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Just got back from a 12 day solo trip to the Philippines and honestly it feels really underrated as a destination. I visited Coron, El Nido in Palawan, and finished the trip in Manila.

Coron was incredible. The water was unbelievably clear, and the diving around the shipwrecks and lagoons was amazing. It also felt much less crowded than the Thai islands, which made it easier to relax. Hostels were social and it was easy to meet people without the place feeling...

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1month ago

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“Move, you’re old” library entitlement from kids

A coworker told me this story over lunch and I’m still kind of stunned. She was at the public library using one of the free computers when an unsupervised kid, maybe 8 years old, comes up and tells her she needs to move so she can sit next to her friend. Not asks. Tells. My...

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2month ago

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Which place has the most arrogant locals, in your experience?

Surprisingly, my answer isn’t the US. Not even close. For me it’s Argentina. And I say that as someone who actually loves the country and lived there for a year. Not just Buenos Aires either. Salta, Mendoza, Córdoba. Amazing places, great food, lots of warmth in day to day...

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2month ago

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Service in Czech Republic felt really cold. Cultural thing or just bad luck?

Just got back from a trip to the Czech Republic, Prague plus some countryside, and I’m honestly trying to understand if what we experienced is cultural or if we were just unlucky. Almost everywhere we went, restaurants, taxis, hotels, people felt very cold. Not warm, not...

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6month ago

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Eye opening experience with local sentiment in Mexico City that changed how I travel. cnbc.com

Just read about anti-tourist protests and it got me thinking about my recent experience in Roma Norte, Mexico City. I was there for a friend's wedding last month, and during the rehearsal dinner at this amazing local restaurant, we suddenly heard this commotion outside. At...

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6month ago

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What locals taught me about saving money in Ireland changed my whole travel approach irishtimes.com

Reading about Ireland Tourism Costs made me pause and reflect on my recent trips there. Having visited multiple times over the past few years, I've definitely noticed the shift in value perception. As a frequent traveler to Ireland, I've seen firsthand how British tourists, who...

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6month ago

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I was heading in right around 1 p.m. when everything got redirected due to a Black Lives Matter protest near Snelling and Midway. kstp.com

Was anyone else at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday when Gate 5 got temporarily shut down? I was heading in right around 1 p.m. when everything got redirected due to a Black Lives Matter protest near Snelling and Midway. It caught a lot of people off guard, and buses paused...

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6month ago

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Beyond Guidebook, local advice changed our Portugal experience forbes.com

I was surprised to read about to visit northern Portugal ditch guidebooks and ask for local advice today. The article really resonated with me as it challenges the typical checklist-style tourism we often fall into. Instead of turning our vacations into project management tasks...

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7month ago

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Visiting Makaha Beach and Now I Get Why Jason Momoa Calls It His Favorite travelandleisure.com

I finally made it to Makaha Beach on Oʻahu’s west side, and I have to say Jason Momoa wasn’t exaggerating. The sand feels softer here, the water has this unreal clarity, and the sunsets paint the whole sky in gold and pink. There’s a laid-back, local vibe that instantly makes...

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