Cultural Close-up: Berlin Wall
November 9th marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, so I thought it was fitting to […]
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To Tour or Not to Tour: Is an Organized Tour Right For You?
I have been traveling since 2008, and over half of the countries I have visited, I explored on an organized
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Drink Tea & Travel Turns 6 Months Old
This past weekend Drink Tea & Travel hit a pretty big milestone. On Saturday, this little piece of the internet, known
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Cultural Close-Up: Colourful Doors of Dublin
This weekends Cultural Close-up is a lesson in architecture from Dublin, Ireland. If you have visited Dublin before, you would have definitely
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How We Saved $2,500 on Accommodation in Brazil
When we decided to travel to Brazil for the World Cup, we knew it was going to be an expensive
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The Bucket List: Should You Forget It or Embrace It?
Last week I came across an interesting article in The Guardian, titled Forget the bucket list: these are the things you
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Searching for Leopards in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
It was still dark out when we set off on our Jeep Safari through Yala National Park, the most visited
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Cultural Close-up: Roasted Chestnuts in Istanbul, Turkey
This weekend’s Cultural Close-up comes from Istanbul, Turkey. Street food in Turkey plays a big role in the lives of the locals.
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10 Steps to Falling in Love with Copenhagen
Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is probably not at the top of your European must-see list. It certainly wasn’t on mine. But
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We’re Engaged! The Sunset and the Ring in Byron Bay
Last weekend Max and I went on a little getaway to Byron Bay. This small beach town, just 2 hours south of
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Behind the Façade of a Utopian City of Brasilia
We arrived in Brasilia after a short pit stop in São Paulo and were immediately surprised by how different the
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How a Pair of Long Pants Helped Us Get to Brazil
Today started off like any other travel day. We were still frantically throwing items of clothing into our bags when
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12 Reasons to Travel Eastern Europe
As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer and the grass gets greener, many North Americans and Europeans start
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Cultural Travel: Beyond the Sights and Tourist Attractions
In today’s day and age it sometimes feels like travel has become a bit of a competition and a race
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Following Locals’ Footsteps in London
You’ve got your basics covered, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, galleries, museums,
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