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Granada is a very walkable city, one of its very best qualities. All the fun stuff is just 5 minutes straight ahead, 10 minutes that way, 20 minutes this way, up that butt sculpting hill (You’ll know all about it if you head to The Alhambra on foot.) you get the idea. It’s wonderful. There’s…
Austria’s attractions list is lengthy: the epic Alps, classical concert halls, gorgeous storied Old Towns, serious snow sports and alluring lakes. But once you start diving into all the best things to do in Austria, you realise that the country that gave the world Mozart has also gifted us plenty more. From hot spring spa…
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To be stuck in (car) traffic is stressful and annoying: running late to a meeting, to family, a concert or a conference. Argh! Yes, one could leave earlier; but why plan your life around a traffic report?! Driving does not offer independence or the joys of the open road in such circumstances. On the contrary, it…
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There’s just something about Turkey that keeps pulling me back, hence my fourth visit this year! This time, Loanne and I were invited to try out Cook’s Club, a chilled-out and contemporary hotel which is part of the new collection of Thomas Cooks hotels. It is nestled in the heart of vibrant Alanya which is…
Being human sometimes means dealing with negative feelings we wish we didn’t have. I can’t think of a single person who absolutely adores feeling jealous or loves waking up to start the day with insecurities. But these feelings can and do happen—in some cases, they’re a sign of an underlying issue, and other times, mismanagement…
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A few years back I went on a Balkan road trip with my friend Bubbles. I blogged this trip, however, I didn’t get to finish it so here I am back again, picking it up from where I left. From Amsterdam, we flew into Tuzla in the north of Bosnia. We spent the evening here…
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Traveling as a couple is often painted as a dreamy, romantic escape, but let’s be real—it can also be a test of patience and teamwork! Our love story began on a backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon, where we navigated challenges like Jenn recovering from multiple knee replacement surgeries. Despite the trials, we emerged stronger,…
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I’ll never forget the night I encountered God in the most radical undeniable way at the North Georgia Revival. I had no clue at that moment my life would never, I mean NEVER be the same. Today as I think back to meeting Jesus on the floor in the most tangible way I’m still in…
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Madeira, Portugal to introduce tourist fee on some popular hiking trails [Image by Frank Nürnberger from Pixabay] With its beautiful nature, the island of Madeira in Portugal is a popular European hiking destination. However, from January 1, 2025, travelers visiting the island will have to pay a fee to hike more than 30 routes managed…
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Editor’s note: This is the fourth post in our theme for November, The Latinx City. By Stephanie Rivera-Kumar Philadelphia, one of the oldest cities in the United States, has a vibrant history shaped by immigrant contributions that continue to affect its neighborhoods and economy. In recent years, Latinx immigrants from countries such as the Dominican…
