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Grond has been traveling the world for nearly 10 years, but he says it was his 2019 trip to Syria that had the biggest impact.

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The traveler who's been globetrotting for nearly 10 years

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The traveler who's been globetrotting for nearly 10 years

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The dutch blogger, Tom Grond embarked on a round-the-world trip in December 2012 and has travelled to around 130 different countries.
Before setting off his ongoing trip, he'd saved enough money to sustain a life of travel continuously for around three years. Tom stayed in hostels and live as frugally as he possibly could to keep costs down. As social media came up in the 2010s, he realised that there was a high possibility to earn money, writing and posting about his adventures. Although he has become a "travel influencer" Tom came up against the pressure of having to produce content for Social media and eventually he launched his blog "Traveltomtom".
Nowadays, he looks back on his early journeys when he stayed in packed dorms although he keeps being up for travelling, his true passion. However, he admits that it's highly unlikely to have a relationship moving to a new place every couple of weeks, sometimes every couple of days.
Despite his mainly positive experiences, he was recently detained in Gabon, due to a misunderstanding and he realised how far away he is from his loved ones.
Tom admits that Syria is the most impressive country he had ever visited, where he saw some cities completely devastated during the long-term war. He's been in Pakistan four times, Thailand 17 times and he goes to Turkey a couple times a year.
In coming months he'll be heading to West Africa, visiting Senegal, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ghana as well as Equatorial Guinea. Tom Grond will officially celebrate a decade on the road in December but he doesn't even know where he'll stay then.

Maribel Velázquez

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Inma Menacho

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Surprise trips in wich the least important is the destination

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Surprise trips in wich the least important is the destination

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Only if you are a globetrotter, this kind of travelling is up for you.
Different websites, like Wowtrip or Drumwit, offer a type of travel in wich until the last moment you will not know the destination.
Sometimes we don´t get round to prepare a trip, so I find this kind of travelling suitable for those who likes surprises.
On the other hand, you don´t have time to find out about information about your destination, but it´s great for switching off from routine
You can rule out destinations you have already enjoyed.
When you arrive to the airport, you embark on a surprise trip.
Small surprise getaways in which the hotel and flights are included, and which are designed so that you do not think anything.
Others, like Flykube, let you know two days before the trip wich is the destination, so you don´t go crazy preparing your suitcase.
And quiet, being getaways between 2 and 5 days, the destination will not be more than 10 hours, you can make the most of your trip.

By Cristina Alfaro

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                          Travel Challange

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                          Travel Challange

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Víctor José Cordero Guillén.

The best travel challange that you can do if you are young enough and you like high speed and risk sports is, far and away, a race competition through the Egipt desert arraving to the Giza´s Piramid.

Although you must haven´t been up for such dangerous challenge, you finally will get round to do it under safe coditions, as long as, you may have found out about this race might have been the more exciting experience in your life that you might have been embarked on

It is necesary an appropriated equipment and, of course, a lot of provisions, almost water and dry food. The lack of water at the heart of the desert can be a life or death matter in this kind of adventure.

It is also necesary a G.P.S. in order to know exactly were you are at any time or if you got far off the beaten track.

If you love high speed an explore by yourself uncharted territories as vast golden  Egipt desert, you must have taken the best choice to switch off from your routine, and of course you might have gotten away from ordinary life in the city.

Finally, when you have come against this exhausting competition, it won´t be important if you lost the race because you must have won the most original life experience and, probably, you could have looked back on it as the most demanding challeng in your life you were able to finish.

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“Get Around Using A Language Different From Your Primary Language

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“Get Around Using A Language Different From Your Primary Language

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Have you ever thought to embark on a travel challenge? If your answer is “yes”, You should read this proposal;

“Get Around Using A Language Different From Your Primary Language

You only have to set off for a trip where the language barrier will be the main problem to come up against. There are a few countries such us Buthan, Comoros, Tubulu, Kiribati, where you can only speak their local language. How do you ask for directions, greeting, or where you can buy bread or water will be the problems that you will come across.

