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The Barranco Wall stood before us like a fortress. Ant-like figures wound their way up its side, while others sat perched in between crevices with huge luggage sacks balancing on their heads. To my left, a group of porters all perched on individual rocks, enjoying their last moments of phone connectivity. A random section of…
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The author reflects on two travel experiences: one in their 20s and another in their 30s, noting shifting motivations and perspectives. They discuss the impact of travel privilege, a growing awareness of the industry’s global effects, and the quest for sustainable tourism. This blog aims to explore and offer solutions for more responsible and impactful…
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It took me 31 years to start exploring my own country. Thirty-one years that also included moving countries twice, exploring 26 other countries and self-proclaiming I was a city girl to the core. Moving countries changed the second part of that statement and turned me into a nature lover. But it took returning, for a…
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On the first day of the Salkantay Trek in Peru, a group of ten strangers begins their adventure, bonding through shared experiences and challenges over five days of hiking. Intense interactions lead to connections that, despite being temporary, create lasting memories, illustrating how travel fosters friendships in unique ways.
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