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Krabi: Thailand’s True Paradise

Written on February 23, 2017 in Thailand

While planning a solo trip to Southeast Asia, I received many recommendations for Thailands most famous islands: Phuket, Koh Samui, and the Phi Phi Islands. Koh Phi Phi Le is the pride of Southern Thailand — it can’t be missed. However, Phi Phi has been overwhelmed by travelers in recent years and may not provide...

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Morocco: 3 Days in the Sahara

Written on September 15, 2015 in Marrakech

Morocco is nothing more than a poolside holiday to many European tourists. While there are beautiful resorts surrounding Marrakech, you will need to head east, over the Atlas Mountains, to truly experience Morocco. In August 2015, I hired Ali from Morocco Countryside Tours as a guide to take a friend and me on a three-day...

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How to see Costa Rica in 12 Days

Written on June 10, 2015 in Costa Rica

Almost every travel agent will give you the following itinerary:  San Jose → Arenal → Monte Verde → Manuel Antonio. While that trip will allow you to see a ton (cloud forests, waterfalls, national parks, wildlife, beaches, etc.), these places are also the most touristy. In my opinion, Arenal and Monte Verde can by skipped without a ton o...

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