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Best Day Trips from Nairobi
Kenya is a country with it all; there are beaches, safaris, mountains, a thriving capital, 5-star accommodations, etc. Unlike most travelers visiting Kenya, I passed on the safari, as I was coming from Tanzania and just did one there. This left me scrambling to find non-safari related day trips to occupy my time while in Nairobi. Below, I’ll highlight my…
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How to Plan a Safari in Tanzania
Planning for a safari can be an overwhelming task, as there are many moving parts – accommodation, type of tour, number of days, route, etc. Sometimes, it can be hard to know where to start, which is why you’re reading this. There are two ways to do a safari in Tanzania – through a tour operator or by yourself; however,…
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Bodie: America’s Best Ghost Town
Let me start off by saying this – Bodie State Historic Park is the coolest park I’ve ever been to! This is one of, if not the most, authentic ghost town in all of the U.S. Bodie feels like you’re on the set of a Western movie, but instead of props, you’re actually standing in a town as it was…
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How to Spend a Week in Egypt
Egypt is Africa’s most visited country and after spending 9 days here, it is no surprise why. Egypt is easily accessible for most travelers and hosts so many historical sites that you’d think that the country was one large open-air museum. I decided to make the quick trip to Egypt from Sudan for the holidays, which was only a 2.5 hour…
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The Nubians of Egypt
Ask anyone about the great civilizations of the past and you’ll likely hear about the Greeks, Romans, and Mayans, but very rarely are the Nubians ever mentioned. Who are the Nubians? The Nubians are the original inhabitants of modern-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Historically, these lands were all known as Nubia, and unknown to many, is home to one…
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La Fortuna: A Must See in Costa Rica
Those traveling to Costa Rica with less than 10 days are often faced with a dilemma: focus on the beach, wildlife, jungle, or try to squeeze a little of everything? Though Costa Rica is a relatively small county, ranking 129th in overall size, it is one of the most biodiverse in the world. In fact, Costa Rica accounts for nearly 6%…
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Backpacking the Albanian Alps: Europe’s Hidden Gem
“Albania?!” That’s pretty much the response I got from my friends and family when I told them I’d be making my way through this Balkan nation. And I’ll admit, prior to my trip, I knew nothing about Albania; I had no preconceived notion about the country and had no idea what to expect. Why Albania? Well, I was in North…
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Backpacking through North Macedonia
Although my goal is to travel to each country on earth, I never could’ve imagined I’d be in North Macedonia this early in my journey. So, how did I end up here? Well, due to Covid, American citizens were severely limited from visiting much of the world, except North Macedonia and a few other countries. It didn’t take much to…
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Traveling Through Minsk, Belarus
Belarus is one of the most mysterious countries in Europe. This former Soviet nation, which borders Russia and Ukraine, is often regarded as “Europe’s Last Dictatorship.” For the longest time, travel to Belarus was quite restricted, as visas were hard to obtain, but lately, things have opened up. Despite the relaxed visa policy, Belarus still falls short in attracting foreign…
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Jamaica Beyond The Resorts
So much of Jamaica’s tourism is based around all-inclusive resorts, such as Montego Bay. Each year, millions of tourists flood into Jamaica, and many never leave these resorts, resulting in a very cookie cutter like experience
