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My Favorite Destinations for Getting Away From Tourists

Yes, I know I am technically a tourist when traveling, as much as I hate that word and being called one. However, sometimes when traveling I like to get away from the tourists and crowds and just relax. Here have been some of my favorite destinations thus far in my travels to do this: Gimmelwald,…Read more...

Am I a Hypocrite for Hating Tourists?

“What a beautiful day in New York,” I think to myself as I walk with my friend Cristen down Fifth Avenue. The sun is shining and I’m excited to visit some art galleries before heading over to the beautiful Central Park to hear some live music and play Frisbee. I’m in such a great mood,…Read more...

Fun And Games In Ghana: De be De be

When I was doing a homestayย in Ghana, Africa, I loved learning what kinds of games the children played and seeing how they were similar and different from what I played when I was a child. One favorite of the girls was a hand game called “De be De be”, which is similar to the American…Read more...

Hiking the Longji Rice Terraces in China

Hiking the Longji Rice Terraces in southern China is something I would recommend for everyone to add to their bucket list. And I think you’ll agree with me once you read this China travel guide explaining this incredible place. The area covers over 16,000 acres, with their creation beginning during the Yuan Dynasty. If you…Read more...

13 Lessons Learned From Visiting Different Cultures and Countries

No matter where I travel to, from rural villages in Thailand to picturesque mountain-towns in Switzerland to laid-back islands like Aruba, I always seem to make some philosophical and personal revelations about travel, life, and myself. Here are some of my top lessons learned from other cultures and places during my travels.   Ghana, Africa…Read more...

Going Back in Time at McSorley’s Old Ale House in New York

Nestled in the heart of the trendy East Village is an un-trendy tavern that has literally stood the test of time. One of the oldest bars in America, McSorley’s was a popular watering hole in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s and hasn’t changed a bit since. Not going to lie, I really felt like…Read more...

10 Sexy Sites From Around the World

Forget castles, churches, fine art galleries, and history museums; the tourist sites on this list celebrate the thing almost everyone has in common, sex. From penis parks to fertility shrines to bondage demonstrations, these sexy sites from around the world will make your trip a bit quirkier while educating you on the local culture in…Read more...
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