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Sint Maartenโ€™s Dutch Inspired Paradise

Busting with idyllic beaches, parrot sanctuaries and wild zip lines, Sint Maarten is a Dutch territory and country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea, this little island is also home to Saint Martin in the north.

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Travel Doโ€™s & Donโ€™ts

Even after a decade of solo travel to more than 50 countries around the world, I'm often reminded that most others aren't as adventurous as myself. Still, it only takes following a few tips to create a seamless and safe holiday trip.

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Mogote Hills of Viรฑales Valley

Viรฑales a small town west of Havana with green rolling hills planted with fruit, vegetables, coffee and tobacco. Itโ€™s known for steep limestone hills called mogotes which dot the landscape and gardens full of palms and orchids.

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Elephant Watching in Pinnawala

Pinnawala is a village near Sri Lanka's capital city of Colombo. The small village is special because of its elephant orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Pop over for a night and grab a room overlooking the elephant's watering hole.

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Vinicunca, Peru

A two hour drive from Cusco, Vinicunca, also called Mountain of Seven Colors, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 16,522 feet above sea level and extremely harsh conditions. The seven colors come from mineral composition but are only visible during Augustsโ€™s dry season.

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