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Ten Prolific Travellers Tell their Long-Term Travel Tips
Travel | Editorial

Ten Prolific Travellers Tell their Long-Term Travel Tips

ByJo Hyun November 12, 2018August 19, 2023

Long-term travel tips from experienced travellers and travel writers.

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Finding Healthy Food in Taiwan
Travel | China | Taiwan

Finding Healthy Food in Taiwan

ByDana Hooshmand November 7, 2018September 8, 2023

How to eat healthy food in Taiwan – where to get meat, vegetables and fruit and healthy vegetarian, balanced meals.

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Hot and Noisy: The Best Tips on How to Eat in China
Travel | China | Culture | Editorial | Taiwan

Hot and Noisy: The Best Tips on How to Eat in China

ByDana Hooshmand November 4, 2018October 8, 2021

How to find the best local eateries in Taiwan, China, or Hong Kong so you can discover hidden gems the local way.

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Living in Estonia — A Review and Guide
Travel | Life

Living in Estonia — A Review and Guide

ByDana Hooshmand October 28, 2018July 12, 2023

Life in Estonia is amazing: clean air, peaceful people, fast internet and incredible services like e-residency. And low tax, and low costs. What’s holding you back?

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Does the “Slow Carb” diet work for travel?
Travel | Fitness and Health

Does the “Slow Carb” diet work for travel?

ByDana Hooshmand October 24, 2018September 8, 2023

It’s hard staying fit and healthy while travelling. So. I wondered: Does the four hour body work? I experimented with this minimal diet and fitness regime for six weeks, and here’s what I found.

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Why Quitting Your Job to Go Travelling Isn’t a Terrible Idea
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Why Quitting Your Job to Go Travelling Isn’t a Terrible Idea

ByDana Hooshmand October 1, 2018July 18, 2023

Reason number one: There’s never a perfect time in your career or relationship.

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Moving Abroad Checklist – A Comprehensive Guide for Expats
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Moving Abroad Checklist – A Comprehensive Guide for Expats

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018September 28, 2021

The ultimate preparation checklist for becoming a digital nomad or moving to another country.

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Stay fit While Travelling — Five Ideas
Travel | Fitness and Health

Stay fit While Travelling — Five Ideas

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018July 12, 2023

Staying fit while travelling is a constant challenge. Here are our tips for training, diet and gear to keep that six pack in shape.

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How to Blend In (in a Foreign Country)
Languages | Travel

How to Blend In (in a Foreign Country)

ByDana Hooshmand September 29, 2018June 24, 2023

The subtle art of blending in anywhere and being treated like a local: tips from pros on disappearing into crowds

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Learn Arabic in 60 Days — A Plan with Results (and Videos)
Languages | Arabic Language Learning | Egypt | Travel

Learn Arabic in 60 Days — A Plan with Results (and Videos)

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018July 12, 2023

Here are all the things we’re going to do (or try) to learn Arabic fluently in 60 days in Egypt.

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