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Why I Quit My Job And Pushed Myself Outside Of My Comfort Zone Instead

I peeled my eyelids open to find a 6’6″ man towering over me with a look of concern in his one good eye. I felt the stiffness of the bench pressing against my back on the subway platform. I slowly...

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63 Things That Demystify What Your Backpacker Friends Do All Day

‘What do you DO all day?!’ This innocent and quite understandable question from friends and family at home makes me chuckle. The inquiry flatters me, even…as if everything were perfectly mapped out,...

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I’ve Been To The Far Corners Of The Earth And I Still Wish You Were With Me

I’ve been in the depths of the ocean and hiked to the top of mountains. I’ve slept in cars and in fancy resorts. I’ve drank beers I couldn’t pronounce and sang our song at the top of my lungs without...

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The Ultimate Guide For Packing And Planning For Thailand

Mike Behnken Thailand is a must-see destination for travelers. There are so many unique aspects of this luscious country that makes it like no other, starting with its beautiful beaches and cheap food,...

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How Leaving My Comfort Zone To Travel Changed My Entire Outlook On Life

Kate Ferguson I was never much of a “doer.” As a child, I rejected my parents’ encouragement to get involved in “activities”—things like French Club or our church’s youth volunteer program. My favorite...

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This Is What Travel Means To Me

A lot of people say they want to travel, but only very few get to actually experience the wonders of the world. Travel has a different meaning to everyone – some do it to escape their everyday life,...

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8 Things To Know Before You Backpack Across The World

Twenty20 / @caralyncorso Backpacking across the world (or, at least, through a portion of it) is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. It’s not surprising — it’s an amazing and rewarding lifestyle that...

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The 8 Types Of People You’ll Meet In A Backpacker Hostel

POOYAN ESHTIAGI Staying at a hostel is as much a travel experience in itself as any of the famous landmarks or skylines you’ll see on your trip. While hostels come in many forms and creeds, from the...

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Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Hiking and Camping

Being a backpacker and backpacking through new areas can lead you to some of the best views you’ll ever see. However, before slinging a pack over your shoulders and heading off on a backpacking...

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Read This Before You Quit Your Job And Backpack The World

We live in a world where it is socially acceptable to grow up, go to a good school, and get a good corporate career in a big city—one with a corporate card, paid time off, promotions, raises, all the...

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