In the summer of 2015, Jennifer Tough cycled from Copenhagen to Copenhagen, a complete 3800km circumnavigation of the Baltic Sea, solo and unsupported, in just 35 days. The trip started with freezing nights camping in deep forests of the Nordic countries, then transitioned to terrifying and at times goofy Russian traffic, then she explored the […]
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Changing of Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea One of the unexpected highlights of visiting Seoul was the changing of guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace. It’s an elaborate ceremony with several dozen men in Joseon Dynasty-era costume. The effect of the event, even with all the onlookers, is stunning. Since 1469 these royal guards have performed the
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If you’re backpacking through South America, you’ll likely pass through Northern Chile—after all, the northernmost city, Arica, marks the only route to Peru. But it would be a mistake to truck through without spending at least a few days—the region’s colorful architecture, perpetually cool beaches and proximity to little-seen desert parks makes it a totally unique experience,
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Photo of the Week: The Malecon Havana There is no place in Havana that displays the Cuban soul or beats to its rhythm more so than the Malecon. This esplanade stretches from the historical center of Old Havana to the residential area of Verdado. Walking along it is like a study of Cuban history in
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Dear GoMad Nomad, Recently Korea has become of interest to me. With all the Korean restaurants around in Los Angeles (and I assume the rest of the US), it got me fixated on traveling to Korea. There must be other things to see there besides just eating great food, right? I’ve made up my mind
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Photo of the Week: View of Mt Fuji and Tokyo Tower at Sunset One of my best moments in Tokyo happened unexpectedly. I took the elevator up to the 16th floor lobby of the Mitsui Garden Hotel, which looks out over a splendid view of Tokyo. In one direction, the high rises were lit
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Travel Guide Helsinki Without a lengthy history or any must-see sights, Helsinki, Finland still manages to attract its fair share of tourists. What it has, it does well with. The city excels in design, architecture, the arts, and has an up-and-coming dining scene. It’s a bit far-off geographically to be on anyone’s 21-day European whirlwind,
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What It’s Like In: Varanasi, India Varanasi, India. Bodies burning on the waterfront; cows wandering through tiny streets; holy men, pilgrims, and paupers side by side on the ghats; and unending crowds pressing forward to catch sight of pandit holy men offering sacrifices by fire each evening to the Ganges River that the town is built
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A Brief History of Ciudad Perdida The journey from El Mamey to the Lost City is an experience that is likely to live with you forever, as you stride out along the slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and allow your surroundings to transport you back to the 14th century. Ciudad Perdida is one of the
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Top 8 Best Southeast Asia Experiences Intricate temples, bright white beaches, shaven-headed monks, humid jungle, delicious and bizarre food; Southeast Asia packs a lot in. Whether you’re sticking to the well-trodden backpacker circuits or heading out on a mission into the wild, this part of the world has something for you. Parts of
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