Category: Travel Tips

2023, Africa, Morocco, Solo Travel, Travel Tips , ,

20 Things to Know Before Traveling to Morocco

by Rachel En Route November 11, 2023 No Comments

Morocco is on everyone’s bucket list (and for good reason!). This country in Northern Africa is full of delightful culture, friendly locals, and impressive landmarks. That being said, it comes with its own set of challenges. Especially for those solo female travelers – cat calling central anyone? Certain things, like cat calling are inevitable, but manageable. Overall, Morocco is a fascinating country with a plethora of experiences to enjoy. Here are a few things to note before traveling to Morocco.

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2022, Austria, Europe, Travel Tips, Vienna

7 Things You Can’t Miss in Vienna

by Rachel En Route December 18, 2022 2 Comments

I have now visited Vienna three times – what a lucky duck. The city is filled with historic buildings, creme-filled pastries, and a certain magic that is hard to describe. Vienna is a great weekend trip from Prague. I specifically returned multiple times to sort out my Czech visa this year, but more on that at a later time.

There are plenty of blog posts listing 958,049 things to do in “said city”, but I am more interested in the must-do lists – the lists I wouldn’t regret completing. The lists of things I would certainly do again if given the chance. So here is my list of seven things you cannot afford to miss in Vienna.

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2019, Asia, Taipei, Taiwan, Travel Tips , ,

Wanli UFO Village: A Supernatural Day Trip from Taipei

by Rachel En Route August 7, 2019 2 Comments

Would you visit a possibly haunted, mysteriously abandoned, creepily eerie UFO village? If the answer is yes, keep on reading. If the answer is, “WTF is a UFO Village?” I also advise you to keep on reading. Located only an hour outside of Taipei in Tawain stands an abandoned neighborhood – the only catch? Looking at the homes, one could assume aliens were its’ residents.

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2019, Asia, Sri Lanka, Travel Tips , ,

Is the Famous Kandy to Ella Train Ride Overrated?

by Rachel En Route July 24, 2019 No Comments

The famous Kandy to Ella train ride was at the top of my list when it came to planning my two weeks in Sri Lanka. I knew I wanted to travel like a local, witness the breathtaking tea fields, and stick my feet out of an open doorway. All of which I did! While I, personally had a magnificent time on the 7 hour journey, there are many people who do not share the same enthusiasm for the famous train ride.

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Asia, Nepal, Photo Diary, Travel Tips , ,

Chitwan National Park Safari: What to Expect

by Rachel En Route April 30, 2019 No Comments

On the second day of my stay at the Barauli Community Homestay, one of the local boys took us on a safari through Chitwan National Park. We traveled through marshy grassland, all the while keeping our eyes peeled for rhinos. You are never guaranteed a rhino sighting while on safari, so we got extremely lucky when we eventually came across a few.

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