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Beyond The Beach: Traveler’s Guide To Aruba

Aruba is a tropical island in the south Caribbean, around 20 miles north of Venezuela. Itโ€™s a territory of the Netherlands, and the official language is Dutch, though most locals speak a European- and West Africa-influenced creole called Papiamento. Travelers fly into Queen Beatrix International Airport, just to the south of the islandโ€™s capital and…Read more...

Awkward Moments In Bolivia’s Siloli Desert

One of my most epic yet awkward adventures was a trip through Bolivia‘s Siloli Desert. For those who aren’t sure what this is, it’s where you’ll find the iconic Uyuni Salt Flat (Salar de Uyuni), the world’s largest salt flat at 4,086 square miles. For some reason, however, you never hear about the desert’s other…Read more...

Lesser-Known Thrills: The Adventurous Traveler’s Guide To Hocking Hills, Ohio

While destinations like New Zealand, Nepal, and Ecuador are well-known for their adventurous offerings, there is actually an off-the-radar region in Ohio that offers an array of thrills: Hocking Hills. While I’ve talked about the region’s quirky, cultural and sustainable offerings, it’s now time to shed some light on its more adrenaline-pumping fare. From zip-lining…Read more...

Dream Job: Hotel Looks To Hire Professional Sleeper

Helskiniโ€™s Hotel Finn is offering the dream job, literally. The hotelier looks to employ a “Professional Sleeper” to spend one night sleeping in each of the accommodation’s 35 guest rooms, testing them out for quality and comfort. Qualifications for the job include being able to speak fluent English and Finnish (Russian is also a plus),…Read more...

Learning To Stand Up Paddle Board In Tobago

*A big thanks to the Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Board for hosting my trip! I was not required to write about the trip, nor was I compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Located on the northwest coast of Tobago in the Caribbean, Pigeon Point is one of the island’s most beautiful beaches.…Read more...

First Ever Two-Headed Bull Shark Found Off Florida Keys

Any fisherman would be excited just to catch a shark. So imagine this fisherman’s excitement when he reeled in a two-headed bull shark off the Florida Keys. The shark — who would not have been able to survive in the wild very long due to its condition — was handed over to scientists for study.…Read more...
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