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Give Yourself Absolute Freedom On Your Travels

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When you travel abroad, particularly when you’re backpacking you don’t want to be tied down to one particular area or idea. Instead, you want to have the freedom to go where you want and do what you want. For many travelers this isn’t possible. The way they book their holiday means that they have to be in one place at a certain time. Others have specific itineraries or where to … [Read more...] about Give Yourself Absolute Freedom On Your Travels

Just Phuket.

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Phuket is an island in southeastern Thailand. It is 30 miles long and 18 miles wide. What I learned here is that Heaven is 30 miles long and 18 miles wide. I hate to be too hyperbolic about any one place. When you first start traveling, any really nice beach or ancient city can seem mind-blowingly beautiful, filled with some exotic and ancient meaning that changes your … [Read more...] about Just Phuket.

The comprehensive guide to Tokyo’s Golden Gai

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Beating Holiday Boredom: What To Do When You Can’t Go Out

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The holidays are on the horizon. For parents, this is a fantastic time of year. You get to spend quality time with the kids and share the excitement of the Christmas build-up. Holidays are great. But the threat of boredom is always lingering in the air. When you have kids, keeping them entertained is all-important. In the summer, playing in the garden and going out to the park … [Read more...] about Beating Holiday Boredom: What To Do When You Can’t Go Out