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Travel

Eating Koh Samet

The island of Koh Samet, Thailand, lies just a few hour's drive, and a short boat trip, from Bangkok. Popular with tourists and Bangkok residents alike, Koh Samet is a great place to enjoy a bit of low key island life. It's also a ... More »
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Hello, Big Adventure

Lost in Translation

Even after five days in Colombia, I had to admit that as much as my Spanish conversation skills had improved, they were still limited to the point that carrying on a conversation in sign language, baby talk or even dog would have had ... More »
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Daytripper

Escape from New York

Living in New York City can feel like you're at the center of the universe. You can order Chinese food at 3 a.m. and have your groceries delivered straight to your door. Plus, on any given night of the year, there are literally thousands ... More »
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Budget Travel

NYC Freebies

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Postcard

A Journey of a Lifetime

On a sunny day in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Wyatt Akin and Stephen Prince return from their usual morning bike ride. It is bright out, the kind of day that makes everyone feel invincible. But for these boys, life doesn’t look as ... More »
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Travel Tips

Ten Hotel Alternatives

Sure, hotels can be a great way to have a comfortable place to stay on vacay, but hotels can also eat away at all the money you could be spending taking tours, sightseeing, and trying new foods. For your next trip, think about trying some ... More »
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Travel

Go Off-Grid

There is the kind of travel where you stay in hotels or hostels and branch out each day to see museums and eat in cafes whilst 'unplugging' from your daily life. And then there is the travel where you completely detach – not just from ... More »
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Travel Tips

5 Ways To Kill Time in an Airport

The words ‘delayed’ and ‘cancelled’ are two of the most hated words in a Traveler’s vocabulary. And yet, in an age when freak storms and airline budget cuts have become increasingly more common, flight delays and cancellations ... More »
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Travel

24 Hours in Amsterdam

Known for its canals, museums, red light district, and marijuana culture, there's a lot to experience in Amsterdam. While spending a few days is ideal, not all travelers have that kind of time. For those who have only a day to spend in ... More »
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