If you are up for doing the trip, you won´t need to brush up on your language skills, because in all probablility  you will never learn  the local language before that you get in.

There is a high possibility that after days of traveling and facing a lack of communication, you think that you made a wrong choice . Although if you are sure to achieve your aim of getting by in a country where you only hear unfamiliar sounds, you should fill your backpack with patience .
Of course, if you previously study the basics of the local language, in all probability you will have an enormous possibility to be successful.

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Visiting places in Britain starting with the letter Z

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Wim Hof, more known as "The Iceman" is a Dutch expert athlete who in response for the grief he had because of his wife's death, decided to train himself in withstanding really dangerous cold temperatures!

There are tons of challenges he has accomplished, such as, swimming the longest distance ever under ice (188 feet), going to many freezing off beaten track places, or setting the world record of the longest full-body exposure to ice, with a not disillusionating at all time of 1 HOUR AND 53 MINUTES!

However, the challenge we are covering in this post is probably the one that skyrocketed his fame for how astonishing it is.

In order to prove his point of cold being just a concept from your mind, he decided to embark on an adventure to climb Mount Everest, which is already considered really difficult and dangerous, but with a very interesting catch; he did it only wearing shorts, and that is it.

To put all readers in perspective, Mount Everest's hottest registered temperature is -19 degrees Celcius, whereas the coldest reaches -60 degrees.

The best part of all this is that Wim Hof barely could not finish the challenge, but not because he felt cold, rather that "he had problems with his feet".

I do not know about you, but I may feel rather disillusioned and ashamed to "freezing" over a temperature of 10 degrees now.

Now the question is: Do you have the bravery to even consider doing this?
If your answer somehow might be "Yes", you should consider checking his book called "The Wim Hof Method", which he explains how he prepares for these freezing challenges. There are also many webs that cover this, with one of them's link down below.

https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Article made by Pedro Salado

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Are you eager for exciting experiences? Perhaps you would like to embark on a mind-blowing mix between travel and rally.

The Mongol Rally is a 10,000 miles adventure from Europe to Mongolia. On this long-haul journey you must come up against impenetrable areas and uncharted territories. There are only three rules:

Your car have an engine limit of 1,000cc. This means that the crappier and cheaper the car, the better.

You are completely on your own, so take plenty of provisions.

You must raise at least 1000£ for charity.

Although it's a rally, it's not a race. There is no prize for being the first to reach the finish line, except for the breathtaking views and switching off from everyday life. It is not the destination what matters, it is the jorney, but it is also quite possible that during the travel your car suffer some breakdowns, so you must know something about mechanic or team up with some friends.

If you like to find out about amazing places off the beaten track and live the ultimate adventure, this is the race for you. You can be sure that after such an adventure you must have collected enough memories to look back on with pride.

https://www.theadventurists.com/mongol-rally/

By Gonzalo González Romero

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Today, I would like to talk about Daniel Tunnard. A man who one day decided to embark on taking the 141 bus lines in Buenos Aires and write a book about that. I guess, an idea like that must have been came across during a bus ride.

Despite the fact that he is a seasoned globetrtter, getting this challenge, took him more than six months. Probably, he got up against numerous drawbacks, so, I suppose, he may well have thought to call it off. Fortunately, he got it and left us this inspiring book.

His book was titled Colectivaizeishon, because buses are called “colectivos” in Argentina. Not only is the book a different and fun way to visit the city, but also is full of adventures and anecdotes.

I believe, it should be a good idea for local politicians to retrace his ruotes, especially those off the beaten track, in order to find out about urbanization issues, traffic order and citizen complains. Buenos Aires may be too large to do that, but most Spanish cities are smaller, so, slowly but surely, they could achieve it.

