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Discovering Zimbabwe's Hidden Eastern Highlands
Discovering Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands

Discovering Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands

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I knew so little about Zimbabwe before heading there that I was both nervous and excited about discovering the country. Most travel narratives around Zimbabwe often revolve around Victoria falls, the hotspot for tourism here. Or the currency inflation challenges that the country continues to face. But there is so much more to Zimbabwe. I wanted to dig a little deeper. I had vaguely heard about the Eastern Highlands along the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border, and it got me intrigued. My couchsurfing…

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Day hike to Mt. Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Climbing Mt. Bisoke in Rwanda

Climbing Mt. Bisoke in Rwanda

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I had heard really good things about Rwanda – from breathtaking volcanic landscapes, to being one of the cleanest and safest African countries. Of all the places I had traveled to during the Covid pandemic, Rwanda surprised me the most with it’s really well thought out, logical and completely digitized approach to PCR testing for arriving tourists. It was heartening to see how quickly the nation has come together to recover from its troubled past and build a national identity….

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Paro Takstang is a beautiful monastery near Paro, Takstang. Often known as Tiger's Nest, it is one of the best day hikes in Bhutan
Independent day hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery in Paro, Bhutan

Independent day hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery in Paro, Bhutan

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Legend has it that in the 8th century Indian guru Padmasambhava flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to a cliff top near Paro, Bhutan. He later anointed this place to become a monastery. Hence the name Taktsang, meaning Tigress’s liar. Today, his body is said to be sealed and preserved in a chorten in the monastery. Flying into Paro Paro Taktsang, known as Tiger’s Nest, is perhaps Bhutan’s most iconic landmark. If you are flying into the…

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Horseback riding retreat in Boca Brava, a tiny island in the Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama
Where the horses run wild

Where the horses run wild

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Uprooting yourself from where you have grown up is a romantic idea, but one that comes with it’s unique challenges. Can you build a life that you want, would it feel like home, find what you are looking for.. ? I love meeting people who leave behind everything they know, and start anew. Boca Brava – locals’ recommendation When I was in Panama, one of my German hosts in Boquete recommended going to this horse riding retreat overlooking a beautiful…

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