Category: Travel/Adventure
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Exploring the Tulum Ruins: Coastal Majesty
What are the Tulum Ruins? The Tulum Ruins are an old Mayan coastal city that sits nearby to the modern day city of Tulum. They sit just on top of a cliff edge overlooking the Caribbean. The ruins themselves are quite a popular spot for visitors year round, as they are some of the most…
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Christmas in Scotland: Exploring the Royal Mile
What is the Royal Mile? The Royal Mile is a mile long road that connects the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle. The strip is filled to the brim with gorgeous old architecture, tons of souvenir shops and eateries, and buskers. My favorite being a man who was juggling and eating fire. It does have…
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Explore the Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Marvel in Northern Ireland
Nature back at it once again, creating some stunning natural wonders.The Giant’s Causeway, located in Northern Ireland, is a stunningly unique locale that should certainly be on everyone’s Ireland travel itinerary. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Come explore this incredible landscape with me. What is it? The Giant’s Causeway is a…
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Exploring the Breathtaking Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
I’m a sucker for unique natural wonder, they have this way of being loved simply because the world created them that way, and the Cliffs of Moher (pronounced like “Moar”) certainly deserve the love and world renown they get. I got the wonderful opportunity to witness the Cliffs at the beginning of December 2024. I…
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Enryaku-Ji Temple: A Buddhist Temple Tucked in the Mountains of Japan
What is Enryaku-Ji? Enryaku-Ji is an active Buddhist temple belonging to the Tendai sect. It is located at the top of Mount Hiei, and was founded in the year 788. It is located in Shiga prefecture, due east of Kyoto, and close to Lake Biwa. It had been burned down in 1571 and reconstruction was…
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Discovering Ta Prohm: The Cambodian Temple of Trees
What is Ta Prohm Temple? Ta Prohm Temple is a former Buddhist temple. It is located in the greater Angkor Wat archeological park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built between the late 12th century and the early 13th century. However, it was abandoned in the 15th century after the fall of the Khmer Empire.…
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Cape Manazuru: A Unique Adventure in Japan
I had the amazing opportunity to stay in Odawara, Japan for one month, and during that timeframe I got an incredible feel for Kanagawa prefecture, and it’s surrounding areas. One of my most memorable adventures from that timeframe was the gorgeous Cape Manazuru. Only a short train ride into Shizuoka prefecture. The aforementioned cape What…
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