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No Alcohol Whilst Traveling

by cruushlife / August 18, 2018January 31, 2021

A month before my flight from New York to Bangkok, a bet was made, hands were shook, drinks were downed and a decision to not drink for 90…

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DJI Mavic Pro Donsol, the Philippines and palm trees
Asia, Reflections

Travel Memories from five months in Asia

by cruushlife / May 12, 2018November 22, 2018

When I reflect on my trip, I wonder what travel memories will stick with me and what will be gone to the wind. We chose…

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Asia, travel gear

Pre-Departure: Health Planning to Travel Asia

by cruushlife / April 17, 2018May 4, 2018

When deciding to travel Asia, we figured five months would be the perfect amount of time to explore. Not wanting to be unprepared, we decided…

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Angkor Wat Carving
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Reflections: Solo Female travel in Cambodia

by cruushlife / April 5, 2018April 17, 2018

12 days alone in Cambodia There is a freedom I feel from traveling alone. A sense of independence and curiosity that overcomes me. I step…

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Sri Lanka

10 Awesome Activities in Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast

by cruushlife / March 22, 2018April 17, 2018

From Galle to Unawatuna Sri Lanka is an incredible country! It’s full of life, from the homemade ingredients in each dish, diverse animal life, to…

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Asia, Sri Lanka

Udawalawe is Sri Lanka’s Greatest Safari and should be on your Travel List

by cruushlife / March 16, 2018April 17, 2018

The Beginnings of a Safari Addiction Sri Lanka is known for its safari parks rivaling those in Africa. People come from all over to see…

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Asia, photography, travel gear

The Polaroid Camera: giving back through photographs

by cruushlife / March 4, 2018May 10, 2018

The Polaroid is the best item for a backpacking trip It allows you to give back to local people in a fun way! More importantly, you have…

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Asia, Safari, Sri Lanka

Herds of Asian Elephants, too little time

by cruushlife / February 27, 2018April 17, 2018

Kaudulla National Park is known to have close to 200 Elephants There is a TON of opportunity to spot wildlife in this teeny tiny country.…

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Sri Lanka

A brief history and guide to Polonnaruwa

by cruushlife / February 25, 2018April 24, 2018

History and planning advice for Polonnaruwa

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Reflections, Ulcerative Colitis

Traveling is my addiction and Ulcerative Colitis is my life

by cruushlife / February 15, 2018May 29, 2018

A decision to turn vegetarian and stop taking western medication

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