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How to Spend a Layover in Qatar
Doha, Qatar is a popular layover destination for many flights, and many often find themselves here for periods longer than 5 hours, depending on their flight. Despite claims of being one of the premier cities in the Gulf, Qatar is a small country with very little to see. Many travelers complain that it is boring and too hot. I had…
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Visiting Zhangjiajie (Avatar Mountains) in November
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the place that served as the inspiration for the setting of the movie Avatar, is one of the most popular places in China and for good reason. If you’re in China and have time, take a flight over to Zhangjiajie (airport code DYG). From the airport, take a taxi for about an hour to the park.…
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Two Days in Kuala Lumpur
My friend MJ and I rode the plane from Busan to Kuala Lumpur excited to take our first real vacation outside of South Korea. For me, Malaysia was the 5thcountry I visited, but it felt like the first official for me. Up until this point, I had taken trips to Japan, The Philippines, Thailand, and South Korea, all either with…
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My 4 Favorite Travel Resources
When planning for my next trip, there are four websites I absolutely cannot live without. If you’re a traveler you should definitely save these sites to your favorites on your web browser. 1) Skyscanner.com This is my go to site when I’m looking to book tickets, I don’t use any other site. The user interface is simple and easy to…
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Hiking the Rice Terraces of Banaue
When you think of the Philippines, most people envision beautiful beaches, and while the Philippines does have those, many are unaware of the incredible rice terraces of Banaue. These terraces, which are often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, are hands down my favorite place in the Philippines. These terraces were carved into the mountains by the indigenous…
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Backpacking Hopkins, Belize: A Hidden Gem
Most people have never heard of Hopkins, Belize, and for those that have, it’s likely not on your to-do list in Belize. Hopkins isn’t heavily promoted like other destinations in the country, but I’d argue that it is Belize’s greatest hidden gem. Short History on the Garifuna of Hopkins Hopkins is a unique small town populated by the Garifuna…
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Being Black in China
Many wonder what being Black in China is like. This is a tough and complex question, but it largely depends on a variety of factors. The city one is in, one’s nationality, skin color/physical features, gender, etc. City: In major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the average local is educated and well-traveled enough to not really stare at you. Also,…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Turkey
There are hundreds of reasons, but for the sake of time, I will just highlight my top 5 reasons why you should visit Turkey as your next destination. Note* Recently, Turkey’s tourism has been overshadowed by its political issues. When discussing Turkey as a potential destination, most people’s first thought is “Is it safe?”, and the numbers have reflected that.…
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5 Places You Must Visit in South Korea
South Korea is one of my favorite countries of all time. I spent a little over 2 years here working and was able to see much of this beautiful country. While it is a relatively small country, it is packed with tons of things to see and do. Here are 5 places you must visit in South Korea in no…
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How to Save Money to Travel
For most people, the hardest part about traveling is finding the money to even save! I hear the same thing from my friends and family all the time, “Wow! I wish I could do that, I just don’t have the money now.” I’ll admit, to a large extent, traveling is certainly a privilege and many of us have too many…
