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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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The Best SIM Cards for Travel to Malaysia
Malaysia was one of my most enjoyable experience in Asia because it was so easy to travel. Unlike Thailand, Cambodia or China where a language barrier can be a huge hindrance, a lot of Malaysians speak English and the tourism industry is very well developed in most of the popular Read more…
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The Best SIM Cards for Travel to Japan
[Update September 2019] Traveling to Japan is an incredibly exciting experience. It’s the land of the rising sun and symbol of the far east. I’ve been there 3 times in two years for 11 weeks in total, I absolutely love it! To make the most of your trip, I recommend Read more…
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The Best SIM Cards in South East Asia
After withdrawing money from an ATM, buying a SIM card is almost always the next thing travelers do when they arrive abroad. The days of being disconnected on some remote journey, deep in the mountains or jungle are almost completely gone. As a tourist, you can pick up a SIM card at most 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 How, When & Where of Wi-Fi in Cuba
Learn how to get connected to the internet on your next trip to Cuba, where to buy a Wi-Fi card, how much it costs and where to use it.
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5 Hostel Essentials for Solo Travelers
Sleeping in a room with 5+ other people can be very annoying. It’s essentially a giant sleep over in a foreign country. And yet, it’s the best way to solo travel, or travel with friends. The people you meet along the way can easily become lifelong connections, close friends, new Read more…
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The Rubble Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
The Standing Terracotta Army is probably the grandest artistic project and act of self preservation in the history of civilized mankind. 8,000+ hand carved clay statues, each one a unique masterpiece armed with weapons to defend the first emperor of China in the afterlife. Nearby is the Emperor’s Mausoleum, an Read more…
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The Best SIM Cards for Travel to Canada
For starters, prepaid SIM Cards in Canada are very expensive and Post-Paid SIM Cards often require multi-year contracts and registration to a Canadian address. So getting a cheap SIM Card for traveling is tough. There are only three major carriers in Canada: Bell, Telus and Rogers. There is no competition Read more…
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The Best SIM Cards for Travel to China
Traveling to China is incredibly exciting! But staying connected with friends and family back home can be challenging. Public Wi-Fi is scarce and often of low quality. Choosing the right prepaid SIM Card for your trip to China makes everything so much easier, but there are things you need to know in Read more…