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Salvation Mountain: Finding Jesus in the Desert

In the inland desert area of Southern California, affectionately dubbed 'Methland' by those who sometimes pass through, there sits an…

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Paradise in Panama: The San Blas Islands

A few years ago, I was on a Royal Olympic cruise around the Caribbean - my first cruise - and we…

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A Night at Moulin Rouge: Is It Worth It?

 I will be honest and admit I had no idea what to expect when I walked into Moulin Rouge for…

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Koreatown: Cultural Glimpses and Recreating ‘Home’

Today's rambling and completely unhelpful post brought to you by a Korean BBQ dinner. The good thing about living in…

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Jet Lag Tips – 7 Ways to Adjust Quickly

Nothing drains the fun out of travel like four days of sleepwalking through a new city due to jet lag.…

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Complete Guide to Finding & Living in a Homestay

I strongly believe the best way to experience foreign countries is to stay with hosts when you travel.  People always…

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Why Greece Will Always Be My First Love

I should give fair warning that this is going to be less of a 'travel guide' post and more of…

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10 Rules for Eating on the Road

Road trips are great for your sense of freedom and general happiness, but they can wreak havoc on your stomach.…

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Why Travel Is Less Dangerous Than You Think

Many people I have come across are afraid to venture a long way outside their home country, mostly because they…

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10 Things I Learned from Life in the Bo Kaap

I had the extraordinary privilege of spending 6 weeks with a host family in the Bo Kaap, otherwise known as…

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