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Daily Travel Snapshot: The Grampians, Australia

A picture of me looking happy standing at the peaks of the Grampians in Victoria, Australia.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Darwin, Australia

A jumping shot of us on a beach in Darwin, Australia.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Northern Territory, Australia

AThe Arnhem Escarpment that borders the land of the Aborigines in the Kakadu National Park – Northern Territory, Australia.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Victoria, Australia

Great Ocean Road, Australia

The Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.

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5 Ideal Road trip Destinations

Growing up in a big city and being confined to urban life in my teenage years, I got my first taste of road-tripping during my tertiary years in Miami. And I never looked back since. Cruising along miles and miles of freeway, feeling the wind in my hair and singing …

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World’s 7 Most Scenic Drives

Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Melbo

As much as I enjoy taking local buses and trains, one of my favorite ways of enjoying a country leisurely is driving through the countryside, soaking in the landscape and scenery. Especially in massive countries like Australia, driving from one region to another gives a real sense of he …

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6 Adventurous Destinations for Solo Travelers

Picturesque Motor Car Creek

As an occasional solo traveler, picking the right destination to explore is not quite as easy as one would imagine. Since our move to Spain, Alberto has settled into his new job so that leaves me and my backpack, out to see the world alone. As much as I enjoy the prospects of …

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World’s Top 8 Scuba Diving Destinations

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Gliding past rainbow-colored corals and swimming alongside giant manta rays and languid turtles: scuba diving gives us a chance to acquaint with the deep realms of nature. In this world where nature is overrun by tourism, scuba-diving provides that rare peek into a different galaxy. Whether you are a novice to the scuba …

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Green Travel: 7 Luxury Eco-Retreats

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In recent years, green travel is getting the attention that it rightfully deserves. Treading lightly, traveling responsibly and avoid leaving any carbon footprint as we travel can help sustain the environment, or at least prevent further damage to our planet. Unfortunately, traveling often causes a certain degree of destruction to the environment and …

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6 Ideal Driving Tour Destinations

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Imagine cruising along the coastal highway and getting to your destination just in time for sunset – driving tours often give travelers the kind of freedom and flexibility that you can’t get while backpacking. They allow you to explore at your own leisurely pace, in the comfort of your own vehicle. There are …

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Top 8 Natural Wonders of the World

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Massive volcanic craters, acres of raw jungle and stretch of deserted sand dunes: the work of Mother Earth is beyond our imagination. Thanks to these natural wonders, our Earth has been blessed with gorgeous landscapes and undulating backdrops. Without environmental protection, they might be gone faster than we expect. To pay tribute to …

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8 Adventurous Spots Around the World

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One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. As my blood rushes with every adventure,  I am reminded of the meaning of travel. Once …

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Your Wildest Adventure: Solo Jaunting as a Teenager

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‘Your Wildest Adventure’ is a series featuring thrilling tales from travel writers while jaunting around the world. This week’s edition is a story of the true spirit of travelling from Keith Jenkins, my pal in the travel blogosphere. A fellow Asian writer, Keith has called Amsterdam home for 18 years, and documents his …

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8 of the World’s Most Beautiful Coastal Towns

Rovinj, Croatia

Stunning views of the cliff, with gorgeous beach houses dotting the coastline and narrow highways meandering close to the rocks beneath — Coastal towns bring a whole new meaning to seaside lifestyle. There is a certain allure about these coastal towns, be it in Africa or Australia; their elegance and disarrayed beauty …

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Melbourne, Australia- A city of different faces

At the glowing Flinder St Station

A recent trip to Melbourne made me fall in love with it all over again. Lately I’ve been rediscovering some old places I’d been, and walking down memory lane has been nothing like I’d imagined. It’s like falling in love with a lover all over again. It’s reminiscent yet more passionate than before. I could [...]

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