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9 Essential Travel Tips For Southern India

Traveling through southern India is wonderful for those wanting to experience culture, adventure, delicious food and nature (the amount of bird life is seriously impressive!). During my trip, I took a Multi Activity Holiday with Kalypso Adventures, which allowed me to explore Kerala and its surroundings with a local guide in a very adventurous way.…Read more...
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What Is Truck Living? Rachel Of TreePot Travels Tells Us About Her Offbeat Overland Adventures

Looking for a truly offbeat adventure? Rachel of TreePot Travels tells us about her experiences “truck living,” aka living in a truck bed during a six-week trip from Florida to Nova Scotia, Canada. Warning: This interview inspires truly intrepid and beyond the guidebook travel. 1. Please tell us a bit about your experience traveling for…Read more...

How To Annoy The Hell Out Of Your Hostel Mates

Hostels are a smart option when traveling. Not only do they help you save money, they allow you take advantage of free and discounted experiences, give you access to useful amenities like game rooms, kitchens and lounge areas, and help you socialize with other travelers. This being said, there are some globetrotters who are unaware…Read more...
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Food, Culture And Traveling Beyond The Guidebook In Guatemala

Thinking of traveling to Guatemala? Intrepid traveler and creator of Miles to Memories Shawn Coomer tells us how to stay safe, what to eat, what to pack, and how to go beyond the guidebook when traveling Guatemala. 1. Please tell us a bit about your experience in Guatemala. What brought you there and what kinds…Read more...

Hawaii Culture: Inspiration In An Unlikely Place

Typically if I’m opting for a hotel over a hostel I go for a boutique property over a big brand in order to have a more local, personalized experience. On a recent trip to Big Island in Hawaii, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the Hawaii culture offerings on hand at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort…Read more...
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Bus-Free Through India: Houseboating Through Kerala’s Backwaters

While I did a short kayaking trip through the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, boating had been a smaller component throughout the trip traveling without bus tours through India. That was all changing today, with a houseboat trip and kayaking excursion through the Backwaters. After long distances cycling through India and high-altitude camping in Silent Valley National…Read more...
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