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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 – Day 2
Ever had a great dish at a restaurant and thought to yourself “how can it get any better than this?!”, only for the next dish you’ve ordered to totally blow your socks off? Well that was day two on the Ha Giang Loop. After a great first day, you’re expecting more of the same (which…
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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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Your Ultimate Guide for Backpacking Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai holds a special place in my heart. It was my first destination on my trip around South East Asia, and it set the tone perfectly for the rest of my trip. From my first morning, which, having hit the sack at 4 pm the night before, started at 5 am (yeah I know,…
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Must-Visit Cities on My Travel Bucket List
Wow! Now that’s a one hell of a tough question to answer! To make it just a little bit easier, let me split the question into two; A: Which cities do I hope to visit most in the next year or so? B: Which cities do I want to visit most in general? Let’s start…
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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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Hiking from Xela to Atitlan: Day 3
My experience hiking from Xela to magnificent Lake Atitlan: Day three
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