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Sometimes it seems like the whole world is on the move. Especially around the holidays. This time of year airports are packed, ferries are rammed and the road ahead can seem one long line of red tail lights. But with a bit of forward planning, you don’t have to
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Mark Twain famously wrote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” But as well as broadening our minds, travel brings with it many other hidden benefits. From decreasing stress to making you a more well-rounded human, here’s why travel is good for you. You're
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While there are certain iconic tourist attractions one simply has to see when visiting a new city or country, popular sites often allow only a very limited glimpse into local culture and life. Steering off the beaten path to seek some less touristy experiences, undiscovered gems and interactions with the
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Putting everything you own on your back and hauling it for miles over mountain passes, rivers and valleys might sound absolutely insane to the everyday traveler. But avid backpackers will tell you that there isn’t anything a long walk in the woods can’t fix. The further you trek,
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Want to get out of the office for a while? Want to get out of the office permanently? Want to pick up your belongings and travel the world, but need to make money somehow? In the age of high-speed internet and the digital nomad, working remotely has never been
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You may have heard the boastful phrase, “West Coast, Best Coast” from those who love to brag about their Pacific Ocean-facing backyards. Washington, Oregon, and California (and don’t forget about Canada and Alaska!) certainly have plenty of reasons to gloat, and it becomes even more obvious to those
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Slide a few euro coins across a bar in Europe after you’ve paid for your drink and you’ll be met with a quizzical look. Fail to produce a dollar bill in North America under the same circumstances and you might just offend your bartender so much you’ll
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With romantic [https://blog.thediscoverer.com/the-most-romantic-european-towns/] good looks and handsome churches throughout, Europe is a surreal continent straight out of a fairytale. Though capital cities with world-renowned historical sites (read: London, Paris and Rome) come to mind immediately on any journey to Europe, the
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The thought of having to pack a heavy suitcase full of bulky sweaters and jackets are often enough to deter you from winter travel. But by adopting a minimalist mindset and striking the fine balance between staying warm and still looking stylish, it’s still possible to pack light for
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If you’ve been to Mexico then chances are that you’ve passed through places such as Cancun, Los Cabos and Mexico City. While there’s every reason to add these to your list of places to visit or re-visit, there’s a mouth-watering smorgasbord of other destinations
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Some Americans dream of living in cozy cul-de-sacs where their kids can safely play in the driveway, block parties are an annual event, and the mail, garbage, and gardening maintenance are someone else’s responsibility. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this, but it's certainly not
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Did you know that Greece has more than 6,000 islands dotting the Aegean and Ionian Seas? It is, therefore, a little surprising that most make a quick dash for Santorini [http://www.thediscoverer.com/editions/32] or Mykonos. Yes, Santorini with its rocky, dramatic cliffs hugged by white-washed