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Biking and Rafting in Yangshuo, China

Yangshuo, China, is a great place to visit if you want to get out of the big cities and experience some outdoor beauty while still feeling like you’re near civilization. While this is a big tourist destination (I stayed on what is known as “West Street” because so many Westerners go there), its smaller town…Read more...
A low-angle shot looking up at the lush green fronds of several palm trees in Kokrobite, Ghana. The sun shines brightly through the leaves from the upper left, casting a lens flare against a brilliant, clear blue sky dotted with soft, wispy white clouds.

Drums, Dancing & Palm Wine In Kokrobite, Ghana

For those traveling in Ghana, Africa, who want to get out of the big, noisy capital city of Accra, Kokrobite is a beach paradise located less than an hour away. The village is easily accessible by tro-tro from Tema Station, Kaneshie Market, or anywhere else you see people hailing a car. Kokrobite can provide both a perfect day trip or…Read more...

Backpacking Europe: Route Planning & Train Schedules

Planning a Backpacking Route Through Europe I remember when I was planning my solo backpacking adventure through Europe the most difficult thing for me to figure out before-hand was the train schedule, especially when I wanted to check to see if particular sections of my route were doable or if I would reach a particular…Read more...

Meet Jodi Ettenberg, Former Lawyer Turned World Traveler

Meet Jodi Ettenberg, travel photographer and founder of Legal Nomads, a travel site that follows her adventures (and mis-adventures!) around the world. Jodi is a former lawyer from Montreal who quit her job to become a marshmallow-addicted globe trotter. What inspired you to start traveling?I saw a documentary on the trans-Siberian trains when I was…Read more...

Don’t Look Down! Hiking Wli Falls In Ghana, Africa

Volta Region  In Wli-Afegame, right outside of the major hub of HoHoe, are the Wli Falls. This area is part of the Volta Region, a great destination if you want to experience a more natural, mountainous area of Ghana instead of the more loud and chaotic regions such as Accra, Swedru, and Cape Coast. The…Read more...

Forgetting Fear: Backpacking Europe Solo As A Woman

As a woman who spent two months backpacking Europe alone โ€” and about six months planning it โ€” I know all about the warnings you receive from frightened friends and relatives. Before I left for my trip, I heard some of the most terrifying stories about what could happen if I traveled to Europe by…Read more...
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