A Locals Guide To Thies Town
I live in Normandy, Thies, Senegal. Normandy is a small town in Thies with a lot to learn and understand. From the feeding habit and fashion sense to health, Thies remain an enjoyable town....
Author: exploringthisrock
Stop making Bucket lists
I recently answered a question about which are the must visit places to add to a bucket list, but before I answered the question I want to make it clear I am NOT a...
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Oakland, San Francisco
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Entries now open to nominate Campsite of the Year
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Amtrak – Seattle to Vancouver
Ok, so I had just spent 4 wonderful days in Seattle enjoying a wonderful conference and catching up with some great mates. After catching up with one of the guys over coffee I checked...
My four days in Seattle
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