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<div><h3>Saving the best till last</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*QjPxJQgyBx6PcSdfTKs4Qg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f1d3">And if you’re not tired of my raving about Iceland, here’s another one! I’ve linked all of my Iceland stories in this one if you’re interested.</p><div id="7772" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-a-z-of-my-favourite-travel-destinations-iceland-4a14c4caadef"> <div> <div> <h2>The A-Z of My Favourite Travel Destinations — Iceland</h2> <div><h3>Every traveller needs to see Iceland at least once</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*UG3b4cidqZr18mVx7MOwTA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b8d6"><a href="undefined">Gerad Carrier</a> is off again to a villa in Tuscany with his wife and friends. So jealous!</p><div id="1981" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/copenhagen-to-florence-and-vagliagli-1b9771334403"> <div> <div> <h2>Copenhagen to Florence and Vagliagli</h2> <div><h3>Our journey to our vacation home for the next eight days.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Qd1weLVUYDfPM38n9QpNeQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="72a3"><a href="undefined">Shelley Rohm</a> shares more of her visit to Porto with us. If you haven’t visited this beautiful city, add it to your bucket list. There are flights directly from the UK. You’re so lucky!</p><div id="8a53" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/3-places-in-porto-you-should-check-out-46b06e229c64"> <div> <div> <h2>3 Places in Porto You Should Check Out</h2> <div><h3>And yes, they are a bit touristy but so cool!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*DLeL4Xf_GXiE7H6TCM587A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="31bf"><a href="undefined">Midori by the Sea</a> writes about the Wye Valley — the setting for the Netflix series, <i>Sex Education.</i> You don’t have to be a fan to enjoy this beautiful area of the UK.</p><div id="5785" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/where-was-sex-education-filmed-97d968557393"> <div> <div> <h2>Where was Sex Education filmed?</h2> <div><h3>The hidden beauty of the British countryside that you mustn’t miss</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*dfqRDihqsPa2F1-LDYh-Dg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="993f"><a href="undefined">F. Leonora Solomon</a> writes about her many visits to Paris. She travels a little differently to me. Read her story to find out how.</p><div id="c56d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/my-parisian-gateway-4c936f4914b1"> <div> <div> <h2>My Parisian Gateway</h2> <div><h3>After having gone there so many times when I returned to Paris one of the men asked me where had I been?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*[email protected])"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="020f"><a href="undefined">Tim Ward</a> has left Norway and spends a day — a day! — in Spain on his way to Portugal. He doesn’t know what he’s missing, I’m sure!</p><div id="7f1b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/in-salamanca-my-spanish-confession-7784c5f7e321"> <div> <div> <h2>In Salamanca, My Spanish Confession</h2> <div><h3>La Dorada opens my eyes</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*IQYr3QFCzLMtZq0Y1dzkJA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7dd4">If <a href="undefined">Ophélie Quillier</a>’s story doesn’t make you want to visit Croatia, nothing will. For those people who’ve spent time in Croatia, what’s your take on the country as a whole? It’s on my itinerary anyway…</p><div id="03ac" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-week-in-croatia-1e552fbd2e42"> <div> <div> <h2>A Week in Croatia</h2> <div><h3>An itinerary across a country of incredible beauty.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*putwb5MNhI8xfxyDs_EAkQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="2e81"><a href="undefined">Jillian Amatt - Artistic Voyages</a>, stop adding more amazing places to my itinerary! 😉 I can’t wait to stay here in 2023.</p><div id="e0c0" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-adorable-bulgarian-streets-of-veliko-tarnovo-ba185a33fbe6"> <div> <div> <h2>The Adorable Bulgarian Streets of Veliko Tarnovo</h2> <div><h3>We are in love with this beautiful city!