If you’ve ever dreamed of kayaking through dramatic limestone cliffs, far from the crowds, without being herded around like some tourist cow, Cát Bà delivers – if you know where to go. Turns out that you don’t need an expensive tour or a group of people in matching oversized life jackets. In simple terms, what […]
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Looking for the best snorkeling spots in Koh Tao? Koh Tao is everything you could want in a Thai island. For me, it’s the cream of the crop. A lively atmosphere, mountains with splendid views, and some incredible beaches with an amazing array of marine life. Perfection. Of course, the island is most known for
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Busan is a remarkable place. The city itself is massive and sprawling, and full of amazing things to do. But what takes Busan to the next level are the rolling hills and mountains that peak up all around the city, each offering the most exceptional viewpoints. Seunghaksan possesses some of the best viewpoints in the
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Running out of time in Laos, and have to choose either Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng to explore? The two cities (towns, more like) are very distinct from one another – in almost every way. But if you’re like me, there’s a clear winner. Luang Prabang is more idyllic, with its beautiful, French-inspired old town
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The route between Chiang Mai and Pai is quite famous. If you’ve been to either city, you’ve likely seen many small shops flaunting its 762 curves on various shirts, coffee mugs, and incense holders. Maybe not that last one- although there’s a chance you’ll need one right around curve #463. I won’t tell you that
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Paris, Paris, Paris. A city that changed my life and will undoubtedly change yours. If it’s your first time in Paris, you’re in for a real treat. From the iconic Eiffel Tower to the charming cobbled streets of Montmartre, this city is nothing short of a dream. I lived in Paris for a few months
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Looking for the ultimate hidden gems on the Mae Hong Son Loop? The Mae Hong Son Loop is a motorbikers paradise in Northern Thailand. Good on you guys to get off the tourist path and head on the Loop. It saddens me how many people will just go to Chiang Mai and Pai and call
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Hiking Seongsan Ilchulbong at sunrise is one of the highlights of any trip to the beautiful island of Jeju. Jeju is an otherworldly island off the coast of South Korea, dominated by the massive Hallasan Volcano at its center. I say in my guide to hiking Hallasan that it’s the best thing to do on
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The Thakhek Loop is one of the most underrated adventures in Southeast Asia. Laos is such a pain to get to that I can’t understand the people who’ll just come, see Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, then proceed to pick up their bags and go. No doubt Vang Vieng is pretty awesome, but I’m still
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Welcome to Vang Vieng! Vang Vieng was the biggest surprise for me in my trip to Laos. Many travelers I spoke to made it out to be a party town through and through, but the amount there was to do was unparalleled in the country. And it really wasn’t even that much of a party
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