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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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- Asia
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- Europe
- Mind And Body
- Money
- New Zealand and Australia
- Random
- The Americas
- Uncategorized
Car-camping New Zealand’s North Island
Prancing around Hobbiton, midnight date with glow-worms, hot springs, redwoods and mud pools, all on a tight budget road trip
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A month in Bali on $30/couple/day
Bali is lush, ornate, and blooming, thick with tradition and ceremony, easy-going, calm, and messy at the same time. We ate fresh coconuts every day ...
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The Magical Land of Oz
Kangaroos hopping in city streets, vibrant parrots flying overhead, secluded world-class beaches, rivers to swim in, and a delightful food and coffee culture. Australia offers ...
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Make an easy $1100 or How to get started with Credit Card Bonuses
Are you an American couple (or a couple of friends) with decent credit? You can make an easy $1100 in Chase Freedom card bonuses. Here's ...
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Birth of a Travel Bug
We all have different origin stories of our travel addictions. Mine blossomed when the Iron Curtain fell and I ventured out on my own. Travel ...
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Workaway: Eat, Sleep, Help, for free
Do you crave a total immersion into a new culture, language, food, and a way of living that's both affordable and deeply satisfying? Try Workaway.
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