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*eI89TeyUe0LG2Xwert-wZw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="e7ac">Stories from the Americas</h2><p id="93a6"><a href="undefined">Divina Grey</a> writes a very personal story of spending four days away from the rat race in the Redwoods of North America. You can feel the serenity.</p><div id="d7c8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/writing-and-camping-in-the-redwoods-6a7529154f13"> <div> <div> <h2>Writing and Camping in the Redwoods</h2> <div><h3>Walk with me down to the Lake of Change — where nothing stays the same, and you’re always glad you came.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*5tTZFuTAZb3P993-S3llGA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5462"><a href="undefined">Scott-Ryan Abt</a> writes a fitting farewell to Jamaica. A fun story!</p><div id="81d9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/we-were-lost-and-thats-the-whole-point-2ac0dd64911e"> <div> <div> <h2>We Were Lost. And That’s the Whole Point.</h2> <div><h3>One last lap around the backwoods of Jamaica</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*6_i7pCkYirxeKniuMW281Q.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="11af"><a href="undefined">Daniel Carlson | Meandering Naturist</a> suggests some beautiful locations for nude bathing in North America. Thanks for sharing, Dan.</p><div id="12d8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/9-nakation-destinations-for-dubious-newbies-3c4ea76ad1b1"> <div> <div> <h2>9 “Nakation” Destinations for Dubious Newbies</h2> <div><h3>Recommendations for First-Time Nudies (North America edition)</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jmj3pWD5IBFalk3WtPJOmg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7ca7"><a href="undefined">Charles Amemiya</a> keeps us on the edge of our seats as he hikes to the top of Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. The photos are beautiful but scary. I’m glad <a href="undefined">Allison Ditmer</a> didn’t take her kids on this hike!</p><div id="dae7" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/angels-landing-the-hike-of-a-lifetime-626d3082bd43"> <div> <div> <h2>Angels Landing: The Hike of a Lifetime</h2> <div><h3>This is a bucket list hike</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*vEetkcMHzdIZMtncqeP9FA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a025"><a href="undefined">Allison Ditmer</a> takes her kids on a hike in Zion National Park. Read about it here!</p><div id="ce61" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-longest-hike-ever-1e46a95cd76b"> <div> <div> <h2>The Longest Hike Ever</h2> <div><h3>What you can do when you can’t see what’s ahead</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*uh2qNOoQjppoaKSf)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3943"><a href="undefined">JoAnn Ryan</a> writes about Melbourne, Florida! The beaches look almost as good as Aussie beaches! Have you been to the beach there?</p><div id="c753" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/when-i-hear-melbourne-i-dont-think-of-australia-26243d280697"> <div> <div> <h2>When I Hear Melbourne, I Don’t Think of Australia</h2> <div><h3>Check out this great place for a mini-break</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*xMEXFIMlogIlTBFoNkPGqQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d823"><a href="undefined">Linda Ng</a> visits the “Badlands” — some amazing topography!</p><div id="ead1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/you-wont-be-disappointed-with-the-beautiful-badlands-9115028d8523"> <div> <div> <h2>You Won’t Be Disappointed With The Beautiful Badlands</h2> <div><h3>Planning a trip to Toronto? Then you can’t miss scheduling a stop in Caledon to visit the Cheltenham Badlands!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*fov-cDevdSSGCG8dLHyo4A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c44d"><a href="undefined">Pamela Oglesby</a> tells the tale of a “fun” road trip with her mother and her young children. Have a read if you laugh at others’ misfortune.</p><div id="719d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/crazy-road-trip-with-my-mother-to-mexico-city-54ea07345b28"> <div> <div> <h2>Crazy Road Trip With My Mother to Mexico City</h2> <div><h3>Los Angeles to Mexico City, Mexico</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*w2WWkrJnOqNiAnmfsq9OlA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="96c5"><a href="undefined">Citizen Upgrade</a> writes about day trips from Denver, Colorado. Great information for visitors to Denver who want to see some more local colour.