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23 Fascinating Things to Do in Marseille: The 2023 Edition
…the European Capital of Culture in 2013, it has eclectic museums and wonderful Byzantine churches. The locals are famed for their relaxed French approach. As the city is on-trend for cultural creativity, backdropped by the history of seafaring tradition. Its colorful, multi-ethnic heritage makes Marseille a fascinating place to visit. Considered a bridge between Europe and North Africa, with a sizable population from Algeria, Marseille is a unique city. Read on for an extensive guide and itinerary list of what…
How to Spend Three Days in Dallas, Texas
…animals in a variety of habitats, there is so much to see. The zoo is sectioned up to represent different regions and continents, including the Giants of the Savanna, Wilds of Africa, and the Wildlife Amphitheater. Grab a mix of the zoo and theme park experience thanks to the zoo’s Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park with bungee jumps and free-fall experiences. Where to Eat For breakfast on day 3, make your way to Uptown Dallas to dine at the Mercat…
How to Spend Four Incredible Days in Hong Kong (2023 Edition)
…perspective. They have revolving exhibitions as well as a permanent one that does a fantastic job sharing the story of Hong Kong. Following that, have lunch in ChungKing Mansions. ChungKing is like a portal to another world that transports you to South Asia and Africa. Migrant workers are a huge part of the tapestry that makes up Hong Kong and their cuisine severely underrated. If you are in the mood for African, I love the jollof rice and black-eyed peas…
20 Thrilling Things to Do in Gibraltar (The 2023 Edition)
…bats, tortoises, parrots, cockatoos and iguanas. Entry is £5 for the main Alameda Gardens, with a further £6 for the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park. Europa Point Lighthouse, with the mountains of Morocco in the distance Glimpse Africa from Europa Point At the southern tip of Gibraltar is Europa Point. While it’s located pretty far from everything else in the territory, on a clear day, it’s worth making the trip to try and catch a glimpse of Morocco (and the other…
How to Spend Three Days in Burlington, Vermont
…can explore exhibits which highlight works and objects from around the United States, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and even Ancient Egypt. The African and Egyptian exhibits are particularly striking, with sculptures, media and contemporary interpretations of history on display. You will also find hundreds of Ancient Egypt artifacts, including a mummy and a coffin. Also on display are prominent local artists along with an important exhibit on Native American art and culture, covering much of the country. On your…
The Cost of Travel in Cambodia: A Detailed Budget Breakdown
…exist from Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. To find cheap flights from any of these regions, then, my recommendation is to hit up Skyscanner. Keep in mind that it’s always far cheaper to fly into Phnom Penh than it is to Siem Reap, as everybody wants to set eyes on the Kingdom of Angkor, so demand (and prices) are higher. When planning your trip, opt for your itinerary to kick off in the capital and it’ll help you save money on…
How Much Does it Cost to Travel the World?
…that I’ve spent over the past decade, and distilled that information into a series of blog posts. Below, you’ll find over 70 detailed expense reports for different countries, broken down by continent, sharing exactly how much it costs to travel in each place. This information will help you to travel with knowledge and confidence, fully-informed about how much money you truly need to see this planet. Egypt Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Rwanda South Africa Tanzania Tunisia Uganda Zanzibar Brunei Cambodia …
How to Spend Three Days in Los Angeles: A 2023 Itinerary
…this way you can pick and choose your destinations and make the most of your three days in Los Angeles. Author bio: Kristina Ritchie is a writer who was born in Australia and grew up in Africa. She was educated at Western Connecticut State University before finding her home in Southern California. She writes creatively on a variety of topics including holistic lifestyle, travel, and adventure writing. Having visited 15 countries and 48 states, along with thousands of miles on…
The Cost of Travel in Laos: My 2024 Budget Breakdown
…useful in Laos anyway. All of the prices in this post are quoted in USD. How to Find Cheap Flights to Laos If you’ll be entering Laos from anywhere outside of Southeast and East Asia, you’ll be doing so via an indirect route. Yes, direct flights to Laos simply don’t exist from Europe, the Americas, Africa, or Oceania. To find cheap flights from any of these regions, then, my first recommendation is Secret Flying and my second is Skyscanner. Secret Flying is my…
What to Take On the Camino Primitivo: My Detailed Packing List
I can’t believe I did it. Several weeks ago, I strapped on a backpack, picked up a hiking pole, and spent the next two weeks walking 320 kilometres through Spain. It was a challenging experience. The Primitivo was the original Camino route — the very first trek that the very first pilgrim made to Santiago de Compostela, way back in 814 AD. Have no idea what the Camino even is? Basically, there’s a huge network of pilgrimages in Europe and Africa leading…
Should You Go to a Hedgehog Cafe? My Experience in Japan
…Unlike the European hedgehogs of my childhood, which were wild, large and covered with darker brown spines, the ones at Harry are African pygmy hedgehogs. That means that outside of Africa, they’re bred to be domesticated, and they’re also smaller with lighter-coloured spines, and an adorable pink snout. I went first, donning my gloves and scooping the active hedgehog from its tank. I held it carefully in my hands and after three minutes of breathlessly letting it walk across my…