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I once found myself huddled under a flimsy tarp in the middle of the Bolivian jungle, rain hammering down like some relentless drummer boy. My guide had vanished—likely off chasing the promise of a cool beer—and I was left clutching my World Nomads policy like it was a life raft. Was I covered for “abandonment […]
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I once found myself in a grimy Bangkok hostel, clutching a calculator like it was a lifeline. I had this grand idea of being a digital nomad, the kind who sips lattes in Lisbon and meditates in Bali. But reality hit like a monsoon: my budget was evaporating faster than the sweat on my brow. […]
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I once found myself sitting on a rickety bus in the middle of nowhere, clutching my bag like it held the last slice of pizza on Earth. The driver was blasting some local folk music that sounded like a cat caught in a blender, and I was surrounded by a sea of strangers who eyed […]
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I once attempted to win over a room full of seasoned journalists with a story about my cat’s obsession with chasing shadows. You can imagine how well that went down. Eyes glazed over faster than you can say “pointless anecdote.” It was a crash course in storytelling failure. Turns out, nobody cares about your pet’s […]
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As I sat with local farmers in Costa Rica, I realized that how is blockchain technology used outside of cryptocurrency is a question that sparks both curiosity and skepticism. I’ve seen firsthand how this technology is being used in innovative ways, such as tracking sustainable farming practices and ensuring fair prices for goods. It’s a […]
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As I sat on a tranquil beach in Costa Rica, watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean, I realized that taking care of ourselves isn’t just about pampering, but about making intentional choices that nurture our mind, body, and soul. I’ve learned that creating a wellness budget is essential to prioritizing our self-care needs, and […]
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I once found myself in a tiny hostel room in Barcelona, wrestling with bedbugs and a blank notebook page. The irony wasn’t lost on me: here I was, in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and the only thing I could conjure up was a mental image of a damp sock. I […]
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I never thought I’d become one of those people who get a weird thrill from walking through city streets, navigating past the usual suspects—traffic, tourists, and the occasional stray cat that looks like it’s plotting a heist. Yet here I am, lacing up my sneakers, convinced that urban hiking is my new calling. It’s not […]
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I remember the first time I tried to blend in at a Parisian café, pretending to read Proust while actually eavesdropping on the bickering couple at the next table. I was, of course, failing miserably at both. My French was atrocious, and the only thing I could gather was that someone had left the cap […]
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I once found myself squinting skeptically at a wine glass in a sun-drenched corner of Bordeaux, wondering if it was the intense sunlight or the swirling tannins that made my head spin. The guide prattled on about terroir and ancient viticulture techniques, while I mentally cataloged how many more sips I’d need before I could […]
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