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8 Reasons Why Barcelona Is The Best European City During Summer

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I've lived in Barcelona for two different summer periods now; in 2012 and 2014.  Honestly, no matter what time of the year it is, Barcelona is hands down my favorite city in Europe.  However, I'm going to focus on my top 8 reasons…

A Weekend Trip to Tioman Island, Malaysia

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After the brutal weather causing floods in Myanmar, my friends and I decided that it might not be the best time to visit there.  Despite already paying for one flight, entrance visas, and two nights at a hotel; we agreed that it would still…

Pulau Kapas: The Most Beautiful Island in Malaysia. [ Photo Essay ]

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Thanks to some of my expat friends in Kuala Lumpur, I was recommended to take a little trip over to a small island called Pulau Kapas.  (They are not too happy with me to be blogging about it...but I can't help myself).  Sorry, I'm not sorry. When…

LongSha Beach Camping on Pulau Kapas

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When most people think of budget travel, their minds think of dirty hostels or questionable guesthouses, but there is another option: camping.  I had actually never camped before in South-East Asia, and I'm really glad that my first experience…

7 Reasons Why I Loved Living in the Netherlands

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Over the past few weeks, I've really been trying to figure out what my next move is.  I've literally gone back and forth between options like teaching English in Vietnam, starting a working holiday visa in Australia or New Zealand, or moving…

TOP 5 REASONS TO BACKPACK LANGKAWI

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Langkawi is an incredible island archipelago located off the North-West coast of Malaysia (practically at the border of Thailand.  Amongst the Southeast Asia backpackers, it's an often overlooked destination - and I honestly don't understand…

Uber Scuba Diving in Labuan Bajo, Flores

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I had just finished an incredible 4 day trip sailing from Lombok - Flores, and I thought my adventures on a boat were finished.  I was wrong.  So very wrong. Friends that I had met on the Komodo Tour decided to book a diving trip with Uber…

Heli Lounge, Kuala Lumpur: Drinks + Sunset on a Helipad

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The Heli Lounge Kuala Lumpur is easily one of the best places to have a drink in this amazing city!  When you combine enjoying a delicious cocktail or beer on a helipad, a beautiful sunset, and a stunning city view - The Heli Lounge simply…

The Best Sunset I’ve Seen in MONTHS; Gili Trawangan

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It was a day like any other on Gili Trawangan.  I went to the beach, had a couple delicious meals, drank a coconut, snorkeled, rode my bike, and pretty much relaxed. I have already been on the Gili Islands for over 10 days, and have already…

5 Years Ago…My Life Changed Forever….

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I got off the plane, went through customs, picked up my bags, and waited until I saw my parents car roll up in the international arrival pick-up point at LAX.  How could the past months have gone by so fast?  I was not ready to go home, not…

Backpacking Pai, Thailand: A Budget Travel Guide

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Backpacking Pai Thailand should be considered a must visit while exploring this beautiful country.  Pai is such an amazing city, and has this strange power that can keep you there longer than expected.  The minute you get there you get swept…

The 5 BEST PARTY ISLANDS in SOUTH-EAST-ASIA

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  Looking for the best places to party in South-East Asia?  Well, I'm here to help.  I've spent a good time traveling, backpacking, and partying around this corner of the world, and this place definitely has some top-notch…