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Pack Light, Pack Right: Happy Feet

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When it comes to packing light and packing smart, happy feet are the key to happy long-term travel. Backpacking is supposed to be carefree, but it can take a toll on the body. Whether you are exploring the capitals of Europe, eating your way through Southeast Asia or relaxing in tropical paradise, always make sure your feet are as happy as possible.

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The best kind of travel is that which keeps going, and you’ll be needing happy feet for that. After all, the most sought-after paradise is the next one. [Read more…] about Pack Light, Pack Right: Happy Feet

Pack Light, Pack Right: Backpacking Basics

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Pack light. Pack smart. Tips for filling your suitcase or backpack are all over the place. Some insane people even suggest packing extra for backpacking.

Everyone packs for a trip differently. Some people need multiple suitcases, a computer bag and a sack of makeup for a weekend away. Others can suffice for a week or more with little more than a change of clothes. We all have our particulars and necessary items we cannot fathom leaving behind.

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What about packing for long-term travel? What particulars and necessities do you need for the ultimate backpacking journey? Time to break it down. Here’s what you need to know to pack right, pack light and make the most of your adventure: [Read more…] about Pack Light, Pack Right: Backpacking Basics

Escaping Athens: 48 Hours in Bulgaria

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There I sat. In Athens. Watching the sunset atop a hill, surrounded by cool November air. To the west, the Sun was falling down to the sea. A few hundred meters behind my back was a small site of ancient ruins. Not a single other person in sight. Less than a mile beyond this was the Acropolis, in all of its photogenic glory, soaking up the last few minutes of the day’s warmth. Above and beyond, blue skies and light were coming through the clouds.

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So here I am, enjoying a stunning sunset in one of the most historic cities on Earth. I couldn’t have asked for a better scene. This seems like the perfect place to take it all in, right? Can it get any better? Yes, it can. It could start by just being good. Hell, I would have settled for half-decent at this point. [Read more…] about Escaping Athens: 48 Hours in Bulgaria

Travel in Yerevan, Armenia

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Yerevan is not on most travel radars, and Armenia is often out of the question. That mentality needs to change. Yerevan is a beautiful city and Armenia is a great destination for tourists seeking to travel somewhere unique.

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Overshadowed by the mysterious Mount Ararat, Yerevan lies in the Southern Caucasus, bridging Europe and the Middle East. For thousands of years, Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, has been an important city for religion, travel, military strategy, regional politics, Armenian history and culture. In modern times, Yerevan maintains this high level of significance. [Read more…] about Travel in Yerevan, Armenia

Eating Portland: Two Brothers Rakia Bar & Grill

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Portland, Oregon is home to countless restaurants serving up a tremendous variety of ethnic foods. The excessively progressive city has become known and respected for some of these eateries, with most foodies flocking to the hottest dim sum joint or a reliably delicious noodle house. Fusion fare is especially popular, combining old, new, near and foreign. The result is good, but expensive food.

With a sizable Asian population and influence, many of these restaurants are, in fact, tremendously authentic and delicious. But away from the Asian scene and far from the super-vegan, certified-safe-space cuisine are plenty of options for filling up on something unique and delicious.

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Prague, Escape from the Tourists

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Prague is full of tourists. Over the last several years, Prague consistently ranks in the top five most-visited European cities. By numbers, the capital of the Czech Republic, Czechia as it is now called, is a more popular destination than more famous cities of Berlin, Munich or Athens. The reason why is no mystery. With the dissolution of the Iron Curtain, much of Central and Eastern Europe was opened up to foreigners for the first time in decades.

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This means parts of Prague are very tourist oriented. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able find a few fun things to do without running into everyone from your hotel or hostel. There is still plenty to see, do and eat without crowds of other tourists. [Read more…] about Prague, Escape from the Tourists