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Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
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Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock if it is anything different from what you are used...

Top New York film sites you have to visit
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Last month, I finally visited New York. It was a dream come true. And while I had some old friends I wanted to see, my main goal during my stay was to...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
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Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is the perfect platform for documenting your adventures...

Top travel tunes for your next adventure
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Winter wanderlust in full swing? Me too. The post-holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the past year—where you’ve been, what you’ve seen, ...

The top 10 places to see in 2018
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It’s the start of 2018 and you know what that means, “New Year, New Me!” But what about, “New Year, New Places?” Yes, personal development and growth ...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
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When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do people wear when it snows? When will I need comfo...

Should I travel with my BFF?
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Traveling is great. I can’t stress this enough. But what makes traveling even better is when you share it with the perfect travel partner. You know, t...

The 5 best places to go on a smart vacation
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It’s time to take a break. You know it, we know it, your frowning pug Rocky knows it.In the ultra-fast work environment of the 21st century, professio...

How I spend a day in Berlin: 11 go-to stops
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A day in Berlin requires comfortable walking friendly shoes, an appetite, your German skills (all levels welcome!), and a desire to explore.  You’ll q...

Solo travel is the best decision you’ll ever make
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Take the leap you won’t regret: leave the country alone. It can be a daunting task to think about stepping off the plane in an unfamiliar place with j...

Tourist undercover – how to blend in in Barcelona
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With breathtaking architecture, fantastic gastronomy, and the world’s best soccer team, Barcelona has become a beachside culture hub. It also ranks as...

Perth is bucket list material. Here’s why
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Closer to Bali than Sydney, Perth is both Australia’s most remote large city and one of its most liveable. With miles of unending beaches, beautiful w...