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Tips For Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone

Have you ever felt a desire to do something different? Forget the beach resorts in the Caribbean, the guided sightseeing tours through Rome and the casino getaways in Vegas. You want to challenge yourself, have an enriching experiencing and gain a new perspective. But, you’re nervous. What if things don’t go according to plan? What…Read more...
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Bus-Free Through India: Cycling The Cardamom Trail

“Today we’ll be cycling the Cardamom Trail,” my guide, Rattan, tells me over breakfast. “It’s 91 kilometers (57 miles) from here to Periyar.” I almost spit out my coconut chutney-covered dosa. Do I look like Lance Armstrong? Rattan laughs. “We’ll go slow and just enjoy. Peter will be behind us with the van if we…Read more...
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Going Beyond The Guidebook In Singapore With Intrepid Traveler Katie Foote

Looking to travel to Singapore? Culture enthusiast and off-the-beaten path traveler Katie Foote tells us how to eat good for cheap, where to go after dark and how to go beyond the guidebook in Singapore. 1. What made you decide to spend eight weeks traveling through Singapore? I chose Singapore primarily for research reasons (as…Read more...
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Conquering The King’s Trail On Hawaii’s Big Island

During a recent solo trip to Hawaii‘s Big Island, I had the pleasure of staying at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which is within walking distance to ancient ponds, historical village ruins and, the focus of this post, The King’s Trail, or The Mamalahoa Trail in Hawaiian. When you enter the Waikoloa Village (the…Read more...
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Interview With Megan Starr: An American Living In Norway

Thinking about heading to Norway (or possibly even moving there)? Megan Starr, an American living in Norway, fills us in on what to eat, how to relocate and and how to go beyond the guidebook. 1. What has been your favorite misadventure living in Norway? My favorite misadventure(s) must always be with regards to visa…Read more...
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Why Guatemala Should Be Your Next Trip

Despite warnings of violent crime and terrifying conditions, I booked a trip to Guatemala — and loved it! Not only did I find the country to be safe for travel, but also full of memorable experiences and natural beauty that could be explored on a budget. Want to know more? In this Guatemala travel guide,…Read more...
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