Lake Bovilla wasn’t on our radar until we got to Tirana at the end of our trip, but I’m so happy we went. It was a bit of a mission, but if you have a day or half-day for a nature escape from the capital city, you must go! You can also combine a visit […]
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There are two places where you can swim with seals in South Africa: Hout Bay in Cape Town, and Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route. Here are the pros and cons to both. IMPORTANT UPDATE: In 2025, a couple years after we did this, South Africa reported a rabies outbreak among Cape fur seals. I
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If you’ve ever experienced truly painful “airplane ear,” welcome to this awful club. It’s not just a bit of popping or temporary muffled hearing — it feels like your head is going to explode. The stinging makes you wonder if your ear drum is finally going to burst. You can’t hear, you can’t think, you
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Deciding where to go in Albania primarily depends on how long you have and what you want to get out of the trip. Are you looking for an affordable beach escape or are you fascinated by the country’s history? My top three picks for where to go in Albania — if I had to narrow
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Watching an active volcano erupt from atop another volcano is probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. I had this amazing experience in Guatemala, where Volcan de Fuego spews lava every 15 minutes or so. For the best view, there’s a campsite on the side of Acatenango, a neighbouring volcano that has (only)
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A week in the remote, rugged, and stunning Faroe Islands gives you enough time to see the highlights and explore the unique archipelago. Could you spend more time there? Absolutely. But it’s not a particularly affordable destination, and you can see and do a lot with a one-week itinerary in the Faroe Islands. There are
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Flying brings out the anxiety in all of us, but deciding where to sit on the plane so that you’re comfortable can make it a teeny tiny bit better. Depending on your personal brand of mental illness and (maybe) irrational fears, there are some seats you’ll want to avoid in particular. My blog contains affiliate
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Working while you travel is the best way to afford an extended trip — and you don’t have to be a full time digital nomad to do it! It’s a super fun way to gain valuable professional/life experience in unfamiliar environments, which can be both exciting and challenging. Here are some great types of nomad jobs
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I jumped on the opportunity to upgrade to Qatar business class when Chesney and I flew from Bucharest to Cape Town. It was an amazing experience, but it’s important to know you don’t get all the same perks with the upgrade! Here’s everything you should know before deciding to spend the extra cash on a
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Queenstown is one of the more expensive destinations in New Zealand, which is really saying something. But it’s a total must-visit for anyone who likes the mountains and a bit of adventure. While you should definitely splurge on a few things to do in Queenstown, not everything has to cost a fortune. I’ve been down
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