By Virginia Carreño Suárez

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The cheapest flight every day for a week

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The cheapest flight every day for a week

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Would you like to set off for a trip where you don’t know what your final destination is going to be? Ben Morris came across this wonderful idea: to travel every day for a week and the cheapest airplane ticket tells you where. Are you up for this new adventure?

Ben Morris is a well-known globetrotter who has built his path in Youtube by sharing his adventures. In this case, he embarked on a trip which consists of travelling to the cheapest place he can find out about.

His experience started in London on Monday, then he took a plane to Amsterdam, afterwards he visited Hamburg, Oslo and he ended up in Viena by Friday. He came up against wide difficulties such as airports bursting with people, packing for multiple climates and also he had a plane called off at the last minute once.

Chances are that you may well find this kind of trip tiring and time-consuming because you don’t have too much time to spare at the locations. However, you might discover off the beaten track places you have never heard of and it is a great opportunity to switch off from your daily responsibilities.

So successful was his idea that he inspired others to give it a try and do a similar trip.

By María Atienza Ramírez

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I Took the CHEAPEST Flight EVERYDAY for a WEEK… (How did I end up here)

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Watch the Northern Lights from inside a glass igloo in Finish Lapland.

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Watch the Northern Lights from inside a glass igloo in Finish Lapland.

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Would you like to live an indescribable experience and switch off from work and studies? If so, this is your ideal destination.

Glass igloos are a great way to watch the Northern Lights from your bed, and Finish Lapland is known to be the best places to see them.

At the heart of Kakslauttanen  we can find  one of the best areas in the world where you can observe the northern lights.                                            The Northern Lights season starts at the end of August and lasts until the end of April. Therefore, I think that it would be a perfect idea if you set off this trip in September because you may find some more expensive in other months. It is extremely possible during peak times around Christmas and New Years.

Although it is a long houl trip, it is worth visiting it if you like nature. In addition, it is a place off the bitten track what you will allow to enjoy the landscape in a more relaxed way.

On the other hand, you will be able to do a lot of fantastic activities such as skiing, snowboarding, trying dog sledding, taking a traditional Finnish sauna, learning how to kicksled, drinking cloudberry wine… In all possibility you will have a wonderful time.

Don't put it off any longer and make your reservation as soon as possible. You will not regret it.

By Alejandra Rubio

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The house of the presenter. Source: @okos_ (2020)

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Would you like to know the darkest and most gloomy places in the world? You don't need to leave the sofa because the famous youtuber Portillo shows you the most interesting abandoned locations. Prepare some snacks and relax.

Portillo is a famous youtuber who takes his camera to underground sites and uncharted territories.

Some of the first places he visited in order to do the famous "urban exploration" were an abandoned mansion, abandoned country house, an abandoned mine and he even entered a completely lonely town without a single living soul.

This young boy usually records his expeditions with his colleague Marc Vilas and uploads them to his YouTube channel "OKOS". They both have a great sense of adventure and they are up for the unknown. They love packing up their bags with provisions and outdoor gear. Once they arrive at the site (they usually arrive at night), they look for a place to set up camp and the next day they are ready to film their adventures.

Before embarking on those places, Portillo finds out about the history of the place. His videos are surprising because they are recorded in places where time seems to have stopped. Possibly, people who lived there might have left very quickly, leaving all their memories behind.

I recommend you to check out his Youtube channel to get away from the routine and enjoy some high-quality videos about houses where it is highly possible that ghosts wander around.

Esperanza Moreno

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but creating the Wow Effect is an Art"

Gifting one travel to someone is surely one of the most meaningful and creative presents you can make. Things get consumed, get broken, get forgotten; the memories and the learnings that a trip can give instead, are invaluable, and can last a lifetime.

Still, have you ever wondered how to wrap a trip? How to tell the other person what you prepared for him/her in an original way and how to create that WOW effect that'll surprise them and leave them speechless? After all, a journey is not the easiest thing to pack inside a box!

