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Athen, Greece: Where to Stay, What to Pack & Things to Know Before You Go

I landed in Athens on 27 August 2016, stepping into a city I had only seen in photos, movies, and travel blogs. I remember feeling a mix of excitement and disbelief. I was finally in Greece, a place filled with ancient history, white buildings, and stories I grew up reading…

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Tbilisi, Georgia: My 5-Day Solo Travel Diary and Useful Tips for First-Timers

I took a red-eye flight from Almaty to Tbilisi, Georgia, right after spending 4 days in Kazakhstan. My flight was at 2:35 AM and landed in Tbilisi around 10:40 AM. Which meant… yep, very little sleep, but I didn’t want to waste a single moment of this trip. Sleep was…

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Muscat, Oman: 21 Hours Layover in Oman, Is It Worth Leaving the Airport?

During my recent 2-week backpacking trip, I wanted to make the most of it. So, when I planned my route, I made sure to squeeze in at least one long layover before heading home. After weighing a few options, I decided to end my trip in Oman.  I picked Oman…

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Dating Advice On The Internet I’ll Never Follow

I remember the first time someone told me, "Don’t text him first; make him chase you." I nodded politely, but inside, I was thinking, "Why would I want to play…
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Have You Ever Felt Like You Have No One To Talk To?

Have you ever sat alone in your room, scrolling through your phone, and suddenly realised you don’t actually have anyone you feel comfortable talking to? Not about the deep stuff.…
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Coping with Rejection: When Someone You Like Doesn’t Feel the Same

Rejection hurts. It always does, and usually more than we expect. There’s no escaping that sting: the disappointment, the bruised ego, the creeping doubts about self-worth. It’s a universal experience,…
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Things I Have Stopped Doing To Create A Better, More Peaceful Life

My friends and family have always described me as someone with a tough and firm personality. However, I wasn’t always like this. It took years of experience, self-reflection, and conscious…
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The Reasons Why I’ll Always Value My Online Friends

Since COVID-19, my circle of online friends has grown wider. For someone like me, who struggles with social anxiety, having online friends is a blessing. It lets me connect with…
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