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10 Must-Try Taiwanese Foods

10 Must-Try Taiwanese Foods Taiwan is slowly gaining popularity among independent travelers. The intrepid travelers who venture to Taiwan will find a country endowed with stunning landscapes, incredibly hospitable people, and delicious food. Due to its history and proximity to China and Japan, Taiwanese cuisine is a mouthwatering union of Chinese cooking styles, Japanese techniques […]

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weekend in Singapore

A Weekend in Singapore

A Weekend in Singapore With budget flights to Singapore from around southeast Asia, a weekend in Singapore is a realistic travel plan from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and beyond. The city is known for its fabulous food and plenty of attractions for visitors. Although it consistently ranks near the top of world’s most expensive cities, if

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Working in Whistler, BC

Winter Season Guide to Skiing and Working in Whistler, BC

The following guest post is by Henry and Agnès of thebgstrip.com. In 2014 they left the UK, turning a honeymoon into a lifestyle traveling and working their way around the world. After an amazing time in Canada, the USA and Australia, they’ve reached southeast Asia. Henry clicks the shutter whilst Agnès puts pen to paper. Guide to Skiing and Working in

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Cycle Touring The Baltic States: What You Need to Know

The Baltic States consist of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, three incredibly different nations tied together by a recent shared past. It makes a lot of sense to include all three in a trip to the region, and allow yourself time to explore and understand the distinct differences between them. And time is what you have

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Make Yourself at Home in Cuba’s Casas Particulares

At Home in Cuba’s Casas Particulares I remember heading in to Havana from the airport after an evening flight in. The sun was already down but balmy air whistled in through the windows as classic cars rumbled past. Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” was croaking softly out of the taxi’s radio. Considering recent

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Guide to Sydney Bars

Ultimate Guide to Sydney Bars and Hotspots

The following is a guest post by Melanie Duca, who loves exploring new places, both at home and overseas.  She’s learned a lot through her years of traveling and wants to share this with others through her blog Eat Well Travel Everywhere. Follow her on Instagram. Ultimate Guide to Sydney Bars and Hotspots Sydney Australia is

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Consuming Recreational Cannabis in the Pacific Northwest

Tourists who want to sample the Pacific Northwest’s craft culture can now partake of locally sourced beer, wine, spirits, and cannabis. As Kevin Coombs, owner of the luxury transportation companies VIP PDX and Double Decker PDX, observes, “Only in Oregon will you find a dispensary next to a brew pub next to a wine tasting room.”

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10 tips for people to travel Dubai on a budget

Luxurious 7-star hotels, limousines, lip-smacking food and world class luxurious shopping, Dubai is definitely not among the first choices of the budget travelers. Not everyone can afford to stay in 5-star hotels and savor the luxury that Dubai is famed for! Even though Dubai has a reputation of being one of the most expensive cities

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Kefalonia Greece

7 reasons to visit Kefalonia Greece

The following guestpost is by filmmaker Anna Votsi, who decided to pick up and move to Kefalonia Greece after the birth of her son. It turned out to be the best decision of her life. Through her blog www.kefaloniabyanna.com she hopes to share her point of view, original photos, videos, and tips on the visiting the island. Find her on Facebook too. 7

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