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I'm Mags
Slovak by birth, American by accident, never quite sure which passport to pull out.
I collect evidence that the world is weirder, kinder, and more alive than most people's Monday morning suggests. If that sounds like something you need, stay.
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5 Weeks in Vietnam, Part 3: Hoi An and Hanoi
This is the grand finale of our Vietnam journey. We get hooked on egg coffee, soak in the vibrant hues of Hoi An's ancient town ...
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Vietnam, part 2: Floating Coffee, Fried Crickets, and Honeymooners
Follow us on a trip from the bustling floating market of Can Tho to the serene highlands of Dalat. A blend of adventure and romance.
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5 weeks in Vietnam, Part 1: Saigon
Our Vietnam trip begun in Saigon, the vibrant city where the old and the new sit side by side, the food is among the best ...
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Meditating, Exploring, and Eating Our Way Through Chiang Mai
We spent a month in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a month filled with flavor, culture, and a new sense of tranquility
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What it’s like to stay at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
We spent weeks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, nestled in the red canyonlands of Southern Utah. You, too, can visit, stay, help, and play
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Earth as a travel destination – customize your trip
What would happen if we started thinking of Earth as a travel destination, and planned our life as we plan our vacations? It may lead ...
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Travel hacking with US credit card points
These are the steps I take to travel inexpensively or even for free by collecting US credit card points and miles, and using them to ...
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Penthouse Suite, for free
We spent New Year's weekend in a 1450-square-foot penthouse suite in San Diego, California for free, using credit card points and Globalist status
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