</p><div id="9a64" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/top-day-trips-from-denver-dcecdeff7e61"> <div> <div> <h2>Top Day Trips from Denver</h2> <div><h3>Nine Weekend Getaways in Colorado</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*uK3XW_l2f5Dl414X)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="19b4">This is the first of many travel adventures from <a href="undefined">Allison Ditmer</a> in her new Airstream Basecamp. This is sure to be popular with camping enthusiasts.</p><div id="5b44" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-airstream-camping-in-the-driveway-is-fun-b3afee3b80f9"> <div> <div> <h2>Why Airstream Camping in the Driveway Is Fun</h2> <div><h3>Create your adventure at home</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*svE88Fri1ZGsEfLL)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3316"><a href="undefined">S.K. Shandlin</a> takes us on holiday with him to Puget Sound. If the photos are anything to go by, it’s a beautiful area not far from Seattle. Look at that title photo!</p><div id="9d78" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-week-on-the-puget-sound-d0cdf27556fc"> <div> <div> <h2>A Week on the Puget Sound</h2> <div><h3>Is this where we want to settle?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ko_7juOs_xEr8YgPrqHWbg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="ccd5">Stories from Africa</h2><p id="3096">If you’re looking for a laugh, go no further than <a href="undefined">Oscar Rhea</a>’s “haunted hotel” story.</p><div id="74fc" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-to-cure-a-haunted-hotel-5993af21881c"> <div> <div> <h2>How to Cure a Haunted Hotel</h2> <div><h3>19 341 feet: Kilimanjaro Part VII</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*TLZvvxN_PFgplzL8hgNfuQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="769e"><a href="undefined">Oscar</a> continues the fun with this sobering story before his proposed Kilimanjaro climb.</p><div id="a93d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-briefing-9eade6a549ed"> <div> <div> <h2>The Briefing</h2> <div><h3>19 341 feet: Kilimanjaro Part VIII</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*s_HwHHoNIUsBuHslRPz3Qg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="be93">Stories from Asia</h2><p id="7895"><a href="undefined">M T Sutphin</a> continues his trip around <b>Thailand. </b>This is part 5!</p><div id="1bae" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/thirty-days-in-thailand-part-five-1927f03b577"> <div> <div> <h2>Thirty Days in Thailand: Part Five</h2> <div><h3>Discovering Koh Kood Island</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*SN0T8ZReAqWHlOAG)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d1a4">Here’s <a href="undefined">Anne Bonfert</a>’s favourite F destination — Fraser’s Hill — you may recall <a href="undefined">Gerad Carrier</a>’s recent visit.</p><div id="fe22" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/frasers-hill-a-tiny-piece-of-paradise-up-in-the-mountains-of-malaysia-916cdf2b4b66"> <div> <div> <h2>Fraser’s Hill — a Tiny Piece of Paradise up in the Mountains of Malaysia</h2> <div><h3>The A to Z of my favorite travel destinations</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*e34PCidCdCZGd_zPlSyETA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="2fd5"><a href="undefined">Darren Weir</a> continues his bike ride of Vietnam and spends time remembering the victims at My Lai — a very sad part of history.</p><div id="2acf" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/cycling-through-vietnams-violent-past-b708f10c309d"> <div> <div> <h2>Cycling Through Vietnam’s Violent Past</h2> <div><h3>Part Five of Six — Honoring the Victims of the My Lai Massacre</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*KTFO-LPDGB2wfsfL7_KxhQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="514d"><a href="undefined">Darren</a> finishes his bike tour of Vietnam on a happier note although everything doesn’t go to plan.</p><div id="c204" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/cycling-through-vietnams-violent-past-9383c5ad81e9"> <div> <div> <h2>Cycling Through Vietnam’s Violent Past</h2> <div><h3>Part Six of Six</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> # Options

