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Offbeat Thailand: Amazing Ways To Experience Chiang Mai Beyond The Guidebook
During our round-the-world trip, my boyfriend and I routinely played a game where you had to choose the top three places you’d live if you could. We ingeniously called it “Where Would You Live?” The list would always change (Koh Rong, Phong Nha, Aman, Amsterdam, El Bolson, Cusco, San Pedro, anywhere in Ireland) but one…Read more...
Elephant Trekking in Chiang Mai, Thailand…Is it Moral?
Update: Since originally writing this article in 2011, I have formed a very different opinion and firmly believe elephant trekking is not something tourists should participate in when visiting Thailand. I highly recommend reading Wildlife Tourism In Thailand: An Elephant-Sized Controversy and Irresponsible Tourism: 7 “Attractions” Promoting Animal Cruelty from my own online magazine, Epicure…Read more...
11 Amazing First-Time Solo Female Travel Destinations
Looking for the best first-time solo female travel destinations? Discover my favorite solo-friendly places for staying safe & having fun!Read more...
Trip Realities: Why Travel Is Not Always A Paradise
In this post I provide some honest travel advice, as hitting the road isn’t always the paradise magazines lead you to believe. Here’s why. Read more...
Next Trip Planner Quiz Results
1-10 Points: You love the beach! If there’s sun, sand and hammocks you’re in your personal paradise. If you don’t mind splurging, French Polynesia is an excellent choice, although I recommend going beyond Tahiti to islands like Fakarava (great for diving), Raiatea (amazing culture and heritage) and Tahaa (just bike, hike and enjoy the natural…Read more...
Solo Travel, Local Culture And Going Beyond The Guidebook In Thailand
Looking for an in-depth Thailand travel guide? Thailand expert and editor of One Weird Globe Chris Backe shares his knowledge of the country with advice and recommendations on how to travel on a budget, immerse yourself in local culture and go beyond the guidebook in this fascinating destination. 1. For those wanting to have a…Read more...
Offbeat Guide: Where To Go On Your Next Vacation
Trying to decide where to go on your next vacation? Well, that will depend on what you want to do. Looking for extreme adventure? An eco-friendly island? Somewhere to get away from the world? Read on for information on some of the world’s best destinations depending on your mood. If you want to… Go On…Read more...
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