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5 Best Apps for Travel to Cuba
The best apps to use on your next trip to Cuba. Wi-Fi and data is limited in Cuba, so offline apps are the way to go for translators, maps and more
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5 Best Apps for Travel to Vietnam
Vietnam was my special first for overseas travel. I arrived as green as can be without the tools I needed to make my trip easier. No Maps.me app or currency exchange app in hand. Not even a guide book. But I did carry my 5 essentials! In hindsight having a few apps for Vietnam could have Read more…
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5 Best Hostel Booking Apps for Travel to Asia
If you are planning a trip to Asia you’ll probably need to book a hostel or hotel at some point in your trip. I usually like to leave my plans relatively open on longer trips where I can choose to stay longer in one place and even pick new destinations Read more…
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Ten Thousand Steps into Zhangjiajie
After spending a wonderful 5 days rock climbing, cycling and enjoying the night life on West Street in Yangshuo, I finally made my way to the famous Avatar Mountains called “Zhangjiajie”. Remember James Cameron’s smash hit movie “The Avatar” that took place on an imaginary planet called Pandora? With giant blue people with Read more…
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Road Trip to Kootenay National Park, Western Canada
There is no better way to introduce my home country than to share my very first road trip from Vancouver to Calgary, driving through some of the beautiful landscapes in Canada from the Okanagan Valley, to the Kootenays, Rockies Mountains and Alberta Foothills. The Trans-Canada Highway stretches over 6,000 km Read more…
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Exploring Qingdao’s Long Lost German Colonial Town
I finished off my 30 days in China in Qingdao, a city that wasn’t really on my radar and travel itinerary until I found a cheap flight to Fukuoka, Japan. To my delight, I discovered Qingdao’s beautiful heritage still visible today in the German Architecture and Festivals like the Annual Read more…
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5 Best Apps for Travel to Cambodia
Cambodia is a beautiful and historic country but still one very much in development. The country only recently re-opened its train lines and English is relatively uncommon outside of the major tourist areas like Siem Reap and Angkor. The most challenging part of my stay in Cambodia was overcoming the Read more…
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The Best Hostels for Travel to Japan
Choosing the right hotel for your stay can make an enormous difference. But each traveler has their own preferences when it comes to accommodations. Hostels are easily the cheapest and often offer the most flexibility and social atmosphere. I’ve met some of my closest friends in a simple dorm room Read more…
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5 Best Apps for Travel to Thailand
Thailand is a tropical paradise and is easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, especially for young travellers looking for an exotic landscape, beaches, diving and parties… Yes, a lot of parties! Of course, there are also amazing temples, museums, mountains and smaller villages that offer even Read more…
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15 Best Hostels for Travelers in China
Choosing the right hotel for your stay can make an enormous difference. But each traveler has their own preferences when it comes to accommodations. Hostels are easily the cheapest and often offer the most flexibility and social atmosphere. I’ve met some of my closest friends in a simple dorm room Read more…
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The Forbidden City and Yongle Emperor
The Forbidden City is truly one of the great historic sights in the world today. The 600 year old palace is extremely well preserved and has witnessed the fall of empires, revolutions and a dramatic shift in policy. It was forbidden to enter… now the palace sees over 16 million visitors Read more…
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The History of the Walled City of Xi’An
Xi’An is one of the most historic cities in China. The downtown core is a UNESCO world heritage site thanks to the giant ancient wall that stands as a reminder of the Empires that rose and fell beneath them. From the Qin Dynasty’s capital in Xianyang where China was first Read more…