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Love Rituals in the Desert: Gerewol Festival Niger

how to get to the Gerewol Festival in Niger

The Gerewol festival is a one-of-a-kind experience! It’s a unique week-long celebration of love held by nomadic tribes predominantly in Niger and Chad and always after the rainy season.  Imagine men dressed in incredible costumes, with painted faces and dramatic makeup, dancing and chanting to attract a wife or even just a partner for the […]

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The Best 6 day Yemen Travel Itinerary

Yemen travel itinerary

Traveling to Yemen, especially on an itinerary like this, deserves careful attention due to the region’s ongoing situation. While Yemen has gorgeous natural, historical and cultural treasures that attract the more intrepid traveler, it also remains a destination where safety, logistics, and the right guidance are paramount.  In our 6 day Yemen travel itinerary, we […]

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Perfect Lebanon Travel Itinerary 2024

Lebanon travel itinerary 2024

Update September 23, 2024: with the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, we currently do not recommend travel to Lebanon. This Lebanon Travel Guide 2024 provides two options for a 4 day itinerary in Lebanon. Lebanon is a small yet incredibly diverse country, offering visitors a unique combination of historical, cultural, and natural […]

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Discover 10 Best Secret Beaches in Bali: Hidden Gems

secret beaches in Bali

Discover the 10 best secret beaches in Bali and make sure not to share them with anyone else.  We want to keep these best hidden beaches in Bali to ourselves!  Whether you enjoy just relaxing in a cove, or surfing on a secluded break, or maybe snorkeling on some of the best most colorful reefs […]

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Surakarta Travel Guide: 14 Best things to do in Solo

Surakarta Travel Guide

Surakarta, more commonly known as Solo, is a city full of history and culture.  It is located in the heart of Central Java, Indonesia and is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor Yogyakarta, Solo has deep history to share and is a great jumping off point to visit interesting areas around it. It’s a […]

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Yogyakarta Travel Guide: Cultural Heart of Java

Yogyakarta travel guide

In this Yogyakarta travel guide, we share all the interesting things to do in Yogyakarta, best places to stay in Yogyakarta and where to eat in Yogyakarta.  In addition we will include all the Yogyakarta cultural attractions, so that you do not miss a thing! Located in the cultural heartland of Java, Indonesia, Yogyakarta is […]

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Is Borobudur Worth It? An Honest Review of Borobudur Temple

Is Borobudur Worth it?

If you’re planning a trip to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, chances are that Borobudur Temple is on your must-see list. As one of the biggest and most famous Buddhist temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur draws countless visitors each year. But with the temple’s high cost, logistical challenges, and current ground renovations, […]

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