to Know before Booking a Cruise

Depending on who you ask, a Ha Long Bay cruise is either a must-do or a must-miss when visiting Vietnam.…

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum: Guide to Visiting on of Hanoi’s Most Popular Sites

When visiting Hanoi, one of the must-see sights on my list was the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh…

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Hanoi: How to Spend Half a Week in Vietnam’s Capital

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and an excellent jumping off point for exploring the northern region of the country.…

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Big Sur’s Best Day Hiking Trail

California has an almost impossible amount of natural beauty. Some of its most jaw-dropping beauty can be found in Big…