TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Understanding the Impact of Mass Tourism in Popular Destinations Posted on November 17, 2024November 19, 2024 As a travel blogger, I love sharing the wonders of small, picturesque destinations. Yet, as much as we celebrate their charm, we must also acknowledge the challenges they face. I hate crowded places. One destination grappling with mass tourism pressures is Mallorca, a beloved holiday spot in Spain. Recently, the… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How Connecting with Local Drivers Transformed My Travel: Must-do Travel Hack for Authentic Experiences Posted on October 31, 2024November 17, 2024 Connecting with local drivers turned our trips into extraordinary journeys. We discovered unique experiences and deeper cultural insights in Bali, Chiang Mai, and Luang Prabang. Their local knowledge and personal touch transformed our travels and forged lasting friendships. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why was Candace Owens Banned from Australia: National Peace and Security Cited Posted on October 28, 2024October 30, 2024 Australia’s ban on Candace Owens raises some questions: In the U.S., digital surveillance usually comes to public attention after a tragedy. With advanced technology and the rise of digital platforms, surveillance has become easier, blurring the line between maintaining security and restricting free speech. This growing surveillance could affect not just public figures like Candace Owens but also everyday individuals who express controversial opinions online. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES 7 Powerful Ways Travel Teaches Us About Ourselves Posted on October 26, 2024November 8, 2024 Travel pushes me out of my comfort zone and forces me to confront my beliefs, values, and fears. It reveals strengths I never knew I had and shows me new layers of myself, helping me grow through unexpected challenges and experiences. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Safety on the Road Posted on October 24, 2024October 31, 2024 The first time I traveled solo, I was hooked. I loved the chance to see the world at my own pace. Solo travel gives me the chance to express myself, find new talents, new interests– a new me. But safety is a big issue when I’m on my own. This post offers a few ways to stay safe at home and when I travel alone. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why You Should Spend Money on Experiences Not Things Posted on October 20, 2024November 8, 2024 Buying stuff makes us feel the way big advertisers think we want to feel based on what they want to sell us. However our possessions don’t and shouldn’t define our values or morals. Actually, they often run antithetical to them because we tend to buy more as we make more. And as we do, we have to work more to pay for all the stuff that we never have time to use or appreciate. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How to Navigate the Deutsche Bahn: A Complete Guide to German Trains Posted on October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 Sure, there are a few budget airlines that offer safe and reliable travel. Train travel, however, survives when the journey is as important as the destination. And in Germany, the Deutsche Bahn (DB or GermanRail) is a trendy means of public transportation. It’s fast, has good value, and links all Europe’s cities, towns, and villages. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How to Take the Free Shuttle– Bangkok Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Posted on October 3, 2024November 8, 2024 Now that Bangkok has two airports, you may have to transfer from one airport to another, and the Bua Airport Express bus makes this even more convenient. This was the case recently when we traveled from Thailand to Luang Prabang, Laos. Initially, we landed at Bangkok’s Don Muang Airport (DMK). Read more