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            <div><h3>Visit a country within a country</h3></div>
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            <div><h3>A visit to one of the most amazing coastal villages on the South Island of New Zealand.</h3></div>
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    </div><p id="84b1"><a href="undefined">Aarti Tailor</a> writes about some beautiful destinations on the East Coast of Australia. I think it’s probably true — at least for me — the grass is always greener — I’m obsessed with Europe. I think I was born in the wrong country!</p><div id="a397" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Must See Spots On The Australian East Coast</h2>
            <div><h3>You don’t want to miss out on these places!</h3></div>
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    </div><h2 id="f8b5">Travel Tips and Opinions</h2><p id="fdb1">Travelling by train in the UK. <a href="undefined">Rose Ernst</a> tells you everything you want to know to do it cheaply.</p><div id="4d67" class="link-block">
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            <h2>How To Avoid Expensive UK Train Fares</h2>
            <div><h3>No need to break the bank.</h3></div>
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    </div><p id="3336"><a href="undefined">Ophélie Quillier</a> gives some advice on how not to buy souvenirs you will regret.</p><div id="8704" class="link-block">
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            <h2>How to Buy Souvenirs that You Won’t Regret</h2>
            <div><h3>Don’t succumb to the call of cheap souvenirs that will end up at the bottom of a drawer.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="be8e"><a href="undefined">Aarti Tailor</a> advises us not to move to London if we hate crowds and busyness. That counts me out, but I do love to visit London.</p><div id="cd2d" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Don’t Move To London Unless You Can Deal With These Things</h2>
            <div><h3>Important things to consider before moving to London</h3></div>
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    </div><p id="da5e">Here’s another article by <a href="undefined">Aarti Tailor</a> which looks at the pros and cons of travelling solo as opposed to travelling with friends.</p><div id="941e" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Traveling Solo Vs Traveling With Friends</h2>
            <div><h3>The pros and cons of both types of travel</h3></div>
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    </div><p id="dcd4"><a href="undefined">Leah Njoki</a> shares some insider information about moving to another country.</p><div id="e3e5" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Crucial Things No One Tells You About Moving to a New Country by Yourself</h2>
            <div><h3>Relocating sounds easier on paper than in reality.</h3></div>
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    </div><p id="5599"><a href="undefined">Kua Lina</a>, an advocate of slow travel, explains how a short trip cannot be slow travelled — you wouldn’t get to see anything — you need to be super-organised with all your activities pre-booked if you’re going to make the most of a long weekend.</p><div id="4c08" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Fast Travel: How to Spend Two Weeks Planning a Three-Day Trip</h2>
            <div><h3>A short trip calls for a detailed plan</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="4dab"><a href="undefined">Kim Baker</a> shares some secrets about taking photos of over-photographed places and how she gets a different angle.</p><div id="1905" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Up Your Travel Photography Game: Famous Places</h2>
            <div><h3>Finding something original in the over-photographed</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="d50e"><a href="undefined">Kim</a> continues explaining her ability to take amazing photos of people — always with their permission.</p><div id="8cf7" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Up Your Travel Photography Game: Photographing Strangers</h2>
            <div><h3>Advice from a kinda, sorta introverted photographer</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="f3a7"><a href="undefined">Daniel Carlson | Meandering Naturist</a> shares some information about naked vacations — “nakations” — you may have wanted to know but have been afraid to ask.</p><div id="ae27" class="link-block">
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            <h2>31 Flavors of Naked: Vitamin D Data Collection</h2>
            <div><h3>Where, why, and how you might give social nudity a whirl</h3></div>
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    </div><h2 id="4d9f">Travel Stories</h2><p id="bcae"><a href="undefined">Shelley Rohm</a> shares her heart-warming story of why she travels. A beautiful read!</p><div id="5de7" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Why I Travel</h2>
            <div><h3>Making Memories in Honor of My Mother</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="94a6"><a href="undefined">Jay Davidson</a> explains why he stays for free in many places when he travels. An interesting story — I hadn’t heard of these!</p><div id="dd30" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Strangers sleep and eat in my house</h2>
            <div><h3>I have been welcoming them since 1978</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="a5c6"><a href="undefined">Elvie Lins</a> shares a beautiful poem with us. Thank you, Elvie. Do we have any more budding poets out there?</p><div id="0076" class="link-block">
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            <h2>The One Footprint In The Sand</h2>
            <div><h3>To all my friends who traveled the world.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="b5cf"><a href="undefined">Michelle A. Cmarik</a> relates a story of when she returned to a place she loved only to be faced with disappointment. It’s all about expectations.</p><div id="a417" class="link-block">
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            <h2>The Hazards of Returning to a Place You Once Loved</h2>
            <div><h3>Why return trips can lead to disappointment</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="dcfb"><a href="undefined">KL Simmons</a> explores how learning a new language makes her feel inadequate. If you didn’t learn a language as a child and are trying to learn one as an adult, you’ll understand.</p><div id="fdac" class="link-block">
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            <h2>3-Year-Olds Are Better Than Me Which Is A Hard Pill To Swallow</h2>
            <div><h3>Yes, I am improving, but it is a humbling journey of patience and acceptance</h3></div>
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    </div><blockquote id="35b9"><p>Thank you so much, Globetrotters, for keeping your stories to 10 minutes maximum. You can see you can easily divide your story into two parts or even more. You’re giving us little tastes of your trip without overwhelming your readers. Perfect examples of this are <a href="undefined">Darren Weir</a>’s <i>Cycling though Vietnam’s Violent Past </i>and <a href="undefined">Gary</a>’s <i>28 Day European Bus Tour. <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Oscar Rhea</a> is keeping us on the edge of our seats by telling us of his climb of Kilimajaro step by step.</p></blockquote><div id="4a6b"><pre>Thank you to everyone who submitted stories <span class="hljs-keyword">this</span> week — such an amazing variety. I hope your readers will have <span class="hljs-keyword">as</span> much <span class="hljs-function"><span class="hljs-keyword">fun</span> reading them <span class="hljs-keyword">as</span> I did!</span>

