Visiting Varanasi was a huge priority for me when I started planning my trip to India. Alongside witnessing the Taj Mahal, and drinking all the masala chai tea in the country, it was high on my list of musts. From everything I’d heard and read online, Varanasi was the place in India that left the biggest impression on people. After spending two days in Varanasi, I can absolutely see why.
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Before arriving in India, I had never heard of Orchha. In Hindi, Orchha technically means “hidden”, so I guess that makes sense. Nevertheless, it was a peaceful, historical village in the middle of India, and a surprising highlight for me.
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During my recent visit to Hong Kong, I started comparing the larger Asian cities I’ve been to. Hong Kong stood out for many reasons. While there are certain obvious things I expected to find in Asia’s most-visited city, a few things surprised me.
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Hong Kong is the most visited city in Asia. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you that the city is home to many Instagrammable locations. Between modern Hong Kong island, and authentic Kowloon, you won’t struggle to find an aesthetic of your choosing. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite Instagrammable places in Hong Kong, and how to get to them.
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Birds eye views, stunning landscape, sparkling beaches, streets lined with palms, and historical architecture. These are a few of my favorite things. Therefore, my pick for a must-see city in Croatia should come as no surprise.
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After spending three weeks traveling through Croatia, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on some of the best places to visit. I had the luxury of visiting many different locations in Croatia, including multiple islands. Whether you are based in Split or Dubrovnik, it’s very easy to visit a number of these islands along the Dalmatian coast. I’ve also included a couple bonus destinations, located on the mainland, that deserve attention and are easy to access.
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I was privileged enough to visit the Plitvice Lakes twice while galavanting around Croatia for three weeks. Each visit presented different sets of circumstances giving me a great platform to present to you with some things you may want to keep in mind if you ever plan on visiting the lakes.
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I always love to hear how other solo travelers get their most epic shots for their blogs, Instagram feeds, etc. I can promise you that those images that appear to be effortless, most definitely took a lot of behind the scenes work. I’m here to explain my personal process when it comes to taking solo travel photos.
“You’re moving to South Korea? As in North Korea’s neighbor? Isn’t South Korea dangerous? What will you do if North Korea attacks? Don’t you watch the news? South Korea is not safe.” These were only a handful of responses I received when I told people I was moving to South Korea.
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I recently came across a predicament here in South Korea that left me clueless. My passport still had a few blank pages left, but my upcoming visas required usage of all of them. Therefore, I became a bit nervous about my 2019 travel plans. Would I have enough empty spaces for all of my future stamps in Asia? Would I even be allowed to enter {insert country here} without any blank passport pages? I decided it was time to say good-bye to my old friend, and welcome a newer, thicker companion.
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