Trekking Nepal: A Guide Recommendation

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The number one attraction that draws travelers to Nepal is trekking. Poon Hill, Annapurna Circuit, Everest… so many trails in various regions to trek in Nepal, and all are no doubt worthy of the time and the journey. Many travelers choose to go without a guide, which is completely doable. However, hiring a guide can [...]

Hell Fire Soup in Hong Kong

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We just wanted a quick lunch near the hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.   The guy at the hotel directed us to a block with lots of noodle houses.  We picked the one that was packed, with a little lunch crowd line, and waited our turn.  Having no idea what to expect we both [...]

5 Ways to Prepare for a Vipassana Meditation Course

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I had first heard about this 10-day silent meditation, the Vipassana technique, from a friend in early 2011. I was intrigued. “It’s an amazing experience,” said one friend. “Oh Angela, you’ll just love it,” claimed another. However, I didn’t attend a course for another two years. In retrospect, I’m glad I didn’t jump into it [...]

5 Singapore Festivals You’ll Never Forget

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Singapore is a rich country with a plurality of cultures and celebrates a diverse range of festivals from Taoist to Hindu to Muslim festivals. Not only the locals participate, the tourists or guests as well are invited warm and heartily to join the fest. Your cultural allegiance is no-bar. Below are some Singaporean festivals for [...]

Ode to My Mother, A Travel Inspiration

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Traveling has always interested me, and I owe much of my passion for other cultures to my mother. I’ve mentioned before that my grandparents were avid travelers and always brought my mother a doll from that foreign country, which I later inherited as a young child. I remember innocently thinking that these dolls were something [...]