</pre></div><p id="5c6f" type="7">And lastly, keep an eye out for October’s writing challenge to be published later today!</p></article></body>

WEEKLY NEWS

Stories 25 September — 1 October

Food, food and more food

Lunch in Cafe Loki, Reykjavik, Iceland Photo by Adrienne Beaumont

Story of the Week

I loved this story by Simona Toma. I hope you’ll love it too. The photos are stunning!

Venice: A slow day guide

Ideas for travelers with a romantic twist

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And Simona wrote an equally engaging sequel with more beautiful photos. Some of the best photos I’ve ever seen of Venice!

12 Poetic Quotes & Photos of Venice That Will Make You Wonder If This City Is Real

Everything I saw made me wonder if I’m in a dream

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JoAnn’s Weekly News

There’s so much information here and it’s really important to keep up with the Globetrotting news! Don’t tell us you didn’t know!

Globetrotters Weekly News — Sept 29

Clues to our upcoming monthly challenge, this week’s featured writer, foodie challenge stories and exciting new…

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Writing Challenge — Harvest and Food

Anne Bonfert writes about five delicious days of food in South Tyrol.

A Culinary Experience in South Tyrol

Tasting a mixture of Italian alpine foods and traditional Austrian dishes

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An unusual entry into our food challenge from Michael DeFranceschi.

North Carolina — The Bar Which Will Bring Back Cheerful Childhood Memories

Cereal. Cartoons. Between the walls of this restaurant, you will relive the bliss of Saturday mornings…

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Jillian Amatt - Artistic Voyages is currently living in Bulgaria and taste-testing all varieties of Europe purely for research purposes you understand. 😆

Bulgaria Played a Vital Role In Bringing Yogurt To The World

And it all started with the nomads!

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Janin Lyndovsky explores how food has been grown over the decades. Lovely reminiscing from her childhood in Poland.

Organic Was All I Knew

Until I emigrated and learned that organic isn’t the usual norm

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Maja Savic writes about this culinary experience in Croatia. She gives details of the special restaurant too!

The Best Truffles I Ever Tasted

A unique experience in a small town in Istria

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A lovely story from Marianne O when she goes to her father’s birthpalce and feels a real connection with the food — it’s in her genes.

I Love the Food Because it is Already a Part of Me

Following my Dad to his birthplace was a sweet experience

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If you missed it, here’s the editors’ roundup of our favourite food and harvest stories. Congratulations to all entrants!

The Harvest and the Food — the Finale

The editors announce their favorite reads

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Writers Spotlight

Welcome to Globetrotters, Deb aka Bits and bots. Looking forward to some of your travel stories!

Globetrotters Writer Spotlight — Bits and bots

Hello to all my fellow Globetrotters and everyone else

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Stories from Europe

Mulan writes about these lesser-known Swiss castles. I simply love castles, don’t you?

When You Come To Switzerland, Don’t Miss These Four Castles In Aargau

Attractions not found in travel guides but worth a visit

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Anne Bonfert writes about her 5-day hike in the mountains of South Tyrol in Northern Italy. I was exhausted just reading about her hike! Stunning photographs.

Finding Water in the Dolomites

Another day up in the mountains of South Tyrol

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Elvie Lins’ visit to Graz, Austria has me wondering why I haven’t visited this beautiful town yet.

Discover the Many Faces of Graz

The Second Largest City of Austria

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Jacqueline Jannotta writes about exploring her ancestor in Ireland. A wonderful story. Do you know any of your family’s history?

In Ireland I See Dead People

Roaming the Emerald Isle in search of some Irish luck and a long-forgotten ancestor

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Natacha Cryer writes about her honeymoon in Norway, one day at a time. Some interesting information here for those thinking of visiting Oslo.

What to Visit in 24 Hours in Oslo | Honeymoon in Norway | Day 2

A day of museums

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Gary continues his recollections about his first bus tour around Europe — two days at a time. Reminds me of my first big trip in Europe — 3 months by train.

