Tag: travel
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11 Best Things To Do In San Francisco
San Francisco is such a unique city. With its proximity to stunning natural areas, its placement between the Bay and the Pacific, its history, and its quality public transport, there’s so much to see and explore. San Francisco can be expensive; however I’d say these activities are well worth the money (especially as a gal…
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8 Free Things To Do In San Francisco
San Francisco is not considered cheap—in fact it’s quite expensive to visit. But don’t let the hotel and food prices deter you from visiting this fascinating city! There are lots of fun free things to do in San Francisco. Some experiences are in walking distance from downtown, so you don’t need to pay for transport…
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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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5 things I learned on my first solo trip
I did quite a bit of research before deciding which country would be the destination for my first solo trip. Of all places I could’ve gone, I chose to travel to a country on the opposite side of the world: Thailand. I was elated for my first trip alone, but as the flight drew closer…
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