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Derek Freal

First Impressions: Singapore, The Little Nation That Could

From the moment I landed in Singapore’s Changi International Airport I was impressed. Maybe it was the fact the place ...
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FriFotos: A Strange Street in Surabaya, Indonesia

What Is Wrong With This Photo Of Surabaya, Indonesia? Welcome to my first ever FriFotos post, thanks for stopping by ...
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Exploring Tangkuban Perahu, A Semi-Dormant Volcano

Indonesia has no shortage of mountains to climb and volcanoes to explore. Many require long hikes to reach but others ...
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Kebun Binatang Bandung: The Most Depressing Zoo Ever?

Zoos, although an educational and inspiring experience for children, often caused mixed feelings among adults. It is rare that I ...
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First Impressions & Basic Information: Indonesia

Although your feelings towards and opinion of a particular country will grow and evolve as you see more of the ...
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Futuristic Sleeper Pods @ Abu Dhabi International Airport

Last month Abu Dhabi International Airport installed their first set of sleeper pods. Although they plan to charge 45 dirhams ...
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Bags Packed, Let The RTW Adventure Commence!

Well, the bags are finally packed once and for all. No more expensive plane tickets back and forth to the ...
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TBEX Excitement And Last-Minute Tips For Your Speed Dating Pitch

Next week hundreds of travel bloggers will begin converging in Toronto for the annual Travel Blog Exchange, often referred to ...
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Travel Wisdom: 4 Years & 16 Countries Later…

What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveler? Tourists are only on vacation while a true traveler is in ...
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Words Of Wisdom From A Self-Confessed Travel Freak

This week I sat down with self-confessed travel freak Jeremy Foster, who many of you probably recognize from his awesome ...
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Surprisingly Easy Countries For Americans To Visit

An American passport is like a golden ticket to go almost anywhere you want. Visa? Letter of invitation? Pre-approval? Excessive ...
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