I found myself in this situation once, when I had planned to gift my girlfriend a short getaway to Paris for her birthday, but didn't have a clue on how to tell her.

I thought of simply give her a copy of the flight ticket, but it sounded extremely boring and un-romantic to me (and somewhat predictable too if the other person likes travelling a lot!).

Carefully planning all the details for a trip takes quite some time (as I also explain in my article How to Gift a Trip and Don't Mess Up! ); the least we can do is avoid ruining all our great effort with a boring delivery. Instead, what we need is to cherry-top our travel-cake with creativity to make for a unique and memorable surprise!

As I thought for hours about the best way to deliver the birthday gift to my girlfriend, I came up with numerous different ideas which I thought of sharing in this article for all other creative travel-buddies finding themselves in my situation xD

The following are 10 Creative Ways to Gift a Surprise Trip. At the end of the article in the conclusions, I'll also tell you which one I personally went for! 😉

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10 Creative Ways to Reveal a Surprise Trip - Lost on The Route

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Gifting one travel to someone is surely one of the most meaningful and creative presents you can make. Things get consumed, get broken, get forgotten; the memories and the learnings that a trip can give instead, are invaluable, and can last a lifetime. Still, have you ever wondered how to wrap a trip?

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Visiting every country in the world without flying.

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Visiting every country in the world without flying.

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Recently I came across with one of the most difficult trips that I have always heard of, so i decided not to put off this post.
Graham Hughes a globetrotter from Liverpool embarked on a trip all over the world starting in 2009 and finishing 4 years later. The only rule was to get away from airplane always setting foot on dry land.
He had to came up against difficulties like dealing with public transport bursting with people or having called the buses off. Furthermore, He always tried to find out about the different countries and routes before he arrived to a country. He visited 201 countries but the Guinnes World Record did not approve as a World Record because they claimed that he went through Russia illegaly, so he tried to brush up his feat obtaining a visa for travelling to Russia.
Not only was this trip difficult but also was rewarding because He raised an awful lot of money for charity.

By Borja Núñez

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It is a very inspiring and intriguing video made by Drew Binsky.

He shows us an exciting globetrotter family with an amazing mum, Chantal and her three sweet daughters. On one hand, as they had visited all the countries in the world, they must have experienced many different cultures and have seen many different lifestyles. It is certain that they will be very respectful to others, no matter what their languages, their skins and their customs are. On the other hand, chances are that they could have come up against lots of difficulties. But unquestionably, the positives of this lifestyle certainly outweigh the negatives.

After watching the video about the lovely family, I am up for a trip with my two children. This time I would like to visit an off the beaten track village, that may well be an uncharted one. I do believe that this experience we will look back on with fondness in the future.

By Jinlian Liang

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3 Kids | 197 Countries (The Travel Family)

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The surprise trip challenge (Laura Lorente)

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There is no better experience than embark on a trip and get away from the rutine.
For that reason I think that the surprise trip challenge can be very interesting and also affordable, in fact I have already surprised my daughter when we took her to Disneyland. She couldn´t have imagined we were taking her there.
Well, this challenge consist in planning a trip for someone else without telling him/her.
First of all you have to find out what is the other person´s dream destination, if it is an off the beaten track country or in the contrary at the heart of a touristic place.
Once you have choosen the destination you would have to come up against some difficulties, such us asking for holidays at the other person´s job and making an itinerary secretly.
The funniest part could be how to reveal that you are going on a surprise trip, there are a lot of creative ways to reveal it like for example with the use of technology creating a QR code, give a luggage with a packing list or just taking him/her  directly to the airport.

A surprise challenge was something I had never get round to do it but once I have done it, I am sure I will repeat it.

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Are you looking for a fantastic way to show your spouse or significant other some love? A surprise trip is one of the best ways to do it. While surprise trips are fun and exciting, planning them can be stressful because you want to make sure your loved one will enjoy the trip while also keeping it a secret.

