It’s 5:30 pm in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and I’ve wrapped up work for the day. This evening, I decide to head out for a short walk for a change of scenery.
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Assinie is a fantastic weekend trip from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). With palm tree-lined beaches and surfable waves, it’s an ocean-lover’s paradise.
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The highlight of my 10-day no-car Norway hiking trip was an epic Trolltunga overnight hike. Trolltunga is a popular hike in Norway, and the overnight version extends the experience for an unforgettable adventure. Norway is a fantastic hiking destination and was one of my favorite hiking vacations to date. You can get my full itinerary
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5 Cape Town sunset spots stood out because they combined views and vibes. Without further ado, I present the best Cape Town sunset spots for your sunset-chasing pleasure.
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I stumbled upon my Norway hiking trip while looking for somewhere I could plan a solo hiking trip that revolved around public transportation. I love hiking while traveling but I don’t love driving, and renting cars while solo traveling can get expensive fast. Unfortunately, it can be tough to plan hiking-focused itineraries that don’t require
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Whenever I bring up solo travel, someone inevitably brings up fears about dining alone. A shocking number of people I know have never tried it, even in the comfort of their hometowns! Some people worry about being judged for going out to eat alone, while others don’t know what to do with themselves in a
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When I learned I would be moving to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) for a job, I scoured the internet for info on the city. In particular, I was curious for perspectives on what it was like to move to and live in Abidjan as a young woman and a non-Francophone foreigner. The relative lack
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When I was prepping for my move to Côte d’Ivoire, I realized that I’d have to figure out how to keep my phone number for the move abroad. Not only is it enmeshed in years of contacts, but these days all of my important accounts require two-factor authentication via texts. The last thing I needed
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