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Sojourners Explore: Kosrae by Sea

Kosrae has a few interesting land-based activities, but it is the waters surrounding the island that hold some of the real beauty of this forgotten tropical paradise. Whether you enjoy kayaking,...

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Sojourners Explore: A Driving Tour of Pohnpei

With a roughly circular circumference of just 80 miles and a peak altitude of 780 meters, Pohnpei is the largest and highest of the FSM states. Outside of the main town of Colonia one road...

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7 Tips for Surviving the Kitti 6 Waterfalls Hike

I was fortunate to have two work-free days at my disposal during my stay in Pohnpei, and I was not going to miss an opportunity for adventure in this wild paradise. After extensive research I decided...

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Extreme Sports Africa: Abseil Table Mountain

A minor wrench had been thrown in our Cape Town itinerary when we learned our scheduled shark dive would have to be cancelled. Apparently the Great Whites, the seven gill cow sharks and other species...

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Air Jaws: The Great White Sharks of False Bay

The alarm rang at 4:30 am in our cold, dark beach bungalow in Camps Bay. Normally waking in the cold at such an abominable hour would make me cranky, but this morning was different. It was our last day...

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How to Survive the 70th Anniversary of La Tomatina Festival

The sound of gunfire rang through thick air that was previously occupied only by the buzz of anticipation. The crowd began to swarm as the lorries inched closer. I looked down to watch as a massive...

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Top 9 Things to Do Off the Beaten Path in Singapore

Research things to do in Singapore, and you’ll find the same tourist attractions listed over and over again. Shop the luxury brands on Orchard Road, get a bird’s eye view of Marina Bay on the Singapore...

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Explore the Land of Stone Money: A Guide to the Best Things To Do in Yap

Yap island, though largely unknown, is one of the most unique and interesting islands in Micronesia. The traditional Micronesian culture and customs are better preserved on Yap than anywhere else in...

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Wild West: Top 5 Nature & Outdoor Spots in the Western Cape, South Africa

South Africa is known for its huge swaths of untamed wilderness, but most of the attention on big game and outdoor adventure sports focuses on Kruger National Park in the north or Drakensberg in the...

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Lessons in the Snow: How Failing at Snowboarding was an Unexpected Birthday Gift

As a Florida native I grew up water skiing, wakeboarding and surfing. I never took lessons, perhaps with the exception of a friend or family member shouting backseat-driver directives at me from the...

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Tracking Africa’s Big 5 in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve

If I’m being completely honest, I wasn’t as excited about our honeymoon safari as I was about some of the other wild adventures we had planned in South Africa. Sure, I was looking forward to seeing all...

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Micronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific

Many travelers dream of one day exploring the tropical paradise of Polynesia – visions of fire twirling, overwater bungalows, and drinking from coconuts dancing in their heads. Far fewer ever think...

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A Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer

Here are some of the top things to do in Isla Mujeres. I grimaced under my cloth facemask, with sweat dripping down my brow as I unstuck the back of my legs from plastic seat covers in the back seat...

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