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Palawan’s Secret Paradise

I’m hesitant to write about the island oasis we found in the Philippines. I sense that the ‘under the radar’ reputation it has is fast fleeting. While I think about whether or not to share the exact location and...

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Ubud Did Not Go to Plan…

Things were going smoothly for us in Bali. We loved the chill vibe of Canggu, and were excited to continue our Bali adventure in Ubud, the second stop on our itinerary. We arrived in Ubud, checked into our hotel, and...

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Bali, Indonesia Holiday: Canggu

The Chinese New Year is upon us. Let’s go on vacation! Never ones to say no to an extra week of holiday, we’re fully embracing the Chinese tradition of a long vacation to start the lunar year right. We...

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Dune Bashing Desert Safari in Qatar

I held on, white-knuckled, as we drove 60mph over endless sand dunes, up vertical hills, steep drops down the other side, the back end of our car fishtailing wildly. I gritted my teeth. Welcome to a desert safari in...

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Kyoto: Geishas, Soba & Bamboo

Kyoto and I didn’t get off on the best foot. When we arrived in Kyoto, after an amazing trip down from Tokyo on the high speed train Japan is known for, we expected smooth sailing in this small city. Our AirBnB...