“Travel far and wide and you should possess the secrets of man…” Viking Quote Intersected by fjords, covered in snow, grazed by reindeer, illuminated by the Aurora Borrealis (Northern Lights) and the midnight sun… These are just a few descriptors of the land bisected by the arctic circle. In this blog post, we will be […]
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“My tough equation: I love to travel, but I hate to leave!” Sarah Darwish (Arab Writer) In the arid deserts of North Arabia lies the ancient city of AlUla-Hegra, a hidden gem that was once a bustling city of the mighty Nabatean civlization and a trading post for incense and myrrh. Currently, it is a
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“To live long is to see much” Swahili Proverb Although known mostly for the inland savannah plains of the Maasai Mara, Kenya boasts beautiful beaches on its Indian Ocean coast along with metropolises teaming with history clashing with modernity. We have already explored Maasai Mara in a previous blog post, and in this one we
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“You don’t have to cut a tree down to get at the fruit” Khmer Quote Sandwiched between Vietnam and Thailand lies the mysterious land of the Khmer people, Cambodia. Famous for the mighty Mekong river and its tragic recent history, Cambodia’s crown jewel lies at the outskirts of the city of Siem Reap and close
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“To get lost is to know the way.” Swahili Proverb “Island time” is not just exclusive to the Caribbean Islands. Half a world away, a bustling island off the coast of East Africa carries that reputation too. Whether you are looking for pristine beaches on the warm Indian Ocean, spice farms to pleasure (or burn)
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“It’s not good that you sit on the road because you will no longer grow…” Mayan Proverb The day started as a warm but cloudy morning. I had just woken up from my Airbnb in Antigua and packed my backpack after a light breakfast, then awaited the bus ride as the clock ticked. The bus
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He is truly wise who’s travelled far and knows the ways of the world From “Havamal”, a 13th century poem of Norse mythology Note: This blog post will focus on the Golden Circle and surrounding sites, which covers a loop around the Western and Southwestern parts of Iceland. The land of geysers, Vikings, waterfalls, seemingly
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A zebra takes its stripes wherever it goes. Maasai Proverb Pictures cannot describe my absolute awe of this place. The vastness and tranquility, irrespective of rain or clear skies, is humbling, out of this world. When I first planned this long-awaited trip, I honestly thought it was going to be like a more sophisticated trip
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