Elephant tourism sucks; and it isn’t a problem specific solely to Thailand… Just a few weeks ago an elephant stationed outside Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, died after spending hours in the sweltering heat in the midst of one of the hottest summers yet. …
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Thailand: A Photo Diary
Whether it is Bangkok’s bustling markets filled with a rainbowed array of tropical fruits or the vibrant aqua hues of Phi Phi’s serene crystalline waters, one can’t help but be enthralled by Thailand. The country oozes with a certain innocuous and genuine charm, a combination of its quirky modern take on ancient culture and …
Angkor: Wat’s What?
Mention Angkor Wat and others will nod almost instantly, well informed “aah yes” resonating, accompanied by a vague sense of familiarity with this far-away, fabled destination. Throw Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, or Ta Prohm in to the mix and you’ll be met by perplexed silence… Cambodia’s …
Great Barrier Reef: Stopping the Fall From Riches to Ruin
Human interactions with nature have never been more fickle; we’re on the brink of something, potentially catastrophic, borderline inevitable. Yet we can’t seem to quite pull ourselves together and actually do something about it. Climate Change has, more or less, been proven to now be …
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SYD: For When You Want to Get Away (Part 1)
For some, the thought of needing a getaway from Sydney is unfathomable; the city is overflowing with sun, sea, amazing food and drink, and endless sights right on its doorstep. Nevertheless, the time will come when a day or a weekend away is exactly what …
Traveling with Friends: 5 Steps to Avoiding a Mid-Vacation Breakup
The friendscation epitomizes friendship goals; you’re about to export your antics to unchartered territories, sharing the experience with those closest to you. What’s there not to love about the whole idea? You’ve spent endless evenings scouring through online reviews and fine-tuning your itinerary, but there’s …
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BOS: 10 Things I’ll Always Do
I’m hitting halfway through my semester abroad and the ‘homesickness’ is starting to set in; every once in a while I feel myself pining for my city thousands of miles and multiple oceans away, Boston. Without a doubt, venturing to new corners of the world is …
NZ: Why They Deserve Some Extra Hype (+VIDEO)
We all have travel preconceptions; our great expectations and visions as we set off on new grand adventures. Sometimes unrealistic anticipation results in some overwhelmingly let down, forlorn travelers. Yet other times, if we remain open-minded and unassuming, we discover somewhere that far exceeds every expectation; New Zealand deserves …
MEL: 7 Reasons to go on a Cultural Getaway
Mehl-bin; gregarious, bustling, and most importantly- at least in the eyes of local Melbournians- not restricted by Sydney’s contentious lock out laws. Unless you’re a particularly passionate supporter of one side in the Melbourne versus Sydney rivalry, there’s no reason you shouldn’t try and visit …
SYD: Jumping out of the sky
Skydiving is synonymous with the stuff good, or even great, blockbuster action movies are made of and is known for being a term that causes heart palpitations amongst us regular folk. Nevertheless, I decided to combat my anxiety, give up my obsessive need to be in …
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