Backpacking
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A Peek at Paradise – and a Peck at my Sleeve.
The vibrant volcanic valley surrounding the Secret Garden Cotopaxi hostel is an enchanting blend of colors and nature, featuring unique experiences like communal meals, unlimited snacks, and daily excursions. Guests can interact with playful llamas, including a newborn named Kuzco, while enjoying breathtaking views and engaging activities in a cozy atmosphere.
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The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 3
It was the best day of my entire trip to South East Asia. I really don’t have much more to say. Enjoy!! Once in the valley, we drove a short distance to a small stream, where we took bamboo rafts to a refreshing (if quite chilly) river cave for some swimming or, in the case…
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The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens
It was the best four days of my life. I mean it quite literally. Everything; Every. Single. Thing. About my time on the Ha Giang Loop was simply perfect. When I sat down to write about my experience, I blanked. I just couldn’t find the right words to describe this incredible journey, and it irked…
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Hanoi: A Quick Guide
Hanoi, a bustling city in Northern Vietnam, offers a blend of vibrant attractions and rich history. Must-visit sites include the Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the Temple of Literature. Accommodations range from hostels to unique eateries. The city serves as a gateway to stunning destinations like Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay.
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Top Spots for Doing Nothing While Travelling
The places where the best thing to do… is nothing at all. There’s nothing like a lazy beach day… or a lazy week on the lake. Sometimes travelling is hard work, and I find myself in need of a holiday within a holiday. (what in the inception!?) When this happens, I do one of two…
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Discovering Five of Southeast Asia’s Next Backpacking Hotspots
Introducing a new concept; “Not-so-hidden Gems”. The places that are already known and well set up for backpackers, but haven’t yet become mainstays on the average backpackers South Eat Asia trip. These are those spots which it seems like most people skip (they do), but the bunch who don’t are so vocal about how much…
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The Chicken Bus Song: A Wild Ride on the Chicken Buses of Central America
Hey guys so I wrote this little song about the incredible and unique experience of riding the chicken buses of Central America. Such experiences such as these cannot be described by words alone, they need MUSIC!! So please, sing along to the song as you read it, and if you have someone else with you,…
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Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to Pai
The Pai Hole, a name that rings true. Party town, hippy hotbed, and a nature lovers; paradise all wrapped into one. It can be hard to sort through the many different sides to this Thai mountain town. Hopefully, this simple guide can help you figure out how to spend your time in Pai. How Long…
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At Least Ten Things I Can Travel Without
Throughout years of reading countless travel blogs, I’ve seen countless articles on what people can’t travel without. What’s up with that? Where the representation here ladies and gentlemen?! It’s time someone made this right, and published a list on what they can travel without. I am that someone. I am he. I am that guy.…
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Acatenango: An Epic Adventure Told in Pictures
One of the most bucket list worthy experiences in Central America and Latin America as whole is hiking up Volcan Acatenango and spending the night watching the ferocious Fuego erupting and spewing it’s lava into the night sky. Instead of a classic guide, I thought I’d try something new and use pictures and captions to…
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