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…
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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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What You Need to Know About Hiring Local Drivers While Traveling Abroad
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.
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The Candace Owens Ban: When Free Speech Crosses International Borders
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.
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7 Powerful Ways Travel Teaches Us About Ourselves
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.
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The Best Solo Travel Safety Tips for Women Over 40
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.
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Why You Should Spend Money on Authentic Travel Experiences Not Things
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.
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What You Need to Know About Riding Deutsche Bahn: A Simple Guide to German Trains
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.
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What You Need to Know About Booking the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto
We’d heard it over and over—any visit to Japan would be incomplete without seeing Kyoto. But with only a week, and Tokyo already packed with plans, squeezing in Kyoto felt like a challenge. Determined to make the most of our time, we booked tickets on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to…