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Mega Japan Itinerary: 14 Days or 7 Days

20 June, 2018
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Japan is definitely a place where you don’t have to travel too far to be able to experience their country to the full. We had just over 2 weeks so our Japan Itinerary included travelling south of Tokyo all the way to Beppu. If you only have 1

12 June, 2018
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Shanghai’s cost of living may seem crazy high to many, especially those that are looking for Western-style activities, food or places. But in reality, there are many free things to do in Shanghai that will give you a taste of what this amazing

Free Things to do in London UK - Castaway with Crystal

05 June, 2018
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When I was 21, I was your stereotypical college student on her first trip to Europe. I had no money and no experience travelling, but that wasn’t going to stop me from embracing each and every part of my study abroad experience in my dream city:

Free things to do in Wanaka New Zealand NZ

27 May, 2018
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Wanaka was the absolute jewel in the crown of my New Zealand adventure. For its immense natural beauty, abundant outdoor activities, chilled out vibes and friendly faces, it was this little town on South Island that made me feel most at home on

18 May, 2018
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Los Angeles can be an expensive city to visit. I can’t deny that the hotels and restaurants in this city aren’t cheap. But there are a surprising number of free things to do in Los Angeles (commonly known as LA), and due to the great weather,

08 May, 2018
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I have traveled a lot around our little world and some cities felt very comfortable, like a favorite cuddle up sweater. But I always make my way back to Montreal, my home. In my opinion, it is a vibrant city filled with Joie de Vivre and so much

01 May, 2018
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In Australia, we like things BIG. Big rocks, big spaces between literally everywhere and unfortunately big, expensive prices. Did you know Sydney has surpassed London as one of the top 10 most expensive cities in the world? Well, I’m here to

25 April, 2018
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Awesome Free Things to do on the North Island of New Zealand New Zealand is an expensive country. But it’s well-worth spending the money when you get to experience such a lush, vibrant and adventurous country. But some days you just want

18 April, 2018
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Itinerary: 3 weeks North Island, New Zealand Road Trip New Zealand is one of the most breathtaking and beautiful countries I’ve ever had the pleasure to visit. Bursting with colour and vibrancy, New Zealand’s aura is lush and green. I had the

11 April, 2018
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Did you know that the modern wheeled luggage with retractable handles that we see everywhere these days only became popular during the hippie era? It was the late 1960s, a period marked by fast-changing trends in politics, fashion, art, social

05 April, 2018
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6 Incredible Treehouse Accommodations for you to Snuggle up in There’s nothing quite as romantic as curling up inside a wood cabin escaping the cold and enjoying each others’ Company. And doing so in a treehouse brings back those wild teenage

28 March, 2018
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You must visit these top 10 Beaches in Oaxaca Some parts of Mexico’s Oaxaca coast around Puerto Escondido can often be referred to as an undiscovered paradise. This stretch of coast that runs along the Pacific Ocean is not only lined with

22 March, 2018
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Transport options in Sri Lanka for tourists Sri Lanka, a paradise for the nature lover, is a gorgeous island nation that’s geared to welcome its visitors with warmth and an unparalleled hospitality. The country is bestowed with the natural

17 March, 2018
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What animals can you see in Africa? Bloggers tell all! Everybody has heard of the big 5 of wild African game animals. And you’d be crazy if seeing an elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo wasn’t on your bucket list. But did you

11 March, 2018
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How to make your own spa at Hot Water Beach, New Zealand New Zealand is full of natural delights just waiting for you to discover. Imagine a beautiful beach with volcanic activity underneath… A beach that reveals hot water running through the

24 February, 2018
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What cool animals can you see in the USA, Alaska and Antarctica? The United States of America covers such an incredible land mass that a huge variety of amazing animals can be seen here. Especially in the national parks and Alaska. The US has

18 February, 2018
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The time my girlfriend and I unknowingly went on a surprise double date NOTE: This story contains swear words / rude words. A LOT of them. I’d gotten to the point where I was desperate for new friends. Although I’m travelling with my

11 February, 2018
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What cool animals can you see in Central and South America? Latin America is one of my favourite places in the world. And there are some REALLY cool animals in Latin America! It’s not just llamas and monkeys, there’s so much more.

05 February, 2018
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Meteora Guide: Things you must do Meteora is a unique mountainous area right near the towns of Kalambaka and Kastraki in Thessaly. Filled with dramatic mountains and rock pillars coupled with precariously placed hand-built monasteries balanced

21 January, 2018
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What cool animals can you see in Australia and New Zealand? There’s no doubt that Australia has some pretty cool animals! In fact, Australia is one of the only places in the world you can see marsupials – animals that give birth to

13 January, 2018
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What cool animals can you see in Europe? We all know there are awesome animals in Africa and Asia. But there are also some seriously cool animals in Europe as well! Puffins, reindeer and bears, OH MY! While you’re in Europe, these are some

07 January, 2018
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The magical wonderland of Cappadocia Turkey is an awesome country! It’s got those Mediterranean vibes but without the cost of being in the European Union. And Cappadocia might just be the most famous place in Turkey! It’s is like a mystical

