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Lithuania Travel Guide

Vilnius Lithuania

This LIthuania Travel Guide shares all the hidden gems in Lithuania.  And there is so much to see and do here!  But first a little background – This small nation is one of the three Baltic countries that gained it’s independence during the fall of the Soviet Union.  The other 2 are Estonia (the smallest of […]

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Best Estonia Itinerary 3 Weeks

Estonia vacation planning

Today it is impossible to think that Estonia was once a part of the USSR.  Because now, Estonia is one of the most developed nations in the world.  In addition it is the most advanced digital society.  The tiny nation is packed with a unique blend of culture, history and natural beauty that makes Estonia […]

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Laos Fast Train Tickets – How to get them!

book Laos fast train tickets

The Laos fast train has been anticipated for a very long time.  Before it’s inception in late 2021, it was difficult and timely to travel between the north of the country – Boten and the southern capital of Vientiane.  In fact to just drive the distance without stopping would take a minimum of 20 hours. […]

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5 Best Vegan Restaurants in Bangkok

One of the best of the 5 best vegan restaurants in Bangkok

Thailand is one of the best and easiest places to find vegan food.  Chiang Mai has always been one of our favorite places to find it.  And this time we discovered  5 of the best vegan restaurants in Bangkok.  Truly delicious and mouthwatering dishes from sushi to tiramisu and a lot in between!  Read on […]

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Finding Rare Proboscis Monkeys in Borneo

finding proboscis monkeys in Borneo, things to do in Borneo

Once I saw a picture of the elusive Proboscis Monkeys, I knew I had to see them for my myself.  But where?  Finding the rare Proboscis Monkeys is not so easy.  Why?  Because they can only be found on the island of Borneo.  Interestingly, this small island is home to 3 countries: Malaysia, Brunei and […]

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12 Interesting Facts about Seoul and 1 Scary One!

Seoul fun facts

Seoul is a fascinating, cosmopolitan city with over 2000 years of history.  It is considered a megacity because it has a population of over 10 million people.  There are so many intriguing things about this city! In some ways Seoul reminded us of Japan.  We found 12 interesting facts about Seoul. Yet the city has […]

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4 Bali Properties to Maintain our Hyatt Globalist Status

Maintaining Hyatt Globalist status in Bali

The Hyatt Globalist status is revered by many.  Because it is considered to be the best hotel loyalty program out there.  And we can see why!  Yet, usually the only way to get to this level is to spend a minimum of 60 nights in one of the Hyatt properties.  This can be time consuming […]

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The Amazing Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa

Maldives luxury resort,

The Maldives is an independent country in the Indian Ocean made up of over 1,200 islands and 26 atolls.  We have all seen the stunning pictures of the Maldives over water bungalows sitting atop endless turquoise water stirring feelings of warmth and relaxation!  Well, Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa does not disappoint!  Read on […]

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15 Best things to See and Do in Iceland

best things to see and do in Iceland

To me, the mere mention of Iceland has always evoked images of the raw and powerful beauty of nature. Yet, my imagination was not as breathtaking as what we witnessed.  Although the island is quite small, there are so many best things to see and do in Iceland. Subsequently, we were able to distill our […]

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How to Help Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine

My heart is broken.  What is happening in Kyiv and Ukraine overall is unimaginable.  All I can think of is, how to help Ukraine.  How we can help Ukraine?  This is a country that has been under attack since 2014 and shamefully we and the rest of the world have done very little but turn […]

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