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.
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Travel
My travel blog is all about affordable, off the beaten path travel. I enjoy going to places that I'm not "supposed" to go and places that nobody knows. I do this all while on a budget. When I travel, I think like a local. I avoid tourist traps and jump headfirst into behaving like a local. I'll share a local perspective on places I've visited so you can see the most beautiful parts of the world without breaking the bank.
Topaz Hooper
- Sep 19, 2022
- 14 min
The 7-Day Guide to Athens & Santorini
Going to Athens or Santorini, Greece? Take this 7-day guide with you!
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Topaz Hooper
- Jun 29, 2022
- 5 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- May 5, 2022
- 8 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Jan 12, 2022
- 7 min
10 Fun Winter Things to Do in Banff, Canada
Planning an international ski trip? Visit Banff, Canada and do these 10 fun things.
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Topaz Hooper
- Oct 19, 2021
- 17 min
The 5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guide
Thinking of visiting Turkey? Read this 5-day guide before you go!
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Topaz Hooper
- Aug 6, 2021
- 7 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Jun 21, 2021
- 8 min
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
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Topaz Hooper
- Apr 23, 2021
- 6 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Mar 16, 2020
- 4 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Mar 2, 2020
- 4 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Jan 10, 2020
- 6 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Jun 5, 2019
- 10 min
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.
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Topaz Hooper
- Apr 2, 2019
- 6 min
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...
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Topaz Hooper
- Mar 6, 2019
- 5 min
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...
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Topaz Hooper
- Feb 4, 2019
- 6 min
How Adopting a Minimalist Mindset Helped Free Me Up to Travel
The first time I encountered the term “minimalist”, I was living in a Florida housing cooperative. I had 7 roommates in a shared house...
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Topaz Hooper
- Jan 20, 2019
- 9 min
6 Truths & Misconceptions about Russia & Why I Want to Visit (Again!)
Have you thought about visiting Russia but heard a lot of negative things about it? Before you give up on visiting Russia, read these...
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Topaz Hooper
- Jan 9, 2019
- 6 min
6 Cool & Unconventional Places Worth Visiting in the Netherlands
Taking a trip to the Netherlands? Want to go to some cool and unconventional places? Don't just visit Amsterdam. Check out this list of...
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Topaz Hooper
- Jan 4, 2019
- 14 min
5 Rules That Helped Me Save $5,000 and Travel to Europe for 5 months
5th time is the charm right? I've been working towards full-time travel for a long time. 5 years ago, I took my first international trip...
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