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Sikka Art Fair in Al Fahidi
Sikka Art Fair in Al Fahidi

Unexpected Dubai

There is an unexpected side to Dubai - one that, like an expensive perfume, makes a subtle yet lasting impression. Long after you return home, you remember your trip to Dubai and it’s not the uber modernity or the unnervingly creative architecture that come first to mind. Instead, it’s the small moments and simple things.

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Mt. Borradaile - Arnhemland
Mt. Borradaile - Arnhemland, by Tourism Australia

Indigenous Experiences in Australia’s Northern Territory

Australia is home to the world’s oldest living culture with the Aboriginal Indigenous people having a continuous history spanning more than 50,000 years. Visiting Australia is an opportunity to discover a culture like no other on earth and experience it firsthand through art, dance, stories, music and the land around you.

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Read more about the article The Places, People, and Stories of Hanne’s Travels
Uganda

The Places, People, and Stories of Hanne’s Travels

Hanne has been to over 50 countries, and we interviewed her about her adventures. She has managed to do what most people dream of - find a way to travel while working it into her career! With opportunities to live in so many different places, usually for a much longer time than a typical traveler will stay in one place, she has been able to dive deep into many amazing destinations around the world.

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Koala
Koala, Adelaide Hills, SA by Tourism Australia

Discovering Wildlife in South Australia

One reason visitors flock to Australia is to see the unique range of native wildlife that roams this beautiful country. From koalas sleeping in gum trees, kangaroos hopping across open plains, sea lions basking in the sunshine, and a sea filled with whales, penguins, marine life and more, there really are wildlife experiences available throughout the land.

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The Gardens, Bay of Fires, Tasmania
The Gardens, Bay of Fires, Tasmania, by Tourism Australia / Graham Freeman

Tasmania

Looking at a map of the world, Tasmania is the small island under mainland Australia. Don’t let its small size convince you that this is a one or two day destination. Tasmania is jam packed with friendly wildlife, delicious food and wine, award-winning whiskey, stunning scenery and some of the freshest air on the planet. Add to that it was named Lonely Planet’s fourth "Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2015" and then ask yourself "Why have I not visited?"

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Michelle on the Pyramid of Khufu
Michelle on the Pyramid of Khufu

An Interview with Michelle From the Travel Wench

Inspired by family trips as a child, Michelle has found a way to balance a full time job with frequent international and domestic trips. After following her passion for travel as a flight attendant, she eventually changed careers, but still manages to spend plenty of time on the road. By allocating much of her vacation time to trips, she's able to see the world but not empty her bank account.

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Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, by Streve Strike

Australia’s Volatile Top End

When you think of Australia’s Northern Territory you are immediately flooded with images of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas) rising from the red desert floor. While these are both iconic representations of the Northern Territory scenery, they signify just a small section of the vast landscape found in this amazing area of Australia.

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Read more about the article Katherine Belarmino Talks about Efficient Travel Planning
Katherine and Romeo in Denmark

Katherine Belarmino Talks about Efficient Travel Planning

Katherine Belarmino and her husband Romeo are part-time travelers who travel as much as possible with limited vacation time. Through careful planning they're able to efficiently see the world while holding down full time jobs. Their travel style, which includes shorter, action-packed trips, allows them to make the most of the limited time they have. By specifically allocating their vacation time for travel, they're able to maximize a traditional employment vacation schedule and still follow their passion for travel.

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