The Maldives are one of the most luxurious islands in the world, where life can seem like you’re living on an island of paradise. The islands are located in the Indian Ocean, in between India and Sri Lanka. But what exactly is it like to live in these tropical paradises? Keep reading to find out everything that makes the Maldives so unique and why so many people consider it the ultimate tropical escape. Let’s get started!A Taste of ParadiseThe Maldives is a collection of about 1200 tropical islands, known for their crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. The lush tropical islands make th...

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Camera-wielding tourists… we’ve all seen them. We’ve all been them. These are the vacationers who glide through the Louvre taking in the action through a viewfinder or camera-phones, never once coming up for air. These are the travelers who stand on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and are so overwhelmed by the natural beauty that they can’t take it in with the naked eye… only a selfie stick will do. Capturing the moment and safeguarding memories is part of taking a vacation. And while it’s easy to criticize people for taking pictures to save the moment instead of living in the moment, saving...

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Situated on the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is Thailand’s cultural, political, and financial center. It's also known as the Tiger capital and is one of the busiest and most connected hubs in Asia. As a travel writer for BBC put it, “Bangkok flows but never ebbs.” Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. In 2019, 39 million people visited the Thai capital, with most travelers visiting between November and February. June to September is Thailand’s rainy season, so not as many tourists visit. Shopping Bangkok’s shopping opportunities come in every size and shape, and the pric...

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To the outsider, Japan is a place of puzzling contradictions. Its people are modest and welcoming, yet nightlife is vibrant and rowdy. Workers in tailored suits loosen ties in backstreet clubs and sleep off their exuberance on the metro ride home while Buddhist monks meditate in hillside temples. Ancient temples and picturesque landscapes provide a further baffling contrast to the bustling neon cities. It's this exhilarating, contradictory cultural clash that makes Japan such a rewarding place for travelers. However, people in the West seem determined to cling on to a set of long-established...

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Thailand is a country of raw natural beauty, but if you’re planning a trip to Thailand with visions of empty, white beaches lined with palm trees, then you’re going to have to follow the advice of poet Robert Frost and "take the road less traveled.” In 2019, 39 million international tourists visited Thailand. It has one of the most developed hospitality industries in Asia. While popular Thai destinations such as 

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