Well, whaddya know: to escape the approaching typhoon in Myanmar, I have somehow landed myself a 24-hour stop-over in Manila. What to do, what to do? Manila has a reputation for being busy, bustling, blaring… and just plain loud. I have recently come from Dhaka, also loud, as well as chaotic, crowded, with heavy traffic …
This is a guest post by Ava Bennett, a California-based travel writer who specializes in coastal getaways and weekend escapes. She’s spent years uncovering the best hidden beaches, scenic trails, and local eats along the West Coast. There’s something effortlessly relaxing about San Diego’s coastline. Maybe it’s the way the sun slips slowly into the …
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This is a guest post by Mila Arden, a travel and wellness enthusiast who reviews the world’s most exclusive retreats. Her work highlights transformative rituals and 5-star spa experiences across iconic destinations like the Riviera Maya. The Riviera Maya is known to have turquoise waters, soft white sand beaches, and tropical forests. However, in the …
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I have left Cox’s Bazar and Rohingya refugees, and have landed in the land they fled. My intention was to travel north to the Naf river, where I was, just days ago, on the Bangladesh side. Easier said than done, it turned out. Much of Rakhine State is restricted, even closed, as a result …
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This is a guest post by Nadia Beaumont, a lifestyle journalist with a passion for ocean travel and tropical destinations. She writes about effortless holiday ideas, from laid-back Caribbean cruises to weekend escapes closer to home. If your calendar has unexpectedly cleared, why not seize the moment and book a last-minute holiday? Caribbean cruises are especially appealing …
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