Top Cafes to Visit in Salt Lake, Kolkata: Where to Find Cozy Vibes
Imagine a chocolate-y iced mocha in hand with a pastry in a quiet chic cafe or walking around a cute bookstore, Salt Lake (Kolkata) has something for you! Kolkata is…
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Kolkata: The City of Joy
Kolkata is a large city in India with a hat-tipped toward an intellectual atmosphere and history. The city is one of the most populous cities in India. Commonly known as…
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A Day in Kolkata: Exploring Cafes and Culture
During my first full day in Kolkata, I took in the stirring city with tea at a local cafe. Cafe Aldo is located in Salt Lake, an outlying area of…
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Photo Essay from Japan
Fushimi Inari Taisha (Kyoto – Japan) (left, middle, center) Amanohashidate Viewland (left) / Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (middle) / Nara (right) Shinhotaka Ropeway (left) / Shirakawa-go (center) / Kamikochi (right and…
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3 Things to Do in Prague, Czech Republic
I visited Prague for the first time in 2017. The medieval city was rich with culture and architectural wonders. From walking Charles Bridge to Strahov Monastery Library, the city has…
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Embracing Life in Hanoi: An English Teacher’s Journey
As an English teacher, I had the privilege of living in Hanoi, Vietnam for close to 2 years. From morning bun cha to cafes after teaching, I found peace in…
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Explore San Diego: Top Highlights for Your Next Visit
San Diego is a wonderful West Coast escape to fun in the sun. From beaches to delicious eats, the city is lively in all seasons. During a second visit to…
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Why India? After 50 countries…Exploring North East India: Cultural Diversity and Adventures
After visiting over 50 countries, India has always been one that comes to mind when people ask my favorite adventure or the wildest experience I had while abroad. India is…
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My Upcoming Adventures in Kolkata, Kharagpur, and More
My last time in India was during the season of Holi in 2019. As a 20-something backpacker, I was exploring India after visiting Sri Lanka en route to Nepal before…
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Discover San Diego: A Surfer’s Paradise and Dream Getaway
A surfer’s paradise, a girl’s dream weekend! San Diego is a sunny coastal Californian city teeming with charm. From La Jolla Cove to Pacific Beach and delicious food spots, we…
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🌍 The Geography of the Self: Rewriting Your Inner Map Through Travel
There’s a strange honesty that only happens when you’re far from home that can fundamentally change you. You walk into a subway in a foreign country with a currency that…
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Discover San Diego: A Surfer’s Paradise and Dream Getaway
I visited Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the summer of 2018. Before my visit, the country was primarily just a challenging name to memorize for my elementary…
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Explore Tallinn: A Mini Guide to Estonia’s Captivating Capital
Tallinn, Estonia is located on the Baltic Sea near Finland, Latvia and Lithuania. This wonderful capital is chalk full of things to do, places to eat, and hidden gems to…
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After Visiting 49 Countries, THIS is My Favorite!
Why Morocco Changed My Travel Life Forever 🌍✨ I still remember stepping off the plane and feeling like I had just landed in another dimension. The colors, the scents, the…
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3 Things to Avoid When Traveling 🧳✈
No Emergency Fund (or one that’s too small): I will never forget the evening I got off a tram in Budapest. My lens fell and cracked. I was devastated! As…
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My Top 3 Solo Travel Destinations
Solo adventures are the best kind of therapy as they provide you with time to reflect and are a major confidence boost. After traveling to 49 countries and countless cities…
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Navigating Solo Adventures with Confidence
#1. Use your gut in concert with Google Maps Trust your instincts and intuition above all else Intuition is a critical travel tool, especially for anything venturing solo, so learn…
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Dreaming of Island Hopping and a Postcard-Perfect Harbor?
Victoria, Canada offers just that! Hopper flights from Seattle provide a unique experience and a lasting memory before you even touch Canadian ground. This mode of transportation provides a bird’s-eye-view…
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Why You Need to Visit the Otherworldly ‘Valley of Fire’—Just an Hour from Vegas
If you think Las Vegas is the only thing in Nevada, think again. Just about 60 minutes northeast of the Strip lies a surreal landscape guaranteed to dazzle the senses!…
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San Francisco and Beyond: Exploring SF without a car
I had the pleasure of returning to the ‘City by the Bay’ this past weekend. During my 4 days and 3 nights visit, I explored the city’s best highlights. I…
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Exploring Dynamic Denver and Beautiful Boulder Without a Car
During my first visit to Colorado, I set out to do some outdoor activities while finding some great eats! The catch? I, nor my partner, had a car, so we…
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