LustForTheWorld

Shanghai is just like an American City Except…

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Upon my arrival in Shanghai, I was asked if I was experiencing any form of culture shock… …to which my response was “no, Shanghai is just like an American City”. It’s true, Shanghai’s ambience of large upscale skyscrapers, modern day highways, and fast paced society is more reminiscent of America than most European cities.   … Read more

Let Us Convince You to Backpack Through Southeast Asia

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BACKPACK SOUTHEAST ASIA

Thinking about backpacking through Southeast Asia? You should be. Here’s a short, fun video of our time spent there:

 

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Now that you’ve decided the answer is yes, check out our 2 week itinerary for Thailand and make sure to read about what NOT to do in Cambodia. Also, feel free to use our guide on finding the cheapest flights.

While you’re at it, you should probably check out my friend Nelson’s video from Thailand, which is WAY better quality. 

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How to Spend One Day In Prague

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  Walking around the Prague is comparable to being in a fairytale: except for one minor detail: it’s real. Truth be told, I wouldn’t mind spending a couple months in Prague, but if you only have one day in Prague, here’s how you want to spend it.    Start your morning by grabbing something to eat … Read more

How To Save Money When Traveling To London

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London is expensive. AND it’s even more expensive since they are using the pound, which is currently 1.5x the amount of the dollar. If that doesn’t sound like a lot to you, imagine paying $80 for a cab (that alone is crazy) and then seeing it as $121 on your credit card bill. That being said, here are … Read more

How To Meet People While Traveling Solo

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how to meet people while traveling solo

  As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are. Maybe you are looking to travel solo for excitement. Maybe you are looking to travel solo for freedom. Maybe for confirmation. Or maybe just because you are sick of waiting for someone to go … Read more

Writings on the Wall: A Collection of Quotes on Bathroom Walls, Colorful Streets, & Other Random Places

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writings on the wall: a collection of quotes from bathroom walls

I’m one of those people that reads the bathroom walls. I love unexpected random quotes and inspiring bits of information scrawled effortlessly upon surfaces, so much so that I almost always take snapshots of them. So, here is a random collection of quotes and drawings that I’ve found on my adventures, written by travelers, for … Read more

3 days in San Juan Puerto Rico: Our Perfect Itinerary

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3 days in san juan puerto rico

  Even those limited to a quick visit find it easy to fall under the beguiling spells of Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, pastel-painted colonial buildings and grand fortresses. -Nate Cavalieri   San Juan is one of the most desirable destinations for US tourists: beautiful beaches, charming historical neighborhoods, and no passport needed! If you … Read more

Happy Pizza in Siem Reap: What It Is & Where To Find It

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happy pizza siem reap

  What is Happy Pizza? So you’ve arrived in Siem Reap and you’ve heard of their infamous Happy Pizza.  Originally, I wasn’t even going to mention this in a post, but it seems as though there is a lot of interest, so I figured it would be an intriguing topic… especially because weed isn’t technically … Read more

12 of the Best Places to Visit in Your 20s

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Best places to visit in your 20s

 Your 20’s are your selfish years. Old enough to make the right decisions and young enough to make the wrong ones. Be selfish with your time – travel, explore, fall in and out of love, be ridiculous and silly, stupid and wild.  How do I narrow down the whole entire world into 12 of the … Read more

Visit La Factoria in Old San Juan for Mindblowing Cocktails

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La Factoria Old San Juan

After strolling around Old San Juan in search of a bar that sparked our interest, we arrived at La Factoria. La Factoria looks like any hole in the wall bar from the outside, but don’t be fooled. Once we arrived, I was served one of the best cocktails (dare I say THE best) I’ve ever … Read more

Denver Day Trips: 7 Places to Visit During Your Stay in Denver

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denver day trips

Set against an astounding Rocky Mountain backdrop, Denver is a beautiful place to visit. However, Denver ranks so high on our list because of the places that surround it on the map – the rugged and exciting Denver day trips. Here are 7 particular places that we recommend visiting during your stay in Denver.. Denver Day Trip #1: … Read more

Where Can You Get A Room, A Welcome Drink and a Free Massage for $20?

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“I think they think we’re someone else….” -My friend upon entering Golden Temple Villa   Walking into Golden Temple Villa is a relief from the dusty, hot streets of Siem Reap. The place looks more like a secluded garden of worship than a budget friendly hotel (one of my friends actually asked if I was staying in a … Read more

One Day In Singapore: What Can You Do?

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  What I love most about Singapore are the sharp and constant contrasts: smoky temples in the shadow of skyscrapers, luxe condos backing onto jungle, old-school shophouses housing secret cocktail dens. -Cristian Bonetto   With a city so diverse, what could you (or what should you) do with one day in Singapore? Here’s a list … Read more

Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park

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  “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” -Jack Kerouac About an hour and a half from Denver, you can find 415 square miles of sprawling snow capped mountains and easy access back country trails at Rocky Mountain National Park. … Read more