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How to Get from Vilanculos to Tofo, Mozambique: A Step-by-Step Guide

Apr 26, 2025 | Yina

If you’re visiting Mozambique, chances are that outside of Maputo, the two cities you’ll be exploring are Vilanculos and Tofo. Tofo is the country’s main tourist hub and is often more visited due to its closer proximity to the capital. However, Vilanculos was my favorite destination in Mozambique, and I highly recommend it—especially if you…

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Categories: How To Guide + Tips/Guides Tags: how to guide + mozambique + transportation

My Global Good Samaritan Encounters That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity (Part 3)

Dec 15, 2024 | Yina

Welcome back to the third installment of my feel-good travel stories! If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 and Part 2. I started this series to highlight the unexpected kindness I’ve encountered while traveling, especially in places that might have mixed reputations. Often, we’re advised to be overly cautious in new destinations, but my…

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Categories: Journal Tags: bus + dominican republic + feel good story + good samaritan + Santo domingo + saudi arabia + transportation

My Global Good Samaritan Encounters That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity (Part 2)

Jun 30, 2024 | Yina

I started this thread of posts to share feel-good encounters I’ve experienced while traveling (If you haven’t already, check out Part 1). Often, people are overly cautious and on edge when visiting new destinations, especially places with a mixed reputation. However, I’ve been fortunate to meet several amazing strangers during my travels, and I cherish…

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Categories: Journal Tags: brazil + buenos aires + feel good story + iguazu falls + transportation

Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting India (Part 2)

May 27, 2024 | Yina

Welcome back to the second installment of my lessons from India. If you missed Part 1, I explained why India is such an awesome destination for a long visit. Make sure you check the first post out. Now, let’s dive into more insights and discoveries from my six-week adventure that I hope will be useful…

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Categories: Tips/Guides Tags: India + transportation

My Global Good Samaritan Encounters That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity (Part 1)

Apr 27, 2024 | Yina

As a solo female traveler, I’ve learned to navigate the world with a healthy dose of caution. Yet, time and again, I’ve been humbled by the kindness and generosity of strangers. In a world often overshadowed by negativity, these encounters serve as reminders of the inherent goodness that exists among us. In this post, I…

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Categories: Journal Tags: airport + border crossing + feel-good story + iraq + transportation + travel fumble + uruguay

Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting India (Part 1)

Apr 25, 2024 | Yina

It’s always a challenge for me to single out a favorite country, but one thing’s certain: India holds a spot in my top five. My six-week journey across Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan still left me feeling like I’d merely skimmed the surface of its wonders. The country truly has it all—bustling…

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Categories: Tips/Guides Tags: India + language + transportation

Half Awake in the Middle of an Expressway in Gurugram, India at 3 am

Apr 25, 2024 | Yina

Extending my stay in Jaipur, India, meant rearranging my travel plans to catch an early flight to Nepal from the New Delhi airport. With limited affordable options available, I booked a 6 am flight and reserved an 8 pm bus ticket from Jaipur to Delhi, aiming to reach the airport in time for the flight’s…

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Categories: Journal Tags: India + transportation

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i always tell people not to have FOMO when it come i always tell people not to have FOMO when it comes to travel because, in reality, a lot of destinations offer really similar experiences . For example, these photos from the red dunes in Mozambique really remind me of the sandwich harbor dunes in Namibia. In my most recent blog post, I do 7 side-by-side photo comparisons from my travels to show that everywhere across the world actually looks the same 🤭 Check it out on the Sightseer’s Syllabus (link in bio)
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