Tomorrow is National Take a Hike Day. But I don’t need an excuse to go hiking. It’s become a passion ever since I lived in South Korea. ever since then, I am always looking for resources to help me map out the best trails. And one website, Alltrails.com has been consistent no matter where we live.
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES
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How to Get Your VAT Refund in Turkey
Every year, Turkey’s tourists leave behind millions of dollars of VAT refunds. On the surface, the process seems simple. Bring your passport along on your shopping trip. Complete the necessary documents at the retailer. Track down the right folks at the airport when you leave. Go home with some extra…
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Solo Dining Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide
What is it about dining alone that makes us scared? Some people won’t travel solo out of fear alone. Well, not me. I actually like eating alone. But I know a lot of people who can’t do it. Is it the memories it conjures up of not being one of…
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Common Travel Problems and how to Fix Them
I love to travel. I probably travel more than most people, but things still go wrong. Miscommunications happen. I’ve arrived a day late for a flight. We’ve left our passports in the hotel safe. I’ve cried in foreign airports and dealt with taxi drivers who tried to stiff me. Travel…
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD
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Setting Your Goals: What is Your Blog’s End Game?
You’ve been doing this awhile and you aren’t really making much money or have a huge following like some of the bloggers I see on YouTube? I don’t get it, you are just as good if not better than they are. I know people read your blog because I see it and hear it. Do you have a plan to get to the next level?
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD
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The Thoughts of a Travel Ambivert
Most people would never consider me an introvert. And I’m not. But I don’t think I am an extrovert either. If I had to classify myself, I’m a thoughtful extrovert. Or an ambivert traveler– a combination of both. I’m just as comfortable in a crowd or alone in the space…
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The Truth About Travel: You Can Still Come Home An Asshole
One of the most misguided opinions about travel is that it will change you. Especially solo travel. It’s a lie. Some travel is like a diet pill. Travel alone won’t change you simply because you do it; you have to put in some work. You can collect a thousand pretty…
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Travel Smarter: Lessons from My Top 5 Mistakes Abroad
They say you shouldn’t have regrets, but I think most of us do. I’ve made a few while traveling—some harmless, some I still wish I could undo. A couple were bad buys. Others happened because I didn’t do enough research or ignored what my gut was telling me. These mistakes…