23 December, 2017
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What cool animals can you see in India? There’s no doubt that there are some really awesome animals to see in India, and neighbouring countries Nepal and Sri Lanka have equally as amazing animals. Here’s a list of the coolest animals

17 December, 2017
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What cool animals can you see in Asia? There is no doubt that Asia contains some pretty incredible animals. Elephants, tigers, pandas, monkeys, and some seriously good sea life. But not all animal tourism is good. You have probably heard of

09 December, 2017
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Why some of the soil used in the statues of goddesses must come from the land of a prostitute Lost in the winding, dirty streets of Kolkata, hundreds of people work round the clock to create beautiful artworks made of mud. Kumortoli is the

02 December, 2017
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What animals can you see in Borneo? It’s always a dream to see an unusual animal while travelling, and Borneo is full of awesome animals you can see in the wild and in sanctuaries. Think orangutans, sun bears, pygmy elephants and birds

26 November, 2017
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Quick Guide: Delhi, India Bustling and busy Delhi can be very overwhelming for the novice traveller. I know it was for me. For the first couple of days, I found Delhi just too hectic to be able to actually enjoy it. But after a while, I started

25 November, 2017
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Best of Country New South Wales, Australia Chances are you’ve heard of Sydney, with the beautiful Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and the infamous sands of Bondi Beach. However, there is so much more to New South Wales! Beyond the east coast

24 November, 2017
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Head West When You’re Down Under The area in and around Broome remains Western Australia’s secret getaway as it slips into an endless panorama of Indian Ocean, the sunsets and sunrises a thing of such beauty here that almost everything

23 November, 2017
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Six Genius Travel Hacks For When You’re Broke If you often find yourself scrolling through your Instagram feed, dreaming of faraway lands and travels to die for, then you’re not alone. I think this is a favourite pastime for many people.

19 November, 2017
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Asia is a continent of incredible topographical and cultural diversity. It is steeped in incredible history and although its cultures and traditions have been viewed by the west with undertones of mysticism for centuries, it’s easy to see why

19 November, 2017
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3 Unique and Fun Experiences to have in Delhi Bustling and busy Delhi can be overwhelming for the novice traveller; I know it was for me. But after a while, I started to understand how the city worked and realised it has so much to offer! Delhi

15 November, 2017
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5 of the Best Beaches in Cuba Cuba is a country with a privileged coastline of 588 kilometres. With paradisiacal beaches bathed by the Caribbean Sea in the south and by the Atlantic Ocean and its gigantic barrier reef in the north. Whether

04 November, 2017
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Answer: They are the exact same size! This is a story about the time my Tiny Bladder took me on an embarrassing adventure I was catching a 10-hour overnight bus from Pushkar to Delhi… with no toilet on it. Knowing I have a bladder the size of a

30 October, 2017
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That Tour Life: 5 Types Of Tour You HAVE To Try When it comes to travel, you may be used to doing the same kind of thing over and over. When you drive yourself to the airport, hop on a plane, and end up in an idyllic destination, it can feel

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

24 October, 2017
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Travelling To Hidden Spaces In Well-Known Places Traveling is a glorious and freeing experience. Unlike vacationing, your goal is to go further than lounging on a beach in some resort (although, that’s a perfectly fine way to take a break

22 October, 2017
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Great Ocean Road by Campervan: The only way to do it! The Great Ocean Road route or the drive from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of the world’s most scenic drives where you are treated with the fantastic coastline, nearby national parks, and

18 October, 2017
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3 Destinations To Take You Back To Nature As a species, humans have always had a habit to crowd together. That’s how the towns and cities of the modern world were born; humans clustering to one another, spreading out, dominating the land. In the

18 October, 2017
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Sit Back And Relax With These Seriously Chilled Vacation Ideas Let’s face it; life can be pretty stressful a lot of the time. Sure, many of us love our jobs and all of the chaos of our daily lives, but that doesn’t mean that you

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

07 October, 2017
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Alternative Routes: 4 Lesser-known Versions of Famous Treks When it comes to famous treks most people are quick to mention the Inca Trail, Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro. All three are amazing, but they are all super popular too. So how can

04 October, 2017
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How to do America on a Budget Understandably, the further you are from America the less incentive you have to visit. It can get pretty expensive, and the major tourist hotspots are probably so overhyped that you doubt they’ll actually live up to

23 September, 2017
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Where to Volunteer in Bali Have you ever had that feeling traveling/living abroad where you feel completely lost and like you have no purpose? I have many times. I used to fix it by visiting a bar most afternoons at happy hour. Now I’ve

15 September, 2017
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Holi in the holiest place in India; Varanasi Holi brings a lot of thoughts to mind – mainly of colour being splashed around in a happy array. Maybe you think of whole Indian families engaging in a coloured dye war on the streets with their

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

07 September, 2017
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How to get the most out of your travels When you are traveling you definitely want things to be easier, but sometimes we overlook the simple things that could make our journeys that little bit easier. I have made many mistakes on my travels and

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

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