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The Best Free Things to Do in Paris, France
Paris has a reputation for being one of Europe’s most expensive cities, but after spending time wandering its streets, I realized something surprising. Some of the best moments didn’t cost a single euro. The city…
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Why You Should Visit Georgia (The Country): My Time Exploring Tbilisi and Beyond
When I first mentioned I was traveling to Georgia, almost everyone asked the same question. “The state in the US?” No. The country. Tucked between Europe and Asia in the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia is one…
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Sleeping in a Capsule Hotel: My Experience in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a city that constantly surprises you. One moment you’re walking through peaceful gardens, and the next you’re surrounded by glowing neon lights, crowded train stations, and skyscrapers that seem to touch the clouds.…
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How to Find Error Fares and Cheap Flights Around the World
If you’ve ever seen someone post about flying from New York to Paris for under $250 or booking a business class ticket for less than the price of economy, you might have wondered if those…
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Cheap Eats: The Best Street Food in Istanbul, Turkey
There are some cities where the attractions are the buildings. In Istanbul, the streets are just as memorable as the landmarks. I realized that on my very first morning when I stepped out of my…
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Backpacking the “Banana Pancake” Trail in Laos
There are places you visit because they’re famous, and then there are places that quietly stay with you long after you’ve left. Laos is one of those countries. If you’ve spent any time researching Southeast…
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The Best Kept Secrets of Eastern Europe: Discovering Albania
When people dream about Europe, they often picture Paris, Rome, or Santorini. I used to do the same until I spent time researching Albania, a country that rarely makes the front page of travel magazines…
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How to Travel Southeast Asia on $30 a Day (Thailand & Vietnam)
There was a time when I assumed traveling for weeks across another part of the world would cost a small fortune. Then I visited Southeast Asia and quickly realized that wasn’t true. In Thailand and…
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The Hidden Courtyards of Seville, Spain
There are cities that impress you with famous landmarks, and then there are cities that quietly win your heart through small, unexpected moments. For me, Seville was the second kind. While most visitors come for…
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Architectural Marvels of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A Journey into One of the World’s Most Beautiful Historic Cities There are cities that impress you with skyscrapers, and then there are cities that leave you speechless with centuries of history. Samarkand, Uzbekistan, belongs…