13 Female Travel Bloggers on Their Craziest Nights On The Road & What Inspires Them To Travel

1. Kristin of Be My Travel Muse Pictured sand boarding in Namibia What was the craziest night you’ve experienced while traveling? Hard to say but it might be the time that I was the impromptu guest at a Malaysian karaoke party and my host kept introducing me to everyone as a “singer from Hollywood.” I’d … Read more

Ascending Mount Stanserhorn: A Photo Diary

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   Imagine ascending 1,900-meters up the side of  a mountain, relying on a couple of wires to help you to the top. Mount Stanserhorn is part of the glorious Alp mountain range that overlooks Lake Lucerne. The trip to the top of Stanserhorn begins with an old wooden railway which gradually climbs across meadows where you can hear the … Read more

16 Tips For Your First Trip to Spain

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 What one learns in a classroom is just a very small part of the learning process. The real learning starts when one crosses borders and travels miles for real knowledge.   When you’re traveling through Europe, you will be visiting some countries similar to yours, and some that are very different- your trip to Spain … Read more

Watching the Sunrise Over Angkor Wat

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  “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown” We woke up at 5am and rushed down to the tuk tuk that would take us through the night to Angkor Wat. Once the driver let us out, we continued our journey on foot.  It’s kind of creepy walking through old ruins in complete … Read more

Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing and Camping in the Dubai Desert

On our way to Southeast Asia, we had a 12 hour layover in Dubai (that we scheduled on purpose) so we could go dune bashing with the Dubai Desert Safari tour.   Truth be told, I was just as excited for the Dubai Desert Safari as I was for the rest of our 2 week trip in Southeast … Read more

Two Days in the Atlas Mountains and Zagora Dunes

  “Too often I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen” -Louis L’Amour After spending the night exploring Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakesh and enjoying a delicious dinner of felafel and camel burgers, we woke up early to begin our journey to the Zagora Dunes through the High … Read more

Ran-Tong Elephant Camp: An Elephant Trek Through the Jungle

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  I am not sure how many people could say that they enjoyed wading around in poop, but I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority.   We knew that we wanted to see and play with elephants during our stay in Thailand, and with all of the bad rap surrounding elephant camps, we really had … Read more

The Orsay Museum: What You Need To Know

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  When planning a trip to Paris, most people immediately think of planning a trip to the Louvre, leaving the Orsay Museum as an afterthought. However,  the paintings at The Orsay Museum (or Musee d’Orsay)  are also among the most famous in the world. I will admit I actually prefer the Orsay to the Louvre, since I’m a … Read more

Bobs Booze Cruise: The One Thing You Need To Do In Koh Phi Phi

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    “I feel like we just went through a tornado” -My friend’s statement after getting off of the ferry and dodging all of the tourist stands Our last night in Koh Phangan, we loved it so much we almost ditched our ferry to Koh Phi Phi the next day, but we are glad we … Read more

Inside Grandio Party Hostel

  “is this really it? No…really? Are you guys serious? Is this it? I’m not getting out of the car” -My friends worried statement before being dropped off at the Grandio. We pull up in the dark of night to a yellow building with bars over the windows. A hanging tin sign in the doorway … Read more

Marina Bay Sands & Our $600 Room: A Look Inside

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  Our first 5 seconds at the Marina Bay Sands sounded a little like this:  “OMG we do get robes!” “OMG there’s a garbage can AND then a little can for recycling!” “LOOK AT THE TUB!” “There’s a phone next to the toilet!” “Oh Wow, and a huge shower, omg omg did you check out … Read more

How To Fall in Love in 3 Days: Koh Phangan Thailand

 The ocean finally came to an end as our ferry packed with twenty somethings spotted wild green mountains sprouting out of the ocean ahead. We had reached our final destination-Koh Phangan. We were all here for the same purpose, to attend the Full Moon Party: a monthly affair that brings travelers of all ages to the island … Read more

48 Crazy Hours in Siem Reap: The Truth Behind Happy Pizza, Cambodian Massage & Boozy Mornings at Angkor Wat

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 By Michelle Luksh “The question isn’t what are we going to do. The question is what aren’t we going to do.” – Ferris Bueller     Siem Reap, the iconic town famously home to the Angkor temples – think Lara Croft; Tomb Raider , is a part of Cambodia riddled with remnants of the savage … Read more

Costa Rica Quotes: Our Favorite Quotes on Costa Rica

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It’s hard to explain Costa Rica’s beauty with words, but we can sure try! These are some of our favorite Costa Rica quotes:   All trails seem to lead to waterfalls, misty crater lakes or jungle-fringed, deserted beaches. Explored by horseback, foot or kayak, Costa Rica is a tropical choose-your-own-adventure land. -Lonely Planet As the … Read more

The Time I Had My Cheeseburger Confiscated by Emirates Security

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“I have never seen two people so excited to fly for 16 hours” This is what the stranger sitting next to me said about us on our flight to Dubai. We were excited, Emirates is one of the top airlines and we were flying the largest commercial plane in the world to Dubai. I was strapping … Read more

Jungle-Trekking in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

   I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again. – Anaïs Nin    A few hours inland north of Phuket lies one of Thailand’s most secret gems. If you’re an adventure-junkie like me who gets your highs off your next adrenaline fix, you must make it a … Read more

2 Days in Bangkok: All Must Sees and Must Eats in 2 Days

Bangkok, like Las Vegas, sounds like a place where you make bad decisions.   Bangkok is a major travel hub for those backpacking or traveling throughout Thailand.  So, chances are,  if you book a trip to Thailand, you will probably spend a few days here. 2 days in Bangkok is enough to get a feel for this busy city and … Read more