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Guarded by a Sak Yant – A Buddha Tattoo from a Monk

“Pain?” the monk asked as the bamboo needle repeatedly pierced my flesh and my Sak Yant begun to take shape. “No…. No, keep going, I am strong” I replied, knowing the only word of English he would understand was strong. “Yes…. Now strong”, Ajran Rung agreed without stopping the Buddhist Sak Yant, or Yantra that was being …

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Japanese Bath Houses

Experiencing an Onsen | the Rules of a Japanese Bath Houses

Let’s talk about proper Japanese Bath House Etiquette. Now, I am not a luxurious traveler. Loud hostel dorm rooms, red-eye flights, and uncomfortable day-long bus rides are all part of my weekly routine. One luxury I do allow myself is breathing in the steamy air and soaking in the scorching water of a hot spring, …

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Backpacking Europe: What You Need to Know (New 2021)

Backpacking Europe, those two words conjure up pictures of sipping wine under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, soaking in the sun on a Greek Island, or partying the night away in Berlin. The region holds some of the best beaches of Europe, historical sites, and coolest cities in the entire world. On top of that …

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SAVING TO TRAVEL: EASY TIPS TO REACH YOUR SAVINGS GOAL

Table of Contents Saving to travel can be stressful! But it shouldn’t be. But let’s face it. Whether you’re saving for a one-month trip backpacking Europe or a year around the world, saving any amount of money for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure can seem impossible. Not to mention if you’re in credit card debt, or facing student loans. …

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