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Getting off the Beaten Path in Bucharest, Romania

This is a guest post from Marius Iliescu, the founder of Romanian Friend, an initiative for handpicked tours run by locals in Romania.

Romania’s capital is the newest up-and-coming travel destination in Eastern Europe. In recent years, the city has seen more and more tourists visit attracted by the mixed urban sights, young and vibrant culture, complicated past and, truth be told, affordable prices. Bucharest sits at the intersection of Western culture, Balkan fiery blood, Latin lifestyle and Oriental influences. All this makes it a surprisingly intense city to visit! [Read more…]

Getting Off the Beaten Path in Seoul, South Korea

Wondering what you will do on your next trip to Seoul, South Korea? As the capital and largest city in all of South Korea, there can be so much to see, do and eat that it can be a little overwhelming! This compiled list of the best things you will see, do and eat in Seoul, created by Arliss from Trekbible, will be your perfect guide for getting off the beaten path in Seoul, South Korea.

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Getting off the Beaten Path in Mumbai, India

Mumbai is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in India. We’ve visited twice now, but have barely scratched the surface of all there is to do! We’re so excited to feature this article by local Mumbaikar, Palak Gupta, as she shares her insider knowledge for getting off the beaten path in Mumbai, India.

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Getting Off the Beaten Path in Beijing, China

Getting advice from locals and expats before you travel is a great way to learn more about a city and make the most of your time there. We’re so excited to share this guest post from Sergi who lived and worked in Beijing for five years. In this article, he shares his top tips on the things to do in Beijing off the beaten path.

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Off the Beaten Path in Northern Thailand: Ban Mae Klang Luang Village

A Rural Weekend Getaway from Bangkok: Ban Mae Lang Kluang

Getting advice from a local on where to travel can lead to some amazing, off the beaten path experiences. Kieran shares about his trip to Ban Mae Klang Luang, about 80km (50 miles) from Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. We’ve been to Chiang Mai several times, but had never heard of this beautiful rural village in the hills. The journey to get there sounds like quite an adventure too! (Directions at the end)

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The Best How-To Guide for Getting Off the Beaten Path in Goa

The best way to learn about what to see, eat, and do in a place is from the locals and expats who live there! That’s why we’re excited to share these tips from Akshata, a Mumbai native who now lives and works in Goa, India as a Divemaster. Her tips make us want to hop on a plane back to India and delve deeper into the coastal hippie paradise we only scratched the surface of in 2014. Read on for Akshata’s tips for the best places to visit in Goa and the best things to do in Goa all while getting off the beaten path.

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Getting Off the Beaten Path in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

The best way to learn about what to do and where to go in a city is from the locals and expats who live there. That’s why we are so excited to share this guest post, written by Alex who was born and raised in Saigon, moved to Australia at 15, and now lives in Saigon again as an expat. In this article, he shares his favorite places to eat, drink and explore in the city. Take it away, Alex!

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5 Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in Taipei, Taiwan

Getting off the beaten path in Taipei, Taiwan. These are some of the the best things to do in Taipei.

We are excited to share this guest post from Nick Kembel, author of “Taiwan in the Eyes of a Foreigner.” Nick has been living in Taiwan for over nine years and is full of knowledge on the best eats and the best places to go in Taipei. He’s shared five of his top insider recommendations for things to do in Taipei, Taiwan.

Wondering what things to do in Taipei? Keep reading!

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Getting Off the Beaten Path in Mandalay

We are so excited to share this guest post from Oliver Hyde, a traveler/business consultant who has made Mandalay, Myanmar his home away from home in Asia. We love getting recommendations about a place from people who know it well. Read on for Oliver’s insider tips for getting off the beaten path in Mandalay. [Read more…]

Getting Off the Beaten Path in Phnom Penh

Huge thanks to our friends Nick and Dariece over at Goats On The Road for publishing our article about getting off the beaten path in Phnom Penh! We love sharing fun and offbeat experiences, and it’s an honor to have our article up on their site. Please read the article, share it, or comment below. Thanks a million 😀