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Home » Travel Inspiration

Travel Inspiration

Whether it’s chasing wanderlust, crossing off items on the bucket list, pursuit of happiness, changing of lifestyles, or wanting an awesome vacation, there’s a ton of good reasons to travel.

There are many ways that we get travel on our mind and it always starts with a spark of travel inspiration.  These are our stories of why travel matters and why you should keep going to awesome places!

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The Best California Destinations Along The Pacific Ocean

USA
The Pacific coast of California is one of the most beautiful things to explore in the US. With big...
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The Many Faces Of Omo Valley, Ethiopia – A Photo Essay

Ethiopia
Visiting the tribes of the Omo Valley is a deeply humbling experience and an insight into humanity on a...
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Weekend Ontario Road Trips You Can’t Miss

Canada
If you've got a free weekend coming up, or looking for a spur of the moment, last minute rendezvous,...
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13 Of The Most Beautiful Places In Africa – Highlights And Things To Do

South Africa
As the globe’s second-largest continent, Africa holds more wonders than you can see in just a lifetime. Evocative and...
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8 Great Cities Everyone Should Visit Before They Die

USA
Between the culture, history, architecture and skyscrapers, and let's not forget the delicious food, these 8 cities are a...
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Top 10 Destinations For The RV In The US

USA
This is a guest post by RV Life What better way to travel and see the U.S. than by...
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105 Best Travel Quotes To Inspire WANDERLUST With Photos

Sometimes you just need that extra bit of motivation to push you out the door or a good reminder...
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Top Reasons To Plan A Trip To Miami, Los Angeles, And New York City

USA
When I feel like going to somewhere in the US to immerse myself with intense culture, gourmet food offerings,...
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Why You Need To Travel To Taiwan Next

Taiwan
May I be so bold in saying that Taiwan should be on everyone’s “must-travel-to” list?   It’s a country that...
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Why You Absolutely Must Do A Road Trip Around Ireland In Photos

Ireland
Well, my 7 day road trip around Ireland is over but I still look through my album of photos...
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5 Reasons Why I Love Cooking Classes While Travelling

Thailand
My latest obsession while travelling is cooking classes.  Here’s why.  Beyond sight-seeing, meeting new people, shamelessly taking free walking...
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8 Day Iceland Road Trip Like No Other – Stories Of The Road

Iceland
Iceland has been on the bucket list for a long time now.  A lot of it is honestly the...
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5 Reasons You Need To Visit Chiang Rai, Thailand

Thailand
When you hear someone mentions Thailand, the first thing that you will most probably think of is its capital...
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Egypt – From The Nile To The Red Sea

Egypt
Sure Egypt wasn’t on the original itinerary but am I sure glad we made it there.  With an unplanned...
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Ethiopia And Omo Valley Through The Eyes Of A Wanderer

Ethiopia
Ethiopia without a doubt was one of the most unique, raw, and visceral experiences I’ve ever had travelling.  It’s...
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Where To Go In California For First Timers Outside Big Cities

USA
It doesn’t take a lot of convincing when it comes to California. Palm trees, sunshine, the Pacific, and laid...
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Top Reasons To Go To Iceland Right Now

Iceland
Iceland has been on my radar for the longest time.  A lot of it harkens back to my time...
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Why Visit Peru – 10 Reasons You Need To Go

Peru
Thinking about planning a trip to South America but not sure where to go? I’m sure Peru has popped...
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5 Reasons Why I Love Bali

Indonesia
I’ll tell you the truth, when I planned that 4 month trip to Asia, I had low expectations going...
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Immerse Yourself In Japanese Culture In Kyoto

Japan
Without a doubt, Kyoto is the cultural center of Japan. That’s not to say you can’t get culture and...
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5 Reasons To Do A Local Road Trip From Toronto This Weekend

Canada
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we’re all guilty of looking outwards for adventure, exploration, and...
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5 Cities Around The World You’ll Never Get Tired Of

As a traveler, we’re always wanting to explore new places and see new things.  The prospect of having to...
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3 Things To Collect When Travelling

I know there are a lot of you collectors out there but I’m curious about what you guys actually...
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