Category: Travel Misfortunes
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Journey of Misadventure: How My Backpack Was Stolen in Peru
There are so many different types of misfortune that someone can experience while travelling… being robbed, stolen backpack/valuables, and missing a flight are some of the different scenarios. This is the story of how my backpack was stolen while visiting Lake Titicaca in Puno, Peru almost 5 years ago… Let’s remember: This doesn’t happen to…
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Mistakes I’ve Made While Traveling: Lessons Learned
It’s not uncommon to make a couple of mistakes throughout your travels. Isn’t that how we learn best? Maybe. I know I’ve made my fair share of mistakes over the years but I gather myself after and learn how to overcome these or any other challenges. I would like to think it is part of being an adult….
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Solo Female Traveller? How to Deal with Unwanted Attention
Most people only talk about all the good things that happened during their travels; the beautiful places, the amazing cuisines, the captivating culture and the people. It’s all rainbows and butterflies, which for the most part it is. I’ve been travelling (predominantly) solo for 3 years now and have since visited 17 countries. As a…