So, how do you plan a surprise trip for your spouse or significant other? One of the hardest parts of planning a surprise trip for your partner is keeping it a secret. The following steps can help you plan the perfect surprise getaway:

Start planning well in advance.

Find a few helping hands.

Create a new email address.

Use a payment option you don't share with your partner.

Find out your partner's free time.

Plan a budget for your trip.

Pick a destination that you know your partner will love.

Make an itinerary for your vacation days.

Pack secretly.

Planning a romantic getaway surprise isn't easy - especially if both of you have busy schedules. However, this article will tell you how to plan a surprise trip for your lover that is guaranteed to be a success!

9 Steps to Plan a Surprise Trip for Your Spouse or Significant Other

Instead of making random moves that might blow your secret, follow these steps to help you skip the overwhelming part of planning and allow you to put together the perfect surprise trip.

1. Start Planning Well in Advance

Planning your trip early is crucial for its success. You have a higher chance of making it work, and the eleventh-hour stress is avoided.
Some of the benefits of planning your surprise trip early are:

Since early booking is generally cheaper, you'll save money.

You'll have more opportunities to travel at any date and to any destination.

Most holiday destinations provide exclusive events during holidays that are limited to early bookers.

2. Find a Few Helping Hands

Does the success of your surprise trip depend on the help of family or friends? Ask the most reliable (and trustworthy) people to help you plan the trip. For instance, if you need someone to bring the luggage to the airport secretly, they can help get it there for you without your loved one knowing.

However, minimize the number of people who know about the surprise as much as possible. Only tell someone if it's necessary - it is a critical secret after all.

3. Create a New Email Address

To keep your plans secret, you should create a new email address for all of the bookings and other correspondence regarding the trip. You don't want an email about the trip being sent to an account that your spouse or significant other can access. Also, never leave the email up when you leave your computer because they can easily see it.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when planning a surprise trip is using a shared credit or debit card. Your loved one might see a notification of the transactions and ask questions. Instead, use an account that you don't share with your spouse or use other payment options available.

5. Find Out Your Partner's Free Time

If your partner is the type to write down their to-do lists and weekly plans, this won't be hard. Do some detective work on their phone or calendar and find the times that they are free. But what if the schedule of your significant other is usually unpredictable? That's when you ask them to take the time off for something else or if possible you can arrange the time off with their company.

6. Pick a Budget for Your Trip

Planning the trip with no regard for the expenses could backfire on you and make your loved one upset about the money spent. Create a budget that works with the living expenses that you and your spouse or significant other have. Also, book early to grab a bargain and keep your budget small.

7. Pick a Special Destination

It can be difficult to decide on a surprise trip location. Where does your spouse want to go? Would they like to swim with turtles in Cancun, or would they rather spend weekend nights in Las Vegas? Make sure to consider your loved one's wants when choosing the destination.

If you listen to the things that excite your partner, you may remember their dream travel plans from past conversations. However, your spouse could be the type that doesn't care much about trips. If this is the case, you may have to create a conversation to learn where they would love to go.

Be sure to choose a destination that will be special to you and your partner. A place away from home that the two of you can both enjoy is worth going to more than any other traditionally "magical place." Just because a certain destination is popular doesn't mean that it is right for you and your loved one.

8. Make an Itinerary for Your Vacation Days

If you don't plan your days, you can end up with spontaneity that might become too hectic to be romantic. Choose activities that are special to your partner. You can also plan a variety of activities to partake in so that your spouse can choose what they'd most like to do.
If your partner likes adventure, make it happen. If they'd love a quiet treat day, plan a couple's massage and a phone-free dinner.
9. Pack Secretly

Now, this is the hard part. How do you take their clothes without them knowing? You can pack the things they won't notice are gone, and you can do it when they are not at home.

