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June 8, 2016March 9, 2017Gloria Atanmo17 Comments 4744 views

5 Reasons Hostels Can Be Better Than Hotels

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The first time I heard what a hostel was, my mind did everything to convince me that they’re just not for me (aka I was brainwashed by mainstream media and horror stories like everyone else).

But there are so many misconceptions about hostels that people have no idea what they’re missing out on!

Traveling with Busabout these past few weeks has reminded me how much a proper hostel stay can add to your overall travel experience.…

April 21, 2016April 21, 2016Gloria Atanmo30 Comments 6962 views

How To Travel & Not Make Your Friends Jealous

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If you clicked this article, chances are, you can relate to going on a trip, posting about it, and feeling the subconscious guilt from friends who commented, “ugggh, JEALOUS!” or “OMG, I want your life!” or my personal favorite, “I hate you!”

Ahhh, yes. Friends are great, aren’t they?

You see, before I left my 1-year home of Barcelona last July, I went on what turned into a crazy 4-month and 10-country spree around Europe and Southeast Asia with Busabout (see my 2016 itinerary here)!…

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016Gloria Atanmo6 Comments 6528 views

The Irish Scavenger Hunt | History, Hills, and a Husband

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When we visit countries like Ireland, we tend to think of its capital as the only major shining point, and sorry Dublin, but it’s time to give your distant cousins some love.

While my love for ~~Irish men~~ Dublin is quite clear, and my St. Patrick’s Day celebration more than solidified my opinions of the city, I think it’s only fair to show you guys that to experience gorgeous ocean view sunsets, countryside villages, and cobblestoned roads, you’ll have to get outside of the capital.…

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016Gloria Atanmo4 Comments 10569 views

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin!

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If you were one of the [un]lucky folks that tuned into my impressively inebriated St. Patrick’s Day snapchats live from Dublin, then you might get a chuckle at the irony from my usage of “survival” in this title, because almost two weeks later, I’m barely recuperating.

But let’s face it, when it comes to celebrating St.…

February 1, 2016February 4, 2016Gloria Atanmo3 Comments 5491 views

The Sensational Chaos of Vietnam

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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.…

January 20, 2016June 14, 2018Gloria Atanmo4 Comments 5308 views

My Escape Plan to South America: How To Book Flights For 40-50% Less

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The other day I posted across my social media that I was in search of a flight to a place with year-round summer weather to consider eventually settling down in (should this ‘settle down’ sorcery happen any time soon), and the response was almost unanimous!

It was hard to ignore the recurring theme of South America coming up every 2-3 answers.…

January 18, 2016January 20, 2016Gloria Atanmo3 Comments 4241 views

From Thailand to the Highlands: A Week in Scotland

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Okay, so before this gets awkward, I have to confess, I went to Scotland from Vietnam, but for the sake of a rhyming and catchy title, let’s just go with Thailand.

In my ~~weak-armed~~ defense, I was in Thailand before I arrived to Vietnam, so technically, it’s the truth 😉

Right, now that we’ve got that out the way… let’s talk about my trip to the Scottish Highlands.…

November 29, 2015November 30, 2015Gloria Atanmo10 Comments 12205 views

Visiting Vietnam: 40 Years Post-War [WARNING: Some Graphic Images]

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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.…

October 6, 2015October 6, 2015Gloria Atanmo5 Comments 4184 views

Don’t Judge a Country By Its Cover(age)

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In an attempt to bring justice to the beauty that is the Balkan Peninsula, I wanted to give you guys a quick recap of my latest Busabout tour through a region I not only felt comfortable calling home, but would relocate to in a heartbeat if I needed a break from my nomad life.

My tour started in Istanbul, Turkey and ended in Split, Croatia passing through the countries of Greece, Albania, and Montenegro in between.…