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Ketchikan, Alaska , is known for a handful of things. There's the famous Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. The stores up on stilts. Long, steep staircases that are actually considered streets, complete with road signs. And the largest collection of standing totem poles in the world. And the rain. Ketchikan is known for its rain. Thanks to its location between the sea and mountains, Ketchikan can get rather soggy. And, while this weather trend can easily be explained by science, I learned about a local Tlingit legend when I was at Totem Bight State Park that I like a whole lot better. The Legend of Kaats There once was a great Tlingit hunter named Kaats. He was so talented at hunting and trapping and fishing that nobody else in his village ever had to worry about gathering food. One day Kaats was hunting deep in the forest and came upon a fierce she-bear. But this bear was also a shape-shifter. And, upon seeing the mighty Kaats, she changed into her human

I knew I wanted to spend some time in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai , the laid-back, moat-enclosed, expat-filled largest city in northern Thailand. After hearing so many great things about the city — about how great it was as a base for digital nomads; about how great the food was; about how great the atmosphere would be — I decided to stay for 5 days after being off-grid for a week while I volunteered at Elephant Nature Park. But, being off-grid for a week for someone who makes a living online meant that I had a LOT to catch up on. Because of this, I regret to report that I didn't do a whole lot of sightseeing in Chiang Mai. Sure, I wandered around the Old Town, met some other bloggers for dinner, and found my way into a temple or two. But, by the time I was halfway through my stay, I still felt like I hadn't truly “seen” much of anything in Chiang Mai. Ask any traveler for suggestions in Chiang Mai, and they will tell you that you have to visit Wat Prah That Doi Suthep — the

Beijing is where modern meets ancient in China, while the rest of China is changing at a rapid pace, Beijing being the capital city, seems to to be more respectful of their culture and history. That makes it the prefect place to visit with kids. (more…)

Most hotels once you check out you’ll probably never be back. But that’s not the case with the Riu Negril Jamaica. There are very few hotels in the world that we’ve been back to. Actually, now that I think about it there are only 4 other hotels. We’ve checked back into Hotel Riu Negril twice but Hannah’s parents, on the other hand, our 2017 trip was their 14th time staying at the Hotel Riu Negril. In order for us to return to the same hotel it has to be special, here are 9 reasons why we’ll keep returning to the Hotel Riu Negril Jamaica. When looking for the best price and biggest selection of hotels in Jamaica check prices on Booking.com, we’ve found they are the best option and have a great cancelation policy.* 9 Reasons We’ll Go Back | Hotel Riu Negril Jamaica Swim-up bar Not going to lie my favorite spot at the Hotel Riu Negril is at a bar stool submerged in the pool. I could easily spend half my day making friends at the swim-up bar with a strawberry daiquiri in hand. You ar

DUBROVNIK HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Cheap Hostel  |  Best Party Hostel Interested? PIN NOW, read later! When you think of Croatia, there’s a 99% chance the first thing that comes to mind is the picture-esque coastal city of Dubrovnik. This gorgeous city has captured the curiosity and hearts of travelers for decades, and due to cheap prices and plenty of things to see and do, has become a popular backpacking destination. And with a ton of hostels available, the only difficult part is choosing one! Which is exactly why we have put together this bargain guide to the best hostels in Dubrovnik.  Organized by YOUR needs, this stress-free guide to the best hostels in Dubrovnik is here to help you do one thing – find an awesome hostel in Dubrovnik! To do this we’ve done a few things… First, we’ve taken all of the top-rated hostels in Hostel World and put them together in one list. No poorly reviewed hostels are here – only the cream of the crop! The

COPENHAGEN HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Party Hostel  |  Best Cheap Hostel   Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Beer, bikes and boobs. This should be the slogan for Copenhagen – one of the coolest, and hippest cities in all of Europe (You’ll understand exactly what I mean once you get there!) But as with all of Northern Europe, Copenhagen comes at a hefty price tag and can be a challenging destination for a budget traveler. So to help, we’ve put together this ultimate guide to the best hostels in Copenhagen! The Broke Backpacker’s hostel reviews are the best on the web. Period. To do this, there’s a few things we do. First, we take all of the highest reviewed hostels on Hostel World and bring them all into one list. No crappy hostels here – only the cream of the crop. THEN we take these hostels, and highlight their best features and put them into different categories. We understand that everyone has a different travel-style, so we reflect that with