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Our bus rolled to a stop in front of Rotorua’s…
Yarra Valley: Wine and Chocolate and Cheese, Oh My!
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New Jersey Half – Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon
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Kawarau Bridge Bungy: My Experience at the World’s Oldest Bungy Jump
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What to do in 48 Hours in Dublin
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That Time I Ran a Marathon Without Training, and How I Survived It
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My Turkish Hamam Bath Experience in Istanbul: Kilic Ali Pasa Hamam
The concept of “Turkish baths” was completely foreign to me…
The Ultimate 3 Day Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary
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To be honest, I am blessed as HECK. I am…
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This year was a real doozy. I entered into it…
The Milford Sound: A Photo Diary
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My Solo Trip to Istanbul, Turkey: Is It Safe to Visit Right Now?
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How to Spend a Weekend in Tokyo
If you’re planning on only a weekend in Tokyo, Japan,…
Minnesota Marathon – Twin Cities Marathon
It’s official. The Medtronics Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis and…
The 18 Best, Most Useful Gift Ideas for Travelers
Not to brag, but I am not the biggest fan…
The Ultimate Guide to Driving the Ring of Kerry in a Day
The Ring of Kerry: a 179 kilometer loop in southwestern…
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef with Down Under Cruise and Dive
Any Australia itinerary is going to inevitably include an afternoon…
Baltimore B3 Challenge | Charles Street 12 Review
Well kids, we’ve made it! The final installment of Baltimore’s…
The Ultimate Guide to 48 Hours in Melbourne
I recently met an Australian girl on my travels who,…
The Most Instagrammable Places in Washington DC
Washington DC is a district known for, OBVIOUSLY, American politics.…
Good Eats: A Vietnamese Cooking Class with HoiAn Eco Coconut Tours
If you’re like me, you probably dread that inevitable moment…
The Ultimate 2 Week Slovenia Road Trip Itinerary
Slovenia is the most random country I’ve been to. Who…
Exploring Ireland Outside the Big Cities
The older I get and the more I travel, the…
Alaska Half – Anchorage Mayor’s Half Marathon
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