Exploring The Ancient Moroccan City of Ait Ben Haddou

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,


Passing a slow moving car would have been a suicide mission. 

The small, 13-seater bus was stuffy, hot, and full of fellow travelers half asleep from the heat and half sick from the drive. Gritty red sand, mixed with the sweat in my sandals, smooshed between my toes.

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Common Tourist Scams To Watch Out For On Your Next Trip

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Tourists make the perfect mark for a scam artist. We are disoriented, don't know the language, are wide eyed, and are distracted by the new world that we have found ourselves in.

I have been approached by people all over the world who, while they seem kind, are actually out to relieve me of my wallet or other valuables.

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Traveling By Plane? Here's What Not To Do

by Lindsay Shapka in ,


There are a lot of posts out there about how to survive a long flight and things that you should do, but these are the most important things NOT TO DO in order to enjoy (and not annoy fellow passengers) on your next plane trip.

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Everything You Want To Know About Teaching English As A Second Language

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,


Being an English Teacher in South Korea was one of the most challenging, educational, and incredible experiences that I have ever had.

I lived and worked in the country as an English teacher for just over a year, and since I've come home, I have gotten countless questions from family, friends, and friends of friends about the experience and how they can do it too.

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What To See and Do While Strolling Edinburgh's Royal Mile

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The Royal Mile (you guessed it, it is literally a mile long) in Edinburgh, Scotland earned its regal nickname in the 16th century when the King and his procession used it to travel between the castle on one end, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the other.

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The Best Podcasts To Listen To While Travelling

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Do you have a long flight, six hour road trip, cross-country train adventure, or seemingly never-ending bus ride in your future? Never fear! I have scoured the web and found a list of fabulous podcasts that are sure to keep you entertained!

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