Just as beautiful people can be un-interesting, even the prettiest of the places I’ve listed here left me feeling uninspired.
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Just How Cheap Is India?
Is India cheap? The short answer is “yes, of course,” though there are a few caveats.
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The Ugly Side of Farm Work in Australia
Picking fruit or vegetables in Australia is a good, easy way to make money — or is it? Guest blogger “OzVegPickerGirl” shares her story.
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Is Oslo A Boring Place To Travel?
Norway’s capital has a reputation of being boring, but is it warranted? The pros and cons of visiting Oslo, according to me.
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Thailand’s Best Island?
If you’re looking for a Thai island that’s big on scenery and light on “the scene,” beautiful Koh Kradan is definitely your best choice.
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The Guilty Traveler’s Sister
Have you ever suffered from traveler’s guilt?
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Welcome to Bangkok, Stephanie!
I wasn’t sure how Stephanie was going to react to manic, eclectic Bangkok. Here’s how she did on day one!
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Is Bali a Shithole?
I won’t go so far as to say I hate Bali, though I doubt I would ever return there, even if someone paid me.
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Are There Nice Beaches in Singapore?
Does Singapore have beautiful beaches and, if so, where are they?
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The Other Side of the Berlin Wall
Berlin has gained an international reputation for its all-night parties, sex clubs and other assorted debaucheries, so it’s ironic that I may well have fallen in love here.
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The Paradox of Venice, Italy
Venice, you might say, is like an extremely attractive (but extremely annoying) man or woman.
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Getting to Know Naples
Worries about the Mafia were the furthest thing from my mind as I explored Naples, a city I would never, ever use the word “dangerous” to describe.
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Train Travel from Laos to Thailand
Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.
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Kangaroos on the Beach in Australia
Seeing wild kangaroos when I traveled to Australia wasn’t enough for me — I wanted to see wild kangaroos on the beach! You’ve probably had a similar idea if you own the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s “Australia” guidebook, whose front cover depicts (wait for it) a kangaroo on a beach. Several of my Australian […]
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Ecotourism in Minca, Colombia
Take a day trip from Santa Marta to Minca to trek through rainforest, swim at the base of a waterfall and take a tour of an organic, hydroelectric coffee farm.
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Busted For Weed in Switzerland
Never assume you’ll get away with doing something illegal in even liberal foreign countries.
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