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7 Korean Proverbs That Tell You a Lot About Korean Culture
South Korea has been through a lot. From wars to occupations, from widespread poverty to Hyundai and Samsung. But, somehow for more than...
Laura Bailey
Apr 24, 20206 min read
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Delving into the Present at a Dog Shelter in Sri Lanka
Everybody loves dogs, right? Dogs are great. So what could possibly be so challenging about spending your time helping out at a dog...
Laura Bailey
Mar 18, 20207 min read
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Meeting a Family in Mongolia
I hadn’t had a shot of vodka since university, so while I felt privileged to be welcomed into this Mongolian family’s Ger for some of...
Laura Bailey
Oct 8, 20195 min read
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The Essential South Korea Travel Guide
When to go How to get around Where to go Itineraries Must-try experiences What to eat What to spend your money on South Korea is all...
Laura Bailey
Aug 25, 201910 min read
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The Essential Indonesia Travel Guide
Indonesia is the largest archipelago country on the planet. It’s no wonder then that it is full of so many different kinds of adventures....
Laura Bailey
Aug 25, 20197 min read
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The Essential Mongolia Travel Guide
If you’re considering a trip to Mongolia, but haven’t quite bitten the bullet and decided for sure, then I’m telling you now, go. It is...
Laura Bailey
Aug 23, 20197 min read
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Hong Kong: My attempt to out-eat a local at a dim sum restaurant
Tim Ho Wan is the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world. The Hong Kong dim sum gem can deservedly be found in any tourist...
Laura Bailey
Aug 23, 20195 min read
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The 5 Emotional Stages of Hiking at Songnisan National Park
Hiking a mountain always comes with a mix of emotions. Stages, if you will. Especially for those not particularly experienced in muscle...
Laura Bailey
Jul 2, 20195 min read
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A Korean Wedding: Marrying of East and West
Her pale dewy face appeared frozen for the camera as fawning friends queued out the room, waiting for their precious moment with the...
Laura Bailey
Jun 29, 20194 min read
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Taken For-granted Places That Look Like Hawaii But Aren’t As Expensive
Camiguin, Philippines This is an extremely underrated, often unheard of destination. It boasts the enchanted lure of Hawaii’s natural...
Laura Bailey
Apr 19, 20193 min read
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Beyond the Jungle of Borneo
The tree fronds were like blinds framing a saturated jungle into which our small Klotok boat plunged head first, its engine churning like...
Laura Bailey
Mar 3, 20193 min read
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