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There are so many reasons why Japan is my favorite country in the world, from their collective mannerism, to their nearly 100% literacy rate, to their stunning fashion, to their overall dedication to excellence.
When I think about my childhood, Nintendo64, Yoshi, Pokemon, and Sailor Moon come to mind. My guide immediately exclaimed, “Ooooh, you’re that generation.” Haha!…
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“But why Sri Lanka???“ a friend from the U.S. asked me as I pissed my pants with excitement for this highly-anticipated adventure.
“But… why not!?” I replied, reminding her that every lesser-known destination is a beautiful gem waiting to be discovered.
What intrigued me most about Sri Lanka was how nobody I knew had been there yet.…
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Bali — the one destination that’s either on everyone’s mind or everyone’s bucket lists. It is simply too magical of an island to not be desired by so many around the world.
There’s also no shortage of beauty, bliss, and beaches on Indonesia’s most popular island.
Crowds flock here year-round from every corner of the world, most notoriously, Australia, as it’s right in their “backyard”.…
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Anyone who’s attempted to cross a street in Hanoi or enjoyed a night out in the Backpacker’s District of Ho Chi Minh City will tell you just how indescribably stimulating the country of Vietnam is.
Now due to my fluctuating levels of maturity in the context of all things stimulating (LOL, huh?), I struggled to find another word that did this country justice.…
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There’s nothing I love more than eating staining lavish grounds with my peasantry.
‘Twas the case for a few weeks during my time in Thailand back in October, where I felt like certified baller status was achieved due to the extremely low cost of living.
You ever feel so rich that you’re tempted to wipe your @%$ with money?…
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I knew I’d experience a varied range of emotions while learning more about the history of the war between Vietnam and America.
At times I felt AWKWARD.
Other times I felt DEFENSIVE.
But ultimately, I felt EMPATHETIC.
You could try to avoid it. You could pretend not to notice it. You could even go as far as to tell a stranger that you’re Canadian while at the War Remnants Museum because you’re just unsure of how to feel.…
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