You can also pack the stuff you know they will need first and ask them to grab a few things the moment you reveal the surprise. If they need special clothes for outings that are planned, you can let them know.

If your spouse is particular about how he or she dresses and you aren't the stylist in the family, tell them a week or two (shipping takes time. lol) before the trip what to pack and the weather. For instance, please pack 3 days worth of clothing (dinner, casual and beachwear) for a warm climate.

Surprise Trip Ideas for Your Significant Other

You now know how to plan a surprise trip successfully, but you may be struggling with destination ideas. Not all romantic trips have to be in exotic places. Some trip ideas that you can consider are listed below.

Road Trips

Road trips are great for adventurous couples. Reigniting love on the road can be genuinely romantic. Pack some gear that'll come in handy and drive off into the sunset. If you don't know where to go, here are three great road trip ideas:

Ride down the Pacific Coast Highway for breathtaking ocean views.

Travel Route 66 and drive until you cannot drive anymore.

Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Wine Tasting

Does your partner appreciate wine creation and tasting? You can take them to Napa Valley and spice it up with the Wine Train for an epic memory. Even better, take them for a special wine tasting experience at these exclusive wineries:

MJ and LJ toasting at Santos Wines in Santorini, Greece

Romantic Experiences

From bathing under the sun in Botswana to spending a night in a European ice hotel, there are several romantic travel ideas if you enjoy exploring diverse cultures. You can check these out:

To see other romantic experiences, read more here.

MJ and LJ's Date in the Sahara Desert

Art Exploration

Is your spouse the artistic type? If so, art galleries and spectacular museums are places they would love. There are museums and galleries all over the world that can inspire awe in anyone. Try visiting one of these five galleries and museums:

In Conclusion

Planning a surprise trip for your spouse or significant other doesn't have to be stressful! If you follow these steps, you will be able to plan a surprise romantic getaway that is catered to your partner with no issues.

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9 Steps to Plan A Surprise Trip for your Significant Other - That Couple Who Travels

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Are you looking for a fantastic way to show your spouse or significant other some love? A surprise trip is one of the best ways to do it. While surprise trips are fun and exciting, planning them can be stressful because you want to make sure your loved one will enjoy the trip while also keeping it a secret.

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Do you need to switch off from work? If this is your case, in all probability you should embark on a trip to Samana Peninsula, in The Dominican Republic, a paradise off the beaten track.
Despite being a long-haul flight, once there you can descend into the heart of the Earth by visiting caves, where it is quite possible that you can search for its hidden gems. But it is important not to forget provisions!
Besides, there is a strong likelihood that you enjoy the trip if you love nature, as you will be able to watch beautiful sunsets from its unspoilt beaches.
The best months to set off your trip are from December to May, otherwise you will have to put off it due to the hurricanes typical of that area.
Without a doubt, it is the best place to get away from crowds!
Virginia Sánchez
12 Inspiring Travel Challenges (For Each Month Of The Year) (ntripping.com)

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Ride the last narrow-gauge train in Bulgaria

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Are you a globetrotter being up for an unforgettable travel challenge?

If that´s so, don´t put it off anymore. It´s time for you to embark on a journey full of exciting and memorable moments. It´s guaranteed that under no circumstances are you going to feel disillusioned.

Then, my suggestion for you today is to go to the heart of Bulgaria and ride the last narrow-gauge train in that country.

Chances are that, at this point, you might be wondering what narrow-gauge trains are. Before setting off this journey you have to know that they are rare species of trains which run on narrow rails and nowadays there is just one line left in Bulgaria.

The line was constructed between the 1920s and the 1940s. It´s said that riding this narrow-gauge train is like a time-machine trip since time has stopped in the villages whose train stations you pass.

The ride is the most authentic glimpse into the lives of the people from the surrounding mountains. It cuts through the magical Rhodope Mountains and the proud Pirin Mountain.

So what are you waiting for? Tomorrow might be too late for you to hit the road...

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