One of my favorite things to do while traveling the world is to buy a few treasures and travel souvenirs that will remind me of the country I’m visiting and that I can pass down to my kids with my accompanying travel tales. I love to wander through the markets and I especially love trying […]
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Traveling to Vietnam and wondering what traditional souvenirs you’ll find for sale during your trip? We lived in Vietnam for almost two years and shopped extensively in stores and markets across the country. We now have a pretty good idea of the best Vietnamese souvenirs to buy for friends and family back home and where
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Havasu Falls is arguably one of the most spectacular and picturesque waterfalls in the United States. Located in Northern Arizona, it is a 10-mile trek through a deep canyon from the parking lot to the falls. The water is a beautiful turquoise blue and it plunges down a 100-foot limestone cliff to the refreshing swimming
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When planning for a long, multi-day trek, the most important thing to do is to pick the right backpack. Okay, maybe packing food and water is the most important, but your backpack has the ability to make your experience amazing or torturous. Putting everything you’ll need to eat, sleep, and live for several days in
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Stick to this gift list to get your favorite world traveler something that they will actually want and use (and that won’t take up too much space in their suitcase)!
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When packing for an overseas adventure, less is generally more. Most people (myself included) attempt to pack light so they have room for souvenirs and aren’t forced to lug around a giant suitcase. So investing in a few quality travel products will help you save room for other travel essentials. A travel hairdryer is also
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If you’re remotely active on Instagram you’ve undoubtedly seen them. “Them” being tanned and toned, blonde-haired Insta-famous women wearing teeny tiny bikinis in idyllic sandy settings, sipping on delicious-looking coconut concoctions while swinging from palm trees. Or cruising on boats in coordinated bikini and sock combos… “Them” also being those Insta-famous men sporting man-buns and
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Shopping in Uzbekistan at the souvenir market is a strong scene, especially in the touristy towns of Bukhara and Khiva. You can’t walk down the road or enter a madrasah without walking past the colorful embroidered tapestries, bags, and jackets. Ceramic plates line the sidewalks of the roads to get to the tourist shops. And
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