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Travel is a passion of mine, which is why I started this blog. In time, I hope to turn it into something bigger. I live with multiple disabilities and chronic diseases that stem from a childhood cancer. I live with numerous comorbidities, including kidney failure, liver disease, endocrine issues, gout, avascular necrosis which has caused numerous subsequent structural issues, and now, scoliosis. I've since had another 2 cancers and my mobility condition continues to deteriorate. My full time job is managing my medical affairs. Due to my health issues, I have been unable to get a job, and I have been searching for one for over 20 years. I face discrimination when I try, then I get rejected because I don't have enough experience. I am also the victim of domestic violence at home. A few years ago, in a desperate attempt to leave the house I live in and to obtain financial independence, I fell victim to financial fraud that drained my savings, further damaging my independence. I have never asked for a hand out, and I only ask for help when I really need it. If you can, please take two minutes donate to my fundraiser, or if you can't, please share the link widely: https://gofund.me/c6c83a61e Thank you.
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CONFIRMED: Entering Europe won’t be free anymore for visa-free travellers

Posted by By Travel Maker August 24, 2024
The European Union has announced on August 1 that the delayed ETIAS program will finally be in place in the first half of 2025, affecting all travellers including tourists and…
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The aurora borealis (northern lights): what it is, how to increase your chances of seeing them, and the *best* time to see them in Reykjavik, Iceland

Posted by By Travel Maker August 4, 2024
Want to see the northern lights in Iceland but hate the cold? Here is my guide on seeing the northern lights in Reykjavik and some tips on improving the experience.
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Meng Huan Jia Yuan village at night with many "snow mushrooms": round pillows of white snow that collect on top of stumps of wood, and wooden houses covered in snow looks exactly like a gingerbread house covered in sugar icing.

-30ºC: The hottest winter destination of northern China

Posted by By Travel Maker July 30, 2024
Snow Town is China's hottest and best kept tourism secret, and now you can visit too!
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China now offers 15-day visa-free entry to holders of passports from these three countries

China now offers 15-day visa-free entry to holders of passports from these three countries

Posted by By Travel Maker July 16, 2024
If you hold a passport from these countries, you can visit China without a visa for tourism, business and visitation purposes. Find out how in this article.
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Corso Zundert, the Netherlands: How the hamlets prepare for the annual flower parade

Posted by By Travel Maker May 13, 2024
Every year on the first Sunday of September in Zundert, the Netherlands, 20 hamlets participate in Corso Zundert, a flower parade that takes all year and an entire community to…
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Venice charges permanent access fees to day visitors

Posted by By Travel Maker April 26, 2024
NOTE: THE VENICE ACCESS FEE WAS A TRIAL AND HAS ENDED AS OF JULY 28TH, 2025. The access fee is now a permanent feature. A calendar is released for the…
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A candy, donut and King with a crown themed float covered in dahlias.

The history of the amazing Corso Zundert: Netherland’s largest flower parade

Posted by By Travel Maker April 23, 2024
Nine meters tall and up to 19 metres long: these are the giant parade floats decorated with flowers that are pushed along the streets of Zundert in the Netherlands once a year. Learn about the fascinating history of this intangible heritage-listed event.
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A split screen image of a pink walled shop in Murano on the left and colourful buildings in Burano on the right in Venice, Italy. Photo copyright and credit: Author

Murano and Burano – the glass making islands of Venice, Italy: How to get there and what to see

Posted by By Travel Maker April 14, 2024
Murano and Burano are two islands in Venice, Italy, that are rarely mentioned when speaking of Venice. They are easy to get to and well worth the trip. What is…
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Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy. Photo copyright and credit: Author

Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy: what to do, what to expect, and how to get there + Is it worth going to

Posted by By Travel Maker April 12, 2024
Piazzale Michelangelo is a popular scenic lookout in Florence, Italy. The public square was built in the 19th century and is situated at the top of a hill so visitors…
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Rome on a shoestring budget: Free and low cost ways to see Rome, Italy

Posted by By Travel Maker April 7, 2024
Learn about how to see Rome on a low budget, including free attractions, transport passes and food and drink.
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