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Continue reading →: I won a Travel Writing contest, and it feels like the beginning of something greatFor the past year or so I’ve been pitching magazines as consistently as I can, because travel writing is something I’ve always wanted to do. Breaking into this world is not easy. Tons of people dream of being paid and recognized for writing about one of the most meaningful human…
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Continue reading →: The truth about driving in Iceland: to do or not to do?“When you open the car door” the attendant at the car rental kiosk said with his stern blue eyes “Make sure you hold the door with both your hands” My husband nodded his head but I could read his mind “What on earth did I sign up for?” were the…
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Continue reading →: Samurai for a day: A must-do if you’re ever in KyotoIf you’ve ever even remotely dreamed of being a samurai (cuz lets be honest, hasn’t everyone?), then you can’t miss this experience in Kyoto Everyone loves visiting epic temples and picturesque cherry blossoms in Japan ( I’m guilty too!) But I’m also the kind of girl who grew up watching…
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Continue reading →: The restaurant I almost missed in Tallinn that I would have regretted for the rest of my lifeIf anyone had told me that my favourite restaurant in the world was in Estonia, I probably would have laughed. Not because Estonia doesn’t have great food, but because it’s just not a place that comes to mind when you think of food overall. But Estonia has the last laugh,…
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Continue reading →: The Shangri-La Dubai: A masterclass on how hotels can elevate guest experience when things take a turn for the worseAh, Dubai. The city of opulence, innovation, and opportunity. A place where the highest levels of modernity collide with the history of an old fishing town. I could tell you about my exploration of the spice markets, what it felt like to shop for jewelry in the gold souks, or…
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Continue reading →: Exploring green tea fields in Uji, JapanFrom the moment we arrived in Uji, we knew we were in the climax of our first trip to Japan. This isn’t a town where most first-time visitors would find themselves, but we felt that adding this to our itinerary was giving us a chance to explore the true heart…
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