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The places Jules has been, the things she's learned, and everything she'd tell a friend before they book their flight.
Why Gaafaru Island Is the Maldives Most Tourists Miss
Everyone pictures Maldives as overwater bungalows and $500/night resorts. I found something completely different on a tiny island where locals live — and it changed the way I travel forever.
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The Medina No Travel Blog Talks About
Marrakesh gets all the attention. But there's a medina an hour away that feels like stepping back 500 years — and almost nobody goes there.
Read MoreStaying Fit in Bali Without a Gym in Sight
Yoga on rice terraces, ocean swims at dawn, trail runs through rice paddies — here's how I kept my fitness routine alive in Bali.
Read MoreLisbon on $50 a Day — A Real Budget Breakdown
Forget the expensive "budget travel" guides that still cost you $200/day. Here's what I actually spent in Lisbon for a week.
Read MoreThe Thailand Islands That Haven't Been Ruined Yet
Koh Samui and Phuket are done. Here are the islands I actually recommend — the ones that still feel like Thailand used to.
Read MoreMy Full-Body Travel Workout (No Equipment Needed)
Hotel room, beach, hostel rooftop — this is the exact workout I do wherever I am in the world. 25 minutes and you're done.
Read MoreDiving with Whale Sharks in Gaafaru — What It's Actually Like
The photos don't do it justice. Here's the full honest account of what it's like to dive with whale sharks in the Maldives.
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