Turquoise water at Kuang Si Falls, Laos
Turquoise water at Kuang Si Falls, Laos

From Waterfalls to Bowling Alleys, Here are 11 Reasons Why I Loved Laos

Nestled away between Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China, it's easy to forget about little Laos. But South East Asia’s underrated gem captured my heart when I visited earlier this year. For a country with less than 7 million people, it certainly has a lot to offer.

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An Unbelievable North Cascades National Park Experience

A trip to North America is a dream come true for anyone who loves nature and the big outdoors. And it was the beginning of the greatest journey I was about to experience with my wife. We had planned this trip for almost a year before we finally felt like we were ready. We thought we had covered every destination we planned to visit and listed every campground we planned to spend our nights in.

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A Shenandoah Weekend Escape

As far as mountain escapes go, the Blue Ridge Mountains are hard to beat. Foothills rolling green and blanketed in vineyards, scenic overlooks boasting views of majestic ridges and morning mist, and country roads golden with speckled sunlight - that's a painting of Shenandoah, Virginia. This weekend itinerary will help you decide where to go and what to see, and is based on a recent trip of mine through the region.

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Solo-Travelers Guide: The Best Destinations to Travel Alone

Solo travel is an enriching experience that everyone should consider at some point in life. Sure, traveling with a partner or a group of friends can provide wonderful memories, but they can also become a distraction. With the freedom to decide how you want to spend your time and budget, solo travel can allow you to focus less on others and more on the exciting culture, sights and scenery of your destination.

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Living in Lyon as a Foreigner

Recently, I spent several months living as a foreigner in France. More specifically, in Lyon. As a Brit, I didn’t initially have that great an impression of France. Living there, I found this to be totally wrong. As a student of French, studying at a university while I was out there, I quickly found that, if you make an effort to speak French, the locals will instantly respond better to you, even if you only speak a few words.

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Roobens has Been Around the Globe

As part of our ongoing series of interviews with travelers, we asked Roobens Fils to tell us all about himself, his travel blog, and his recent adventures. We met Roobens at TravelCon in Austin in September, and he came all the way from Paris to meet up with other travelers as well as see some of the best sites in the U.S. He has recently been a full-time traveler, but now resides in his hometown of Paris, France. That must be nice! What led you to start traveling? What motivated you to start exploring new places? I spent six years working in the e-commerce industry. The company I used to work for decided to lay off employees. I didn't feel like looking for another job. Actually, I don't want to have another 9-to-5 job, this is not for me. So, after being laid off, the company gave us a severance package, and I decided to travel the world for a…

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