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Category: TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
DuffelBagSpouse Travels is your passport to a world brimming with TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. Whether it’s a colorful parade, a traditional dance, or a local festival, DuffelBagSpouse’s blog is your gateway to experiencing the world’s most festive gatherings.
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How to Get Around Thailand: My Best Travel Lessons
Getting around Thailand wasn’t just about transportation—it was part of the adventure. From tuk-tuks and scooters to songthaews and boats, each ride brought humor, tension, and joy. These moments weren’t planned, but they stayed with me. Sometimes, the journey is the memory.ife.
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What You Need to Know: Why Chicago Is the Cultural Center of the Midwest
Chicago’s culture is complex and alive. It’s shaped by working families, bold art, rich history, and political action. Unlike the quieter towns nearby, Chicago pulses with creativity, resistance, and pride. It’s not the story the headlines tell. It’s a city defined by its people—not fear, but fierce love.
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The Side of Africa I Never Saw in the Media
I look for street food, quiet cafes, hikes with a view, and places that hold meaning. I’ve found them all over the world. Now I want to find them in Nigeria, Togo, and Benin—three countries in Africa tied to my history that I’ve never seen with my own eyes. I’m ready to see the truth about Africa for myself.
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The Truth About Driving to Èze: Beauty, Panic, and an Unexpected Lesson
A stalled car. A stranger’s help. A mad uphill dash with my kids in the backseat. That’s how my day in Èze began. What followed was a quiet walk through flower-filled alleys, castle ruins, and a handmade perfume that now holds the memory of one beautiful, chaotic, unforgettable day.
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Perception vs. Perspective: Travel Stories That Changed How I See the World
A stare too long. A whispered word. A moment I almost walked away. But what happened next shifted everything I thought I knew about traveling as a Black woman. This isn’t just a story—it’s a reminder of what happens when we pause, stay, and see the world with new eyes.
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What Makes Chiang Mai, Thailand, a Destination You’ll Fall in Love With?
Chiang Mai is essentially Thailand’s second city – the smaller, more relaxed answer to the madness of Bangkok and the chill space sans the Phuket beaches. It was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, but now is a major draw for backpackers and travelers of all kinds, not to mention older ex-pats, humanitarians and digital warriors.
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How to Travel Poland as a Black Woman—And What Made Me Never Want to Go Back
Poland felt like a country torn between progress and prejudice. I’ve traveled through places that challenged me, but I’ve never felt so unwelcome. The stares weren’t curious—they were cold. I don’t regret visiting, but I left with no desire to return. Some places aren’t meant to be revisited.