A large, cream-colored building about 30 minutes outside of the downtown area of Phnom Penh is the home of 140 Cambodian children. It’s an orphanage, but most of these children are mentally or physically disabled, and about 15 of them are infected with HIV. The ages of the children range from 3 months old to […]
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I’d like to say that I sort of know what I’m talking about now that I’ve been to 50-ish countries. But just a few years ago, I was setting off on an around-the-world adventure with no set end date. Prior to that, I’d been to only four countries – Canada (a quick weekend trip across
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Packing for a short vacation or long-term travel can be a daunting task! You need to consider the culture (i.e. being required to cover up in very conservative countries), the weather, and what activities you’ll be doing during your trip. I have been on the road for over two years now and love having a
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In the US there are a few “cultural norms” that we inevitably become accustomed to. But as it turns out, many countries have quite different norms that can be a bit shocking when you first arrive. Read on before you leave the US to prepare yourself for what you may encounter in many other countries around the world…
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Looking for your dream getaway? Short on cash? I know, I feel you! In many developing countries around the world, the dollar/euro can go a long way. Not only can you experience incredible landscapes and new cultures you can do so on the cheap. Picking a budget-friendly country to travel to depends on the type
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Congratulations! You’ve got your tickets to Burning Man! Now you’re making your list and you’re checking it twice for everything you’ll need to survive in the Black Rock Desert. After all, radical self-reliance is one of the founding principles of Burning Man. And any Burning Man veteran will tell you being well prepared is critical
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When it comes to podcasts I’ve put in hundreds of hours of listening so that you don’t have to. Stick to my top 8 and you’ll be set for the long journey that awaits you!
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Our van life began back in November of 2013 when my now-husband, Nick, and I were on a 15-month journey abroad. How I could have used some of these van life tips then! We were surfing in Indonesia and realized that we were probably the closest to New Zealand that we would ever be. So,
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you know what that means? Time to spend way too much money and energy on romantic gestures for your true love! If your partner is an adventurous soul who loves to travel, we’ve got you covered with these 14 romantic gift ideas for world travelers! Don’t forget to check
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Burning Man is an incredibly intense experience. You’ll be venturing into the Black Rock Desert where there are frequent dust storms. Your body and everything you own will be covered in the alkaline playa dust, all of the time. You will get bloody noses daily, your feet will get dry and crack, and you’ll be
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