I was welcomed to Nepal before I even stepped foot in the country. Since I was flying Turkish Airlines, I had a layover in Istanbul on my way to Nepal. As I was waiting for my connecting flight, these two women struck up a conversation with me. They were currently living in the United States but were from Nepal and were returning to visit friends...
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Iceland’s Golden Circle is one of the most well-known drives in the country. There is good reason it’s so popular! Use this post as your step-by-step driving guide to Iceland’s Golden Circle road trip, and you can even use this Google Maps route. The majority of the tour busses leave around 9am, so if you leave by 8:15am that should give you enough time to...
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It’s that time of year again! It always seems to creep up on us, doesn’t it? This traveler’s gift guide is my largest one yet, so get that holiday shopping list ready and cross off all those travelers on your list. And maybe treat yourself while you’re at it! If you don’t find the perfect gift here, you can always check out the 2016 gift...
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Park City, Utah began as a mining town back in 1868 when silver was discovered in the hills. After some hard times, the economy took a turn for the worst in the mid-1900’s and Park City turned into a ghost town. That is, until a group of determined citizens decided to turn their beloved town into a ski resort. Old mining carts were replaced by ski lifts, and lift passes for the...
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I have this thing for maps. I need to pace myself from having my whole apartment covered in them. I even have an app on my phone where I keep track of all the different places I’ve visited. But viewing the world from my phone was never enough. Enter: Push Pin Travel Maps. Husband and wife team Mike and Brenda started the company out of...
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If you’re staying in Reykjavik, a day trip from Reykjavik to Vik along Iceland’s south coast is the perfect way to spend the day. Use this post as your step-by-step guide to the journey, and you can even use this Google Maps route. I recommend leaving Reykjavik by 8:15am since the majority of the tour busses leave around 9am. As for renting a car, I...
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You may have traveled your way around the world, but your journey will never be complete until you visit the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Enter: Warner Brothers Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter. Your gateway into much more beyond the muggle world. “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” – J.K. Rowling If you arrive by public transport,...
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In the foothills of the Himalayas in southern Nepal sits Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The entirety of Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Throughout Lumbini there are temples, monasteries, and stupas built by Buddhist communities from countries around the world, which are all located in an area surrounding the birthplace of Buddha that is known as the monastic zone. There are no shops, restaurants,...
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The heart of Nepal is where you’ll find Pokhara, commonly known as the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit. This is the city where many trekkers stay before or after their trek. As the second largest city in Nepal after Kathmandu, it is a pretty crowded city but it’s not quite so chaotic. Pokhara was one of my favorite places in Nepal, as I loved the...
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