That Time I Did a 28-Day European Bus Tour — Part 7 (Orvieto and Rome)

This article will cover Days 12–14 of the tour

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Here’s Gary’s next couple of days. Some pretty good photos of Venice, even though he didn’t know what he was taking a photo of. One of the disadvantages of taking a tour in my opinion.

That Time I Did a 28-Day European Bus Tour — Part 8 (Venice)

This article will cover Days 14–15 of the tour

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Michele Maize (The Sober Vegan Yogi) takes us to Oktoberfest in Munich. What an experience, dirndl and all!

An American’s First Time at Oktoberfest

Somehow I managed to not be the girl passed out on the toilet

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Janice Macdonald writes of a more laid-back lifestyle in southern France far away from the crowds of the Oktoberfest in autumn. Not so quiet in summer!

Autumn Brings Cooler Days With Rain& Winds — A Time For Flasks Of Vin Chaud, Folding Chairs &…

Too cold to sit outside? No problem, the dashboard makes a fine table

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Janice takes us to Marseille. Sorry, Janice. I don’t think I’ll be adding it to my itinerary. “Second largest city” — generally I’m not a fan of large cities.

Marseille Is The Oldest And Second Largest City In France —Should You Visit?

Picturesque, Exotic And Full Of Charm? Or Chaotic & Dangerous And Best To Avoid? No Shortage Of Opinions On Either…

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Kua Lina writes about free activities she enjoyed on her recent visit to the Azores. A must-read if the Azores are on your bucket list.

Free Attractions on São Miguel, Azores (Part I)

The most popular five: free and fun

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Sam Millichap is currently living and exploring Poland. She’s a fearless solo traveller, but has she become too overconfident in her own abilities? What do you think?

Can Too Much Curiosity Be Dangerous?

Bolder and stronger than ever before, solo travel has driven my self-confidence to new heights

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Believe it or not Iceland is a European country but let me tell you it’s not like Europe! Read about the last day of my trip to Iceland.

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Saving the best till last

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And if you’re not tired of my raving about Iceland, here’s another one! I’ve linked all of my Iceland stories in this one if you’re interested.

The A-Z of My Favourite Travel Destinations — Iceland

Every traveller needs to see Iceland at least once

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Gerad Carrier is off again to a villa in Tuscany with his wife and friends. So jealous!

Copenhagen to Florence and Vagliagli

Our journey to our vacation home for the next eight days.

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Shelley Rohm shares more of her visit to Porto with us. If you haven’t visited this beautiful city, add it to your bucket list. There are flights directly from the UK. You’re so lucky!

3 Places in Porto You Should Check Out

And yes, they are a bit touristy but so cool!

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Midori by the Sea writes about the Wye Valley — the setting for the Netflix series, Sex Education. You don’t have to be a fan to enjoy this beautiful area of the UK.

Where was Sex Education filmed?

The hidden beauty of the British countryside that you mustn’t miss

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F. Leonora Solomon writes about her many visits to Paris. She travels a little differently to me. Read her story to find out how.

My Parisian Gateway

After having gone there so many times when I returned to Paris one of the men asked me where had I been?

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Tim Ward has left Norway and spends a day — a day! — in Spain on his way to Portugal. He doesn’t know what he’s missing, I’m sure!

In Salamanca, My Spanish Confession

La Dorada opens my eyes

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If Ophélie Quillier’s story doesn’t make you want to visit Croatia, nothing will. For those people who’ve spent time in Croatia, what’s your take on the country as a whole? It’s on my itinerary anyway…

A Week in Croatia

An itinerary across a country of incredible beauty.

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Jillian Amatt - Artistic Voyages, stop adding more amazing places to my itinerary! 😉 I can’t wait to stay here in 2023.

The Adorable Bulgarian Streets of Veliko Tarnovo

We are in love with this beautiful city!

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Stories from the Americas

Divina Grey writes a very personal story of spending four days away from the rat race in the Redwoods of North America. You can feel the serenity.

Writing and Camping in the Redwoods

Walk with me down to the Lake of Change — where nothing stays the same, and you’re always glad you came.

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Scott-Ryan Abt writes a fitting farewell to Jamaica. A fun story!

