Category: Travel Stories
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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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My 48-Hour Iceland Stopover Experience: Reykjavík, Southern Coast, & Midnight Sun
A full detailing of my experience including costs, transportation, and more. Iceland had always been one of my dream destinations, but with it being such an expensive country, visiting always seemed unrealistic. However, earlier this year I took a trip to the UK with my family. I decided to leave a week earlier than them…
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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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My First Experience in a Hostel (as a Solo Female Traveller)
I had always been hesitant about staying in a hostel, mainly for three reasons: 1. I am not fond of dorm-style living (especially because I enjoy my alone time and unashamedly talk to myself a lot) 2. I’m not the best at meeting/interacting with new people (3 cheers for social anxiety yayy) and 3. It…
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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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