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FriFotos: Hot Summer Means Cold Beer!

Regardless of where in the world you may be, or where you may be from, summer is hot. And what ...
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Exploring The Blue and Green Kerala Backwaters

Kerala is literally a paradise set in green! And the Kerala backwaters is one of its unique attractions. National Geographic ...
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Nusa Penida: Bali’s Hidden Paradise (Shhhh!)

This island has long been overlooked by tourists, much to the pleasure of the locals. In fact originally I was ...
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40 Signs You Have Been In Indonesia Too Long

I have spent more time in this archipelagic nation than in any other country…some might even argue that I’ve been ...
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The Best New Travel Blogs Of May 2014

Continuing the HoliDaze monthly awards for the Best New Travel Blogs, I proudly present to you the May 2014 edition. ...
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15 Tips for Responsible Travel in Myanmar

I first visited Myanmar in December 2010 shortly after the elections took place, an event that received mixed reactions internationally ...
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Memorable Moments of Insignificance in Myanmar

I am the type of traveler who loves to get off the beaten track. I head to a destination keen ...
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The Best New Travel Blogs Of March 2014

Presenting my second installment of The Best New Travel Blogs You Haven’t Heard Of Yet. After the phenomenal feedback from ...
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FriFotos: Street Meat: As Fresh As It Gets

I love everything about street food. The unparalleled taste. The plastic chairs intended for children. The surrounding ambiance of wherever ...
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The Remote Chavayan Village, Batanes: A Trip Back In Time

The tiny village of Chavayan is located on Sabtang Island, part of the Batanes region of the Philippines and permanently ...
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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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Photo Gallery: Beautiful Batan Island

Batan Island is the central island in the Philippines northernmost province, Batanes, and is dominated by Mount Iraya, an active ...
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