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Photo Journey Through Thiên Đường “Paradise Cave” Vietnam

When Thiên Đường “Paradise” Cave was discovered in 2005 within Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park it took the title of ...
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The Great Shakespeare Museum Confusion: Knowing Less After Visiting

Just as Shakespeare has confounded high school students for generations, it seems the playwright has been doing the same to ...
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FriFotos: Finding Solitude In The Bogor Botanical Gardens, Indonesia

Sometimes the hustle and bustle of city life gets to be too much and you just need to escape. That’s ...
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Sabtang Island, Jewel of Batanes, Philippines

When visiting the Batanes island chain in the far northern reaches of the Philippines, one island in particular stands out: ...
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Banyusumurup Traditional Village: Home Of The Keris

In my quest to explore the non-touristy side of Indonesia I recently took a day-trip out to Banyusumurup, a small ...
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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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Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur, India

Even in India, a nation that is flooded with cultural symbolism, history and numerous religious practices, Jaipur stands apart from ...
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Exploring Garden Of The Gods in Colorado Springs

One of the reasons I love visiting Colorado is how easy it is to discover new things to do and ...
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Riding “The Lunatic Express” to Mombasa, Kenya

My husband and I had been living in Nairobi for a month when we decided it was time to visit ...
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The 7-Colored Sands Of Chamarel, Mauritius

Ever visited the African country of Mauritius? It is an island nation east of Madagascar in the southwest corner of ...
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Tortuga Island, Costa Rica

Located in the Gulf of Nicoya, Tortuga Island is actually comprised of two islands with a combined total landmass of ...
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Exploring The Venado Caves of Costa Rica

If you should find yourself near Arenal Volcano, be sure that you visit Venado Cave, which is located about a ...
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