Crystal Egan

Take a ride on the Darjeeling Toy Train

29 October, 2017
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Why ride on the Darjeeling Toy Train? Aside from being one of the highest elevated train tracks in the world, riding the Toy Train in Darjeeling is incredibly fun. It feels like it’s weaving along tracks suspended in the air, but actually, they

14 October, 2017
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A Tour of Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling As I wander the quiet streets of Darjeeling on the Himalayan foothills of India, a cool breeze whips through the surrounding greenery. I am on my way to Makaibari Tea Estate, known as the first tea

10 September, 2017
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An essay about my love and hate for India India… There’s something unequivocally special about this country. Nobody would be able to put a finger on just one thing. It would be many bright, busy, bold and beautiful little things that make

02 September, 2017
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5 Water-based Adventures in the Philippines The Philippines is a water-lovers paradise and tourists flock here every year to try something new. With thousands of islands scattered over 300, 000 kilometres, marine parks, rainforests and lakes,

12 August, 2017
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Our Beautiful 5 Days Trekking the Larapinta Trail Trekking the Larapinta Trail was possibly one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. Five full days of just my girlfriend and I, our backpacks and the Central Australian desert.

29 July, 2017
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Reasons why I hate being a woman #3,728 Squatting is always interesting, isn’t it? It’s like gambling just without the fun… And with added public nudity. You just never know what the end result will be but you always stay

09 July, 2017
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COLLABORATION: Best Beaches in Australia Did you know that even if you visited a different beach in Australia every day it would take over 29 years to see them all? Most people just don’t have that kind of time! Instead I decided to make

07 May, 2017
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Guide to Mexico City: Things to do, best places to eat and stay and how to get around MEXICO CITY Mexico City is the multicultural melting pot of Mexico. Some of the strongest Mexican culture can be found in this bustling, sinking city. It’s

22 April, 2017
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These are your first steps to become an expat So, you’ve concluded your home country just isn’t for you and you’re going to throw the towel in and move abroad. Don’t worry, I do this every few years or so. You’ve decided where you want to

08 April, 2017
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[Photos] The beauty of San Cristobal de las Casas San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico is nestled in the lush mountains of Chiapas. It is easily one of the prettiest places I have ever stayed in Mexico. The narrow cobblestone streets and brightly

02 April, 2017
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Chiapas Guide: San Cristobal, Tuxtla and Palenque CHIAPAS The multi-cultural and lush state of Chiapas in Mexico is home to 12 of the 62 indigenous groups officially recognised by the Mexican government. From the beautiful ruins of

19 March, 2017
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Travel in The Yucatan Peninsula: Cancun, Isla Holbox and Playa Del Carmen THE YUCATAN The Yucatan in Mexico is like a huge playground for water-related activities. Everyone here can find something they will love. In this area of Mexico, you can

11 March, 2017
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Peters Abandoned Ice Cream Factory in Taree poses for some Creepy Photographs I drive through Taree, bored, as there isn’t much to do in my hometown. My sisters and dog in the car, we cruise past an abandoned building. I pull over and

18 February, 2017
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Budget Isla Mujeres Guide: Where to stay and Awesome Things do in Isla Mujeres on a budget! Ahhh Isla Mujeres, the magical Island of Women. Whenever I think back to my time on Isla Mujeres in Mexico, I’ll get a little teary smile on my face. It

18 December, 2016
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Waterfall Canyoning in Da Lat, an Adventurous Day! Da Lat surprised us from the minute we stepped off the bus. This quaint French-influenced town had so much to offer. Nestled in amongst the rainforest adorned mountains, it’s a place