We Were Lost. And That’s the Whole Point.

One last lap around the backwoods of Jamaica

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Daniel Carlson | Meandering Naturist suggests some beautiful locations for nude bathing in North America. Thanks for sharing, Dan.

9 “Nakation” Destinations for Dubious Newbies

Recommendations for First-Time Nudies (North America edition)

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Charles Amemiya keeps us on the edge of our seats as he hikes to the top of Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. The photos are beautiful but scary. I’m glad Allison Ditmer didn’t take her kids on this hike!

Angels Landing: The Hike of a Lifetime

This is a bucket list hike

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Allison Ditmer takes her kids on a hike in Zion National Park. Read about it here!

The Longest Hike Ever

What you can do when you can’t see what’s ahead

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JoAnn Ryan writes about Melbourne, Florida! The beaches look almost as good as Aussie beaches! Have you been to the beach there?

When I Hear Melbourne, I Don’t Think of Australia

Check out this great place for a mini-break

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Linda Ng visits the “Badlands” — some amazing topography!

You Won’t Be Disappointed With The Beautiful Badlands

Planning a trip to Toronto? Then you can’t miss scheduling a stop in Caledon to visit the Cheltenham Badlands!

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Pamela Oglesby tells the tale of a “fun” road trip with her mother and her young children. Have a read if you laugh at others’ misfortune.

Crazy Road Trip With My Mother to Mexico City

Los Angeles to Mexico City, Mexico

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Citizen Upgrade writes about day trips from Denver, Colorado. Great information for visitors to Denver who want to see some more local colour.

Top Day Trips from Denver

Nine Weekend Getaways in Colorado

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This is the first of many travel adventures from Allison Ditmer in her new Airstream Basecamp. This is sure to be popular with camping enthusiasts.

Why Airstream Camping in the Driveway Is Fun

Create your adventure at home

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S.K. Shandlin takes us on holiday with him to Puget Sound. If the photos are anything to go by, it’s a beautiful area not far from Seattle. Look at that title photo!

A Week on the Puget Sound

Is this where we want to settle?

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Stories from Africa

If you’re looking for a laugh, go no further than Oscar Rhea’s “haunted hotel” story.

How to Cure a Haunted Hotel

19 341 feet: Kilimanjaro Part VII

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Oscar continues the fun with this sobering story before his proposed Kilimanjaro climb.

The Briefing

19 341 feet: Kilimanjaro Part VIII

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Stories from Asia

M T Sutphin continues his trip around Thailand. This is part 5!

Thirty Days in Thailand: Part Five

Discovering Koh Kood Island

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Here’s Anne Bonfert’s favourite F destination — Fraser’s Hill — you may recall Gerad Carrier’s recent visit.

Fraser’s Hill — a Tiny Piece of Paradise up in the Mountains of Malaysia

The A to Z of my favorite travel destinations

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Darren Weir continues his bike ride of Vietnam and spends time remembering the victims at My Lai — a very sad part of history.

Cycling Through Vietnam’s Violent Past

Part Five of Six — Honoring the Victims of the My Lai Massacre

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Darren finishes his bike tour of Vietnam on a happier note although everything doesn’t go to plan.

Cycling Through Vietnam’s Violent Past

Part Six of Six

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Vincent Van Patten writes another beautiful story from his life in Osaka, Japan. You’ll love Vincent’s stories.

The Outsider

Underneath, we’re all just human. A story from an Osaka night.

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Terry Dip tells another story from Japan — actually from Fujisan — not your normal climbing Mt Fuji story.

How a Friend Saved My Life on Mount Fuji

He practically got naked

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Osan Fernando writes about places in Singapore that captured her imagination. Fortunately, she has some great photos to illustrate.

14 Photographs of Singapore, September and Me

My first Singapore trip

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Mulan recalls a birthday party on American soil in Japan in two parts. Which continent should I include this in? 😺

A Birthday Party at The U.S. Air Force Base Yokota, Japan (Part 1)

Visit a country within a country

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A Birthday Party at The U.S. Air Force Base Yokota, Japan (Part 2)

I am impressed by how Americans take gifts

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Nishan Fuard’s story of his favourite view in the whole world makes me want to visit Hong Kong, but I can’t do Singapore and Hong Kong!

