Category: Travel
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What Is The Relationship Between Mongolia And Tibet?
I have traveled to both Mongolia and Tibet. Even though these countries are far apart, they have still many similarities. Both Tibet and Mongolia practice the same form of Buddhism. The relationship between Mongolia and Tibet started in the mid-1200s when the Genghis Khan army invaded Tibet. The Tibetans taught their capturers Buddhism and later…
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Does Nordic Walking Actually Work?
Put your walking shoes on because we’re about to explore the latest fitness trend – Nordic Walking. Have you ever heard of this exercise and wondered if it actually works? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We will talk about what Nordic Walking is all about and cover some evidence-based research that supports its…
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What Is A Token Of Gratitude? What Purpose Does It Serve?
Many American families will gather around the Thanksgiving table each November and say what they are thankful for. Thanksgiving, for Americans, is known to be a time of expressing our gratitude, but gratitude is something we should learn to communicate daily. A token of gratitude is when we acknowledge that someone has done something great…
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Is It Strange To Travel Alone Or Solo Traveling?
If you are planning to travel alone, and mainly if this includes overseas travel, this can be a very scary or, for many, strange proposition. You may also have family and friends try to talk you out of traveling alone and tell you it is too dangerous or unsafe. Traveling alone to explore a new…
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13 Tips to Travel Safely In the Era of Coronaviruses
The world has come to a standstill over COVID-19. Many feel like the world is about to end. Others are staying home terrorized with complete fear. But no matter what happens with the COVID-19 we will never be the same. Coronaviruses like COVID-19 will continue; that is our new reality. But we can learn ways…
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Why You Need a Rabies Shot Before Traveling Southeast Asia
I have lived in Asia for many years (Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong). I have traveled throughout most of Asia at one time or another; it can be common for some dogs to wander the streets. Many of these same dogs could come up and bite you and infect you with rabies. Travelers to…