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Little Gem of the Balkans

Little gem of the Balkans, Mostar is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most visited towns. Situated on the Neretva River, it's named after bridge keepers who watched over the Old Bridge during the Ottoman era. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the stone bridge only adds to the charm and character of this fairytale-like town.

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Ella’s Epic Waterfalls, Train Rides & Jungle Mountains

Ella is most well known for Nine Arches Bridge, a viaduct bridge built without any steel and set against a lush green landscape surrounded by rolling hills, cloud forests and tea plantations. The town also boasts epic waterfalls, exhilarating train rides and sacred Buddhist temples.

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Ancient Aztec City of Tenochtitlán

A lush metropolis full of green space, Mexico City has a vibrant art scene, fascinating architecture and out of this world cuisine. It's both the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of two founded by Indigenous people, originally built by the Aztecs on a group of islands in Lake Texcoco around 1325.

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Fushimi Inari Taisha’s 10 Thousand Torii Gates

Over 10,000 torii gates line the path to Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine of the deity Inari Ōkami and spirit of foxes, fertility, rice, tea, sake, agriculture, industry, general prosperity and worldly success. Placing offerings helps protect visitors from evil forces.

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Spiritual Awakening

A truly transformative experience, Kundalini Activation Process is a transmission of life force energy founded by Venant Wong when he learned he could activate one’s Kundalini through touch by using energy systems and meridian points.

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Pearl of the Adriatic

"Pearl of the Adriatic," Dubrovnik sits in southern Dalmatia along the Adriatic Sea and is known for its unique Old Town, enclosed with massive stone walls from the 16th century and packed full of delicious seafood restaurants and charming boutiques.

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Nuwara Eliya’s City of Light

Once a retreat for the British elite and colonial planters of the country’s tea industry, Nuwara Eliya lies in the misty hills of central Sri Lanka with the nickname, “City of Light.” The town has a temperate, chilly climate and is littered with colonial style bungalows and tea plantations.

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Travel Do’s & Don’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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Charming Temples, Gardens & Geisha of Kyoto

Coined the "City of a Thousand Temples," Kyoto oozes old world charm, steeped in centuries of spiritual tradition. It's also the perfect jumping off point for areas like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Nara Park.

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I Have a Sex Coach

After a breakup inspired my search for sexual enlightenment and exploration, I landed on an incredible sex coach named Jocelyn Silva who had me digging deep.

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East Meets West: One City, Two Continents

Formerly Constantinople, Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait and is the largest city and main seaport in Turkey. Delight in all things spices, traditional meze, Turkish baths and towering mosques.

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Viejo San Juan

Established in 1521 by the Spanish, Old San Juan is the oldest city in the United States and its territories. There you'll find colonial architecture, impressive fortifications, cobblestone streets, open plazas, and hidden patios. Nearby, el Yunque National Forest is the sole tropical rain forest in the U.S.

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Friends Journey

A deeply personal journey to discover why I'd all but given up on friendship and the path toward creating those much desired connections.

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