The Travelators
Gokyo Lakes, Nepal: A Trekking Guide
Let us begin this article with a disclaimer: we are not avid trekkers. In fact, we had never completed a serious trek before arriving in Nepal. So to say that we approached our trekking adventure in Nepal with some trepidation is a total understatement. However, despite our lack of trekking prowess, we absolutely loved it! After plenty of ...
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Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam: A Mini Travel Guide
We were lazing about in Kep, Cambodia wondering how we should attack the next leg of our trip into Vietnam. We could catch a long haul bus to Ho Chi Minh, but we were growing pretty tired of long, sweaty bus rides by that stage of our 12 month trip. Instead, we decided to do a ...
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6 Reasons to Visit Kosovo: A Top Backpacker Destination
When we visited Kosovo earlier this year, we weren’t really sure what to expect. Most of what we knew about Kosovo was based on news reports we had seen at home many years ago. It was painted as war-torn and dangerous. But what was it like now? Since declaring independence in 2008, Kosovo hasn’t exactly ...
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How To Avoid Being Ripped Off By Taxi Drivers
From New Delhi to Sydney, every city has its fair share of taxi drivers intent on ripping off tourists. That’s not to say that all taxi drivers are bad. In fact, we have met some great taxi drivers during our travels. But we have also had the occasional bad experience that reminds us to stay on ...
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Must-Have Experiences in The Wine Region of Georgia
No trip to Georgia is complete without spending some time in the Kakheti region, better known as Georgian wine country! Located in eastern Georgia, Kakheti can be visited on a day trip from Tbilisi, but make sure you spend some time in the country’s beautiful capital before taking off on your side trips. Tbilisi has much ...
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Hiking in South Korea: 3 Epic Trails You Won’t Want to Miss!
When backpacking in South Korea earlier this year we imagined that we would be hopping from big city to big city, but we soon discovered that the best parts of South Korea are actually in the great outdoors. Hiking is a favourite pastime for South Koreans, and many flock to the country’s perfectly maintained trails ...
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