How best to uncover the spirit of a place and get the most out of gap year travel by not playing the tourist, as far as that is possible. When you decide to go traveling, there are many things to think about. How can I get the best out of my trip? There are coach…
While traveling, there are multiple options. You can choose to go on lots of coach tours or go independently. What? Why? and How? A common impulse for many 18-year-olds upon finishing school is to get on a plane and disappear for as long as possible. There are a lot of issues that bring that. Where…
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One of the world’s biggest shopping malls, Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, has a unique attraction. Ski Dubai is an indoor downhill ski area. The temperature feels cold, and the snow looks a bit icy. You can see puffs of breath as skiers turn to talk to each other on the lift line. The climate…
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