Tag: travel
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Athens: Ahead of Its Time
To start, many of the stereotypes are true: Greek people are warm and welcoming, and the food is outstanding. No word on the whole Windex thing, however. What makes Athens so unique is that few cities offer such a contrast between the old and new. And by old, I mean ancient. Peppered throughout the modern…
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Oaxaca: Overeating, Mezcal & Culture
Oh, Oaxaca. Probably the most hyped tourist destination in Mexico right now, it did not disappoint. It’s known for its rich cuisine, mezcal and diverse culture. If spending your days eating tlyaudas, chocolate, mole and sipping mezcal is your idea of a good time, look no further. For something cultural, you can explore the nearby…
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Isla Holbox: Caribbean Calm
The ‘secret’ is out. Once known for embodying chill beach life and visited only by backpackers and hippies, more and more people are now visiting Isla Holbox. And even though it’s now far from being a hidden gem, the mellow vibe on the island makes it a gem nonetheless. Most of the roads are still…
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Bacalar: Not “The Maldives of Mexico”
Everything these days is ‘The Maldives of [insert country here]”. El Nido? “The Maldives of the Philippines”. Random island somewhere? “The Maldives of Random Somewhere”. So naturally I rolled my eyes hard when I heard about Bacalar: “The Maldives of Mexico”. That being said, Bacalar is stunning. Never in my life have I seen a…
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Mérida: Mayan & More
Mérida, the capital of Yucatan, has a great reputation. Constantly billed as one of the safest cities in Mexico, with great food and charming colonial architecture, it’s hardly displeasing to anyone. And with the Maya people making up about half of the population, it’s a great first stop to explore Mayan culture. Colorful and charming.…
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Yangon Circle Train: The Ride Around
Do you enjoy riding around on slow-moving, rickety, old trains for fun? I sure do. But even if you don’t, a ride on the Yangon Circle Train is worth checking out. A literal ride around town. It’s a great way to sit and observe local life as a ride on the circle train is the…
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Yangon: Crumbling Colonial
I didn’t really know what to expect from Yangon. Most friends seemed pretty neutral about it and spent maybe a day or two max visiting. I think it’s worth at least a few days more, but I love cities in general. As we drove into the city, I realized how modern it was. As Myanmar’s…
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Rainbow Mountain: Literally Breathtaking
Rainbow Mountain, or Vinicunca is no joke. At an altitude of 5,200 meters, the hike up is a constant struggle to breathe. The payoff? A mountain range covered in multi-colored stripes due different sediments. It was only ‘discovered’ in the last few years due to melting snow (yay global warming) and has since become a…
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Rainbow Mountain: Literally Breathtaking
Rainbow Mountain, or Vinicunca is no joke. At an altitude of 5,200 meters, the hike up is a constant struggle to breathe. The payoff? A mountain range covered in multi-colored stripes due different sediments. It was only ‘discovered’ in the last few years due to melting snow (yay global warming) and has since become a…
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Mumbai: A City of Extremes
Mumbai is a city of extremes. On one hand it feels very cosmopolitan with wide highways that lead into the city set on a tropical coast. It’s hip, trendy and modern. It has the best nightlife scene (excluding Goa) and arguably the best food scene with both extensive amounts of street food as well as…