Independent travel in China is easier than you think thanks to high speed rail. Unlike buses, it’s easy to figure out and for the most part, trains run efficiently on schedule. As of 2019, there are 200+ departures on the train from Shanghai to Nanjing, making it incredibly easy to add in a side trip. […]
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With its indigenous culture and delicious food, there’s no surprise that Oaxaca is a popular Mexican destination. But if you’re planning a trip to this remarkable city, you might be wondering “is Oaxaca safe?” While, like anywhere, there is a possibility that a problem will occur, in general Oaxaca is safe to visit. Oaxaca Mexico
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Against my better judgement, I used my one and only day in Stavanger to do the Pulpit Rock hike. On paper, this was a silly decision. It takes a ferry and bus to get there, using up precious time, and it’s notorious for being crowded. On top of that, it’s less of a “trail” and
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No doubt about it, I’ve made some bad calls, like trying to climb a volcano the morning after a bout of food poisoning. Or the first time I went backcountry camping in Virginia. It was only a 14.4 mile trail, but I packed twice as much gear as I needed and it was 95 degrees
In a somewhat atypical trend, I’ve been to a lot of beaches in the past year (after years of going to none!). After enjoying Costa Rica, Barbados, and now Puerto Rico, it’s safe to say I’ve got packing down to a perfect science. With the right tropical vacation packing list, you can take advantage of
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Old Rag Mountain is one of the most popular hikes at Shenandoah National Park, if not #1. It’s a well-deserved ranking and in fact, it’s so much fun I named it one of the top 5 hikes in Virginia. Despite being one of my favorite trails, I had never made the circuit in winter. With
“Hikers adore Anton Valley,” the guidebook stated. Sounded good to me: I wasn’t ready to deal with the hustle of Panama City and I love the outdoors. That’s why I boarded a bus to El Valle de Anton Panama, or “El Valle” as the Panamanians call it. As a bonus, it would be cooler there,
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There’s no excuse not to try traditional Nicaraguan food on your trip: meals are usually less than $5 and absolutely delicious! The country has a lot of variety in its cuisine, with each region having different specialties. From coconut and other flavors on the Caribbean coast to vigorón in Granada, there’s plenty to sample. Nicaraguan Food:
Am I the only one who hates searching for restaurant recommendations and getting a hundred answers? For most travelers, you only have a few days to somehow squeeze in 100 best meals. It’ll never happen, especially somewhere like Asheville NC where practically every restaurant is amazing. That’s why I wanted to narrow down the best
If it was possible to rate entire cities on Yelp, Oaxaca Mexico would always receive two stars or five. You either love it or hate it, depending on how you approach the trip and what you want from your travels. It’s not for everyone, but it’s the perfect destination for someone. So is traveling to
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