Category: Countries
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Loch Ness: Everything You Need to Know
The legend of Loch Ness’ famed mystical creature has drawn a lot of tourism to the otherwise unassuming body of water throughout the past century. Though, upon visiting (or reading this blog) you’ll learn there’s a lot more to Loch Ness than just its monster.
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Kissing the Blarney Stone: Everything You Need to Know
Ah, so you hope to kiss the Blarney Stone and receive the gift of the gab. Well, before you kiss the infamous stone, what even is it, and why did people start kissing it? And what’s the gift of the gab??
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My Thai Cheat Sheet: Thai Phrases to Know
Thailand is at the top of many people’s bucket list, and rightfully so. However, it’s important to learn some Thai before your visit. Here’s a list of Thai phrases I compiled before my trip to Thailand.
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My 9-Day Thailand Itinerary
Welcome to my 9-day Thailand itinerary! To preface, this itinerary mainly focuses on the Bangkok and Chiang Mai regions. If you want to visit any beaches or islands in the southern part of Thailand, I’d recommend budgeting at least 14 full days in the country. I unfortunately did not have time to visit the south,…
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Meeting Elephants in Thailand: My Experience at Elephant Nature Park
Visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand was quite honestly one of the best days of my life. Prior to travelling to Thailand, I knew I wanted to visit an elephant sanctuary. I did a lot of research to determine which organization was the most ethical, and Elephant Nature Park seemed to be the best…
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Thailand Sleeper Trains: My Experience
When in Thailand, there are two primary ways to travel long distance from one city to another: fly, or take the train. I chose the latter. Despite loving to travel, I’m not a big fan of flying. To avoid that and experience something new, I decided to take a sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang…
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Visiting Inishmore / Inis Mór
Exactly three years ago today I was visiting Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. It was certainly an experience to remember. If you don’t know, the Aran Islands are a small group of three islands off the western coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. You can easily access them by ferry from a few…
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10 Things to Know Before Visiting Thailand
Thailand is the perfect country for first-time solo travelers or those looking for adventure. Like any country, there are things you should know prior to visiting Thailand so you know what to expect and to ensure you don’t disrespect the culture. 1. Learn simple Thai phrases, if not more If you’re staying in bigger…
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6 Best Small Towns to Visit in Ireland
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, there are dozens of small towns to visit in Ireland that each have their own unique history and things to do. This list doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of everything there is to do in these towns. Just…
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8 Best Cities to Visit in Ireland
There are so many incredible places throughout the Emerald Isle, but here are the 8 best cities to visit in Ireland (in my opinion). As a disclaimer, while I’ve been fortunate to visit Ireland a few different times, I have not had enough time to see it all. This list hardly scratches the surface of…
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