Image: Spo0nman Image: sanjibm Beautiful Goa, the smallest state in India, has been on my bucket list for quite some time. The southern Indian destination has a unique, Portuguese-influenced culture, and is home to beautiful beaches, epic raves, and a friendly backpackers’ scene. With India being such a culturally rich and increasingly accessible destination, it’s […]
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Image: Werner Kunz About a year ago, while working at my last job, I found out that I might be sent to London for a week or so. Though this would be a business trip, I was jumping-out-of-my-skin excited. Oh, to spend more time in the great city of London, where I’ve only stayed for
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When I originally posted about Teresa Keller, the single mom volunteering around the world with her kids for a year, the post immediately became one of the most controversial ones ever on this site. The biggest controversy was that it appeared that the donations for which Teresa solicited were going toward paying for her family
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Rockport, Massachusetts, lies at the tip of Cape Ann in Massachusetts’s northeast corner. Surrounded by water on three sides, it’s no surprise Rockport became one of New England’s quintessential fishing towns. Today, Rockport is still home to fishermen, but you’ll also find a number of artists. Galleries, shops and restaurants fill storybook-like areas like Bearskin
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Bruges is a quiet storm of a town: tranquil on the surface, yet fascinatingly compelling. Located in Flanders, Belgium, not far from the North Sea, Bruges is best known for its romantic setting on a series of canals. Of course, Venice is Europe’s premier city of canals. But Bruges, though it has its share of
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Having wild, curly hair is a double-edged sword. Yes, there are occasions when it looks amazing — but most of the time, it’s out of control with a mind of its own! If you have wavy, curly or otherwise uncontrollable hair, you’ve likely got styling it down to a science: perfect products, tools and humidity
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Image: BluEyedA73 Spring break for American college students is defined by the following: drink specials, beach parties, booze cruises, dancing all night long, beer bongs, random hookups, wet t-shirt contests and Joe Francis filming girls with low self-esteem, all set in beachy destinations like Cancun, Mazatlan, Jamaica and Panama City Beach. I never had a
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Have you thought about Couchsurfing? It’s much more than just a way to get free lodging all over the world. The Couchsurfing Project was originally founded as a community of individuals who open their homes to travelers. It’s a place to learn, teach, and exchange with people from all over the world. With a free
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Florence, Italy, with its red roofs and Renaissance architecture, is incredibly beautiful from every angle. But some places are truly extraordinary. Whether you want to get stunning photos or simply enjoy the view, these are the five best places to experience the views of Florence. View #1: Florence from the Duomo The Duomo dominates the
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If you’ve decided to take the plunge and start a blog — whether travel-oriented or not — one of the most important decisions you can make is what to name it. A great blog name could propel you to the top; a bad blog name could destroy you. There’s much to consider when choosing a name
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