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Topaz Hooper
Feb 12, 20248 min read
72 Hours in Barcelona
You've been dreaming about visiting Barcelona forever. Here's your 3-day itinerary.
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Topaz Hooper
Feb 18, 20236 min read
I Went To Qatar & Dubai for the World Cup. What You Read on the News Was True.
A first-hand account of the forced labor industry I witnessed in the UAE and Qatar while attending the World Cup games.
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Topaz Hooper
Sep 18, 202214 min read
The 7-Day Guide to Athens & Santorini
Going to Athens or Santorini, Greece? Take this 7-day guide with you!
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Topaz Hooper
Jun 29, 20225 min read
Visiting the Napa Valley? 7 Things to Do Besides Drinking Wine
There's more than just wine in the valley. Here are 7 things you've probably never done in the Napa Valley.
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Topaz Hooper
May 5, 20228 min read
A Weekend in Los Angeles: Malibu, the Getty, and the Tallest Rooftop Bar in the Western Hemisphere
Thinking of hitting LA in two days or less? Read this first to squeeze in great sights, food, and adventure.
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Topaz Hooper
Jan 12, 20227 min read
10 Fun Winter Things to Do in Banff, Canada
Planning an international ski trip? Visit Banff, Canada and do these 10 fun things.
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Topaz Hooper
Oct 19, 202117 min read
The 5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guide
Thinking of visiting Turkey? Read this 5-day guide before you