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What we don’t tell our parents about our travels

Most people keep a few things from their parents, but we've kept a LOT of...

How to Travel the Galápagos Islands on a Budget

Everyone wants to know: "Is it expensive to travel to the Galapagos?" YES. No question...

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Photographic Journey to Everest Base Camp

Stories are great, but sometimes pictures speak louder. This photo diary documents our entire trek...

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Stories from 5,000 Meters: To Everest Base Camp and Back

Ever wonder what it's like to trek in the high altitude Himalayas? Come along with...

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Travel & Age: The Number Doesn’t Matter

My 27th year has shifted the way I think about life, careers, money, aging, and...

Travel Isn’t Always the Answer

I too have been guilty of believing the naïve idea that all you have to...

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22 Fun Things To Do in South Korea

If you are living in South Korea - or even just visiting for a short...

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16 Must Try Korean Foods

Ever since we left Korea, the cravings for one of our favorite cuisines has grown...

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How Myanmar is Different from from the rest of Southeast Asia

Myanmar is unlike any other country we’ve ever visited. And although part of me wants...

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How To Choose the Best Dive School in Koh Tao

People travel to this Koh Tao island with one common goal: leave with a PADI...

Where to Eat in Koh Tao

My first question when arriving in a new place is: where is the best food?!...

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9 Unique and Socially Responsible Experiences in Cambodia

We always try to travel responsibly and leaves the smallest footprint, but we decided that...

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Flight of the Gibbon Angkor: Flying Above the Temples in Siem Reap

There’s more to Siem Reap than Angkor Wat. If you’re in this buzzing city and...

7 Life-Changing Lessons Travel Teaches

Travel is often thought of as a frivolous, self-indulgent activity. And sometimes it is. But...

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Travel’s Dirty Secret: The Truth About Ethical Tourism

We'd all like to think that travel is inexplicably good. Traveling allows us to experience...

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Mad Monkey: Hostels with a Purpose

With 4 properties in the country, Mad Monkey is a socially responsible company that prides...

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Where to Stay on Koh Rong Samloem: Private Island Hostel

With white sand beaches, warm turquoise waters, reasonable prices, and far fewer tourists than nearby...

Where to Stay in Kampot Cambodia: Stylish Hostel & Inspiring Education Project

One of the primary reasons we chose to stay at the Mad Monkey Hostels throughout...

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Where to Stay in Siem Reap: Boutique Hotel & Clean Water Project

For many of us in the Western world, having access to clean water is a...

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How to Save $22,000 in One Year Teaching English in South Korea

How can you save $22,000 teaching in South Korea too? This is a breakdown of...

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9 Easy Money Saving Tips in South Korea

We managed to save even more money than we expected while teaching English for a...