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Exclusive Interview - Waterfall Repelling in Vietnam

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Exclusive Interview - Waterfall Repelling in Vietnam

April 8, 2018 · By Alex

Ancient Kung-Fu: Shaolin Temple Adventures

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Ancient Kung-Fu: Shaolin Temple Adventures

My adventures throughout China led me to the Henan province, located in the central region of China. Here, I e...

August 19, 2017

The Giant Majestic Pandas of Chengdu

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The Giant Majestic Pandas of Chengdu

Located in the mountains of southwestern China near the eastern border of Tibet, Chengdu is the capital city o...

August 7, 2017

The Wild Wild East: Shanghai

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The Wild Wild East: Shanghai

After my Beijing experience, I knew I had to return to China as soon as possible. The following year, I secure...

August 1, 2017

The Wild Wild East: Beijing

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The Wild Wild East: Beijing

Ok... the entire story begins in the summer of 2011. The reason I ended up going to China so much started back...

July 21, 2017

The Real Cost of Travel Throughout Thailand: Spending Guide

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The Real Cost of Travel Throughout Thailand: Spending Guide

How much does it cost to travel in Thailand? This depends on your taste and travel budget! It can be really ch...

May 25, 2017

Songkran 2017 - Thailand

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Songkran 2017 - Thailand

Every year on April 13th, the Songkran begins. It is based off of the Buddhist solar calendar and marks the of...

April 14, 2017

Why You Shouldn’t Ride Elephants In Thailand

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Why You Shouldn’t Ride Elephants In Thailand

Everyone wants to ride elephants in Thailand. When I first arrived, I wanted to as well. Imagine how incredibl...

April 10, 2017

Pileh Lagoon & Long Beach - Thailand

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Pileh Lagoon & Long Beach - Thailand

This incredible lagoon is located a short trip away from Maya Bay. One can either take a day trip from Phuket ...

April 3, 2017

Chiang Mai (Thailand) - Travel Guide 

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Chiang Mai (Thailand) - Travel Guide 

Out of all the places in Thailand, Chiang Mai & Pai were by far my favorite. I spent a large portion of my...

March 21, 2017

Town of Pai (Thailand) - Mini Travel Guide 

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Town of Pai (Thailand) - Mini Travel Guide 

Pai, the backpackers haven of northern Thailand. This little slice of heaven in the jungle is about 3.5 hours ...

March 20, 2017

The Hidden Jungle Town of Pai (Thailand) - Backpacker's Haven

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The Hidden Jungle Town of Pai (Thailand) - Backpacker's Haven

After our incredible Elephant experience, we decided to travel four hours north to the small jungle town of Pa...

March 17, 2017

The Happy Elephant Home - Thailand (Mae Taeng)

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The Happy Elephant Home - Thailand (Mae Taeng)

While riding up the mountain road to Doi Suthep, we stopped on the side of the road to grab a bite to eat at a...

March 12, 2017

Doi Suthep - Thailand (Chiang Mai)

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Doi Suthep - Thailand (Chiang Mai)

When I arrived in Chiang Mai, I immediately fell in love. It is a beautiful northern city a few hours from the...

March 8, 2017

Maya Bay - Paradise on Earth (Thailand)

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Maya Bay - Paradise on Earth (Thailand)

After a year of waiting to visit Thailand, I finally accomplished my goal. I have been dreaming about visiting...

March 7, 2017

Monkey Beach - Thailand (Phi Phi Island)

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Monkey Beach - Thailand (Phi Phi Island)

We began our adventure with some friends from the west coast. I ran into them on the ferry ride over from Pato...

March 5, 2017

Impulse Odyssey Explores Phi Phi Island (Thailand)

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Impulse Odyssey Explores Phi Phi Island (Thailand)

We have finally found paradise on Earth. The famous Phi Phi Island, located in the Andaman Sea near the southe...

March 5, 2017

Patong Beach - Thailand (Phuket) 

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Patong Beach - Thailand (Phuket) 

After our crazy first 24 hours in Bangkok with 2 hours of sleep, we decided to hop on a flight headed to Phuke...

March 5, 2017

Welcome to Bangkok (Thailand)

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Welcome to Bangkok (Thailand)

After the string of flights across the world, I finally made it to one of the craziest places on Earth. At 1am...

February 28, 2017

Off to Bangkok (Thailand) - Adventure Awaits

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Off to Bangkok (Thailand) - Adventure Awaits

I have been planning to visit Thailand for quite some time. It started when I watched a movie called The Beach...

February 25, 2017

Alishan Mountain Adventures (Taiwan)

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Alishan Mountain Adventures (Taiwan)

As we made our way into central Taiwan, we ventured into Alishan National Park. This area is know for its moun...

February 20, 2017

Snake Alley - Huaxi Night Market, Taipei (Taiwan)

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Snake Alley - Huaxi Night Market, Taipei (Taiwan)

After an exhausting 14 hour flight to Taipei, I got off the plane and was immediately greeted by my friend and...

February 18, 2017