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7 Days in Thailand
If you've only got a week in Thailand, take this Chiang Mai and Phuket-forward itinerary with you!
Topaz Hooper
Jul 298 min read
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3 Weeks in New Zealand from North to South
Dreaming about New Zealand? Hit the North & South Islands with this itinerary.
Topaz Hooper
Mar 2815 min read
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Vietnam
Going to Vietnam? Don't make the 10 mistakes!
Topaz Hooper
Mar 79 min read
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Two Weeks in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, & Tasmania
The ultimate 14-day itinerary to Australia is at your fingertips. See the best of the big cities and stunning nature.
Topaz Hooper
Feb 2019 min read
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72 Hours in Barcelona
You've been dreaming about visiting Barcelona forever. Here's your 3-day itinerary.
Topaz Hooper
Feb 12, 20248 min read
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I Went To Qatar & Dubai for the World Cup. What You Read on the News Was True.
A first-hand account of the forced labor industry I witnessed in the UAE and Qatar while attending the World Cup games.
Topaz Hooper
Feb 18, 20236 min read
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The 7-Day Guide to Athens & Santorini
Going to Athens or Santorini, Greece? Take this 7-day guide with you!
Topaz Hooper
Sep 18, 202215 min read
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Visiting the Napa Valley? 7 Things to Do Besides Drinking Wine
There's more than just wine in the valley. Here are 7 things you've probably never done in the Napa Valley.
Topaz Hooper
Jun 29, 20225 min read
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A Weekend in Los Angeles: Malibu, the Getty, and the Tallest Rooftop Bar in the Western Hemisphere
Thinking of hitting LA in two days or less? Read this first to squeeze in great sights, food, and adventure.
Topaz Hooper
May 5, 20228 min read
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10 Fun Winter Things to Do in Banff, Canada
Planning an international ski trip? Visit Banff, Canada and do these 10 fun things.
Topaz Hooper
Jan 12, 20227 min read
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The 5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guide
Thinking of visiting Turkey? Read this 5-day guide before you go!
Topaz Hooper
Oct 19, 202117 min read
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Why Women Should Travel Alone and 3 Places to Start
Is traveling solo as a woman safe? The answer is YES. Here are a few reasons why women should travel solo and three countries to start.
Topaz Hooper
Aug 6, 20217 min read
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5 Things I Loved (And Hated) About Colombia
Colombia was a trip. Literally and figuratively. I had a great time, but not everything was fun and dandy. Here's the good, bad and the ugly
Topaz Hooper
Jun 21, 20218 min read
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Ripped Off While Abroad? Here's Why That's Not A Bad Thing
Hate getting ripped off? Well, it's actually not so bad. Here's why getting "ripped off" abroad is something you should support.
Topaz Hooper
Apr 23, 20216 min read
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7 Ways to Get Your Travel Fix When You’re Stuck at Home
Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? No worries. Here are 7 ways you can still feel like you're traveling while you're stuck at home.
Topaz Hooper
Mar 16, 20204 min read
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Dear Black Travelers, Stop Flossing in Third World Countries
Congratulations, black traveler. You make enough money to pay your bills and travel the world. Now, stop flossing in third world countries.
Topaz Hooper
Mar 2, 20204 min read
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7 Ways to See the Best of Italy
To train or not to train? This is the question. How I saw some of the most beautiful places in Italy and what mode of transport I recommend.
Topaz Hooper
Jan 10, 20206 min read
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5 Days in Sunny San Diego, Here's What I Did
An overview of our five day trip to San Diego with recommendations on food, accommodations and activities.
Topaz Hooper
Jun 5, 201910 min read
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Leave Your Home Country. Costa Rica is Better.
Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. I have visited 16 countries over the past 5 years and Costa Rica is a prized...
Topaz Hooper
Apr 2, 20196 min read
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7 Artsy & Unique Places to Experience in St. Petersburg, FL
St. Pete is the hidden gem in the Tampa Bay. Just 11 miles Southwest of Tampa, this small peninsula on a peninsula is home to some of the...
Topaz Hooper
Mar 6, 20195 min read
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