Between Breaths at Victoria Harbour

A sore knee and a sit down in front of what became my favourite view in the world

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Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Melissa Morris’s first overseas trip was to the same country as my first but you would not find two more different experiences if you tried. Great story, Melissa.

Remembering My First Overseas Trip

What it was like travelling to a tropical island with 35 teenagers

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Charles Black M.D. visits Kaikōura to see the whales and the seals. What an amazing adventure! And oh, the photos!

Oceans and Mountains, Whales and Seals, Oh My!

A visit to one of the most amazing coastal villages on the South Island of New Zealand.

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Aarti Tailor writes about some beautiful destinations on the East Coast of Australia. I think it’s probably true — at least for me — the grass is always greener — I’m obsessed with Europe. I think I was born in the wrong country!

Must See Spots On The Australian East Coast

You don’t want to miss out on these places!

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Travel Tips and Opinions

Travelling by train in the UK. Rose Ernst tells you everything you want to know to do it cheaply.

How To Avoid Expensive UK Train Fares

No need to break the bank.

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Ophélie Quillier gives some advice on how not to buy souvenirs you will regret.

How to Buy Souvenirs that You Won’t Regret

Don’t succumb to the call of cheap souvenirs that will end up at the bottom of a drawer.

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Aarti Tailor advises us not to move to London if we hate crowds and busyness. That counts me out, but I do love to visit London.

Don’t Move To London Unless You Can Deal With These Things

Important things to consider before moving to London

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Here’s another article by Aarti Tailor which looks at the pros and cons of travelling solo as opposed to travelling with friends.

Traveling Solo Vs Traveling With Friends

The pros and cons of both types of travel

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Leah Njoki shares some insider information about moving to another country.

Crucial Things No One Tells You About Moving to a New Country by Yourself

Relocating sounds easier on paper than in reality.

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Kua Lina, an advocate of slow travel, explains how a short trip cannot be slow travelled — you wouldn’t get to see anything — you need to be super-organised with all your activities pre-booked if you’re going to make the most of a long weekend.

Fast Travel: How to Spend Two Weeks Planning a Three-Day Trip

A short trip calls for a detailed plan

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Kim Baker shares some secrets about taking photos of over-photographed places and how she gets a different angle.

Up Your Travel Photography Game: Famous Places

Finding something original in the over-photographed

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Kim continues explaining her ability to take amazing photos of people — always with their permission.

Up Your Travel Photography Game: Photographing Strangers

Advice from a kinda, sorta introverted photographer

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Daniel Carlson | Meandering Naturist shares some information about naked vacations — “nakations” — you may have wanted to know but have been afraid to ask.

31 Flavors of Naked: Vitamin D Data Collection

Where, why, and how you might give social nudity a whirl

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Travel Stories

Shelley Rohm shares her heart-warming story of why she travels. A beautiful read!

Why I Travel

Making Memories in Honor of My Mother

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Jay Davidson explains why he stays for free in many places when he travels. An interesting story — I hadn’t heard of these!

Strangers sleep and eat in my house

I have been welcoming them since 1978

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Elvie Lins shares a beautiful poem with us. Thank you, Elvie. Do we have any more budding poets out there?

The One Footprint In The Sand

To all my friends who traveled the world.

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Michelle A. Cmarik relates a story of when she returned to a place she loved only to be faced with disappointment. It’s all about expectations.

The Hazards of Returning to a Place You Once Loved

Why return trips can lead to disappointment

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KL Simmons explores how learning a new language makes her feel inadequate. If you didn’t learn a language as a child and are trying to learn one as an adult, you’ll understand.

3-Year-Olds Are Better Than Me Which Is A Hard Pill To Swallow

Yes, I am improving, but it is a humbling journey of patience and acceptance

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Thank you so much, Globetrotters, for keeping your stories to 10 minutes maximum. You can see you can easily divide your story into two parts or even more. You’re giving us little tastes of your trip without overwhelming your readers. Perfect examples of this are Darren Weir’s Cycling though Vietnam’s Violent Past and Gary’s 28 Day European Bus Tour. Oscar Rhea is keeping us on the edge of our seats by telling us of his climb of Kilimajaro step by step.

Thank you to everyone who submitted stories this week — such an amazing variety. I hope your readers will have as much fun reading them as I did!

And lastly, keep an eye out for October’s writing challenge to be published later today!