Lake Atitlan!

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Chels and I took the one “direct” chicken bus to Panajachel from Anitgua. “Direct” just means that it goes all the way there, not that it doesn’t stop for every person flagging it down. When we arrived in Panajachel we …

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FULL MOON PARTY!!

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Exploring a world wonder is a high that no one wants to come down from. Lucky for us we didn’t have to, since our next stop was one of the world’s most infamous parties. Get your wish overshadowed levaquin no …

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Temples of Angkor!

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According to a 2007 field study conducted by The National Academy of Sciences, Angkor is “the largest pre-industrial city in the world.” – Pretty amazing fact to consider when getting ready to explore the ancient ruins. It was the work …

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The road to Angkor!

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We had early roll call at the travel agency to catch our bus to the enchanted world wonder, Angkor Wat. We had heard about difficulties getting there from Bangkok, including booking through travel agencies which promise only one transfer at …

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What’s the capital of Thailand…

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We rode the wave of positive energy all the way back to Bangkok, now ready to explore the infamous city and its nightlife. There are a handful of places to check out at night when visiting Bangkok, but the most …

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Kanchanaburi!!

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Kanchanaburi was an unexpected journey that turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we had! Just a couple hours west of Bangkok, it was a chance to escape from the hectic chaos of the city. The lead …

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Varanasi

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Even its name sounds alive , Varanasi, a place of religious pilgrimage, spiritual enlightenment and deep soul cleansing. Located alongside one of the worlds most famous rivers the Ganga, or the Ganges is both the holiest and dirtiest river in …

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Taj Mahal!

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Agra, a city that thrives off its visitors and as I saw it, an inevitable tourist trap of India. Regardless of the scheming locals, there is no doubt that the Taj Mahal is one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles that man …

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Rajasthan!

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Well there was no question about it now, we were now drifting our way across the northern regions of India. We rolled our sleeves up and dug in as best we could; ready to soak up every ounce of mother …

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