When I decided to book a three-week trip over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, what I hadn’t anticipated was spending a night out getting shitfaced (falling down drunk on Nashville’s Broadway and having a homeless man pick me up) for my birthday the day before I boarded a 14-hour flight to Jordan. But alas,
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SPAIN
I Went To A Bullfight (So You Don’t Have To)
(Warning: the first three photos don’t contain any images of animal cruelty. You may want to quickly scroll past the others and just read the content if you are triggered by this. They’re not overly graphic. I felt it was important to include them to give the full impact of the experience.) I’d like to
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INDIA
Awkward Spa Moments Abroad
One of my favorite parts of traveling to cheaper countries is the option of spa services at a much lower rate than you’d find in most of the Westernized world. In the United States, you’ll pay at least $50 for a simple one-hour massage. In Indonesia, that same $50 buys you several treatments over the
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The Magic of St Martin: Everything You Need to Know About this Tropical Paradise
St Martin, an island run by both the Dutch and French, sits in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Tourists from around the globe flock to the island to relax under the sun, enjoy the vibes, and marvel the magnificent marine life. Lots of St Martin vacation home rentals are available to make your
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BRAZIL
The Charm of Paraty, Brazil
Eleven years ago I took my first trip abroad to study in Rome, Italy. I’ve written pretty extensively about how that trip changed my life in a variety of ways, but one of the best ways is that it brought some amazing friends into my life. One of those friends happens to be a handsome
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GUEST POSTS
Top 5 Attractions in India that will Motivate You
The land of civilizations and the cradle of ancient cultures, India has had a long history. Many battles have been fought and lands have been claimed, religions and cultures have been shifted and spread. This country that claims unity in diversity has a large number of monuments ranging from religious structures to the buildings that
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PAKISTAN
A Love Lost; A Love Gained
When I first thought about writing this story, I envisioned it’d be the kind with the happy ending. You know the one I’m talking about: where the guy and girl end up together happily ever after. But, life happens. Picture it: Austin, 2013. I was six months out of a four-year relationship and heartbroken that
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AUSTRALIA
Autumn Activities in New South Wales, Australia
Autumn is one of those magical times in the year when landscapes start to change, with colorful reds, and warm yellows in bloom it is hard job to stay indoors. Enjoy six events around New South Wales, with a lineup of art, culture and entertainment there is something for every kind of traveler, adventurer or
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