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My Abu Dhabi Stopover: 24 Hours of Hospitality, Beaches, and Holiness

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Maria Alexandra
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My dream to come back to the Middle East after a six-year absence came true by accident. Last summer, I was scheming for ways to find cheap flights from Asia to America…and what I found surprised me. An Abu Dhabi stopover was … Continue reading →

Posted in Couchsurfing (CS), United Arab Emirates | 1 Reply

My Amed Bali: Scenic Drives, Volcanic Beaches, Colorful Corals

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Maria Alexandra
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“Have we hopped to a different island?!” I marveled, as we drove from the southern coast to Amed Bali. Towering volcano peaks hanging over expansive ocean vistas, dozens of green rice paddies, and no hotels in sight. For miles. These … Continue reading →

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Malang Beaches: Goa Cina and Clungup PHOTOS

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Maria Alexandra
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I was terribly homesick. I had just gotten back from a two-week trip visiting loved ones in America—and was going insane. School had not started yet, my Indonesian friends were too busy, and all I could think of in my … Continue reading →

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My Nicaragua itinerary: Volcanoes, beaches & sustainable lodging

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Maria Alexandra
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FINALLY: I can tell you all about my month of travel insanity, which starts in 2 days! “Wait: you said MONTH?” That’s right! While my combo Costa Rica and Nicaragua itinerary spans a little over 2 weeks, it is just the beginning… After some crazy … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico beaches: refreshing from the heatwaves! [Beach Thursday photos]

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Maria Alexandra
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When there’s a heatwave in New York, you know things must be worst down in the Caribbean. And so, it’s been stifling here! I’ve been going to quite a bit of Puerto Rico beaches to refresh from the heat and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach Thursday, Puerto Rico | 16 Replies

Canary Islands beaches: photos from Grand Canaria

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Maria Alexandra
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It’s Beach Thursday! Today we are going back to Europe to visit some Canary Islands beaches. Specifically, we will learn more about the hot spots of Gran Canaria, where 40% of the Canaries’ population resides. Enjoy! Canary Islands beaches: Gran Canaria … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach Thursday, Europe, Spain | 8 Replies

UK beaches: The surprisingly-beautiful British coastlines

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Maria Alexandra
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For Beach Thursday this week, I wanted to do something different. I asked myself, what is one of the least-likely beach destinations for globetrotters to pick? That’s when UK beaches came to mind. I always knew the British coastlines are … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach Thursday, Europe, UK | 12 Replies

Best beaches near Rome — and how to get there (photo essay)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Maria Alexandra
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Wait…ruins and beaches? People forget how close The Colosseum is to the coast. Even when visiting in the summer, unsuspecting travelers skip the beaches around the ancient city entirely, driving or flying to farther towns for their Italian beach holidays. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach Thursday, Europe, Italy, Travel tips | 19 Replies

Best Sicily beaches: Spectacular scenery, turquoise waters (photos)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Maria Alexandra
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Unfortunately for us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is coming to an end and autumn is falling upon us. However, beaches are always on my mind. Today’s Beach Thursday photo essay will focus on the best Sicily beaches. Yes, another … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach Thursday, Europe, Italy | 6 Replies

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