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Month: January 2015

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Why I Travel Alone


After saving money for years and engaging with real world travelers in my own apartment as a host on Couchsurfing, I finally made the move in 2013. I quit my job and started to travel for long term. My initial plan was to travel nonstop for a year, but I got home after two years and I told myself this is not the end. I believe you … Continue reading Why I Travel Alone

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