Why I’m Going to Moldova We’ve been making our way east from Budapest, where we made a nice base for digital nomading (and relaxing in thermal baths). The past month we spent in Romania. The […]
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A Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths Budapest is known for its thermal baths. Humans have been exploiting these mineral-rich waters for health, relaxation, and enjoyment for centuries. The thermal waters were first utilized by the Romans.
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Budapest is a city of grand buildings, elegant bridges, a castle on a hill, and revitalizing thermal baths. I’ve been there a few times in the last couple years but wanted to return for a longer
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Why I’m going back to Romania Three years ago, my first impression of Romania went something like this: “Wow, there are horse carts here. And people really still use them for transportation!” That was followed by: “Wow,
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Iceland is a small country in the North Atlantic Ocean which packs a big tourism punch. Many people use a stopover to see Iceland in a week or less. Although more time is better, you
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Getting local: Dhaka Cycle Rickshaws In Dhaka cycle rickshaws are the preferred mode of transport. CNGs (tuk-tuks, or auto rickshaws) are popular for longer trips, but for short trips of only a couple
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How I saved $1,249 dollars traveling in Japan Japan has a reputation for being a very expensive country. But actually, it’s on par or slightly cheaper than Western Europe and North America. I’ve learned how
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As part of the popular via Instagram series of posts, I’ve decided to continue with the theme that included Bangladesh via Instagram, Peru via Instagram, and the Australian Outback via Instagram to bring you Japan via
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Freiburg lies on the edge of the Black Forest. But even right in the city, there is a good network of walking trails. I got a taste of these later in
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Japan is not as expensive as its reputation might lead one to believe. Misconceptions have led prospective visitors to place the country as the holy grail of destinations, a place that they one day may
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Cycling across the Kampong Cham Bamboo bridge to Koh Paen Although Kampong Cham is Cambodia’s third largest city, it hardly feels it. Its relaxed atmosphere and small-town vibe are a good thing for travelers,
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Whether you’re a vegetarian, a vegan, a health freak, or an animal lover, laying your hands on lip-smacking vegetarian food during your travels can get a tad tricky, depending on the destination you’re travelling to!
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New Zealand via Instagram New Zealand via Instagram is part of my series of articles posting Instagram photos. Check out Peru via Instagram and Bangladesh via Instagram and find me on Instagram.
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Locals’ Favorites for Wellness in Los Angeles Getting and staying healthy is important, whether you’re at home or traveling. I covered my top ways for staying healthy in a recent article, but here are some
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Dog Mushing in Norway “I would get shot if I ran my dogs over a ski path.” I can feel both the smile and severity in Dag’s voice as he answers my question.
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My Week in Northern Lapland in Winter I didn’t know exactly what to expect in the northern part of Lapland, at the very top of Finland. I knew there wouldn’t be much daylight at this
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This story starts about two years ago. I was healthy enough, but knew I could feel better. Did I pick up a parasite or unwanted bacteria in some country in Asia on one of
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2015 has been an amazing year. From our drive across the Australian Outback to trekking to Machu Picchu to eating sushi in Tokyo to seeing the northern lights in Lapland. Here are the best moments
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Before traveling to Bangladesh I had read accounts of travelers falling in love with the country. Charmed by the supreme friendliness of the country’s people, there will always be a special place in their heart
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It started as a twitter chat, as many of Juno Kim’s (the voice behind RunawayJuno.com) adventures do. “You should come up to see the northern lights with us.” The tweet read. Any opportunity to
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A Walk Around Belgrade Serbia Belgrade is not your typical tourist city. I admit the reason I went there was because I found a cheap flight to South Korea (through Doha via Qatar Airways) from
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Bangladesh is a fascinating and under-visited country. Its neighbor, India, usually receives most of the attention, as well as tourist traffic. When Bangladesh is making headlines, it’s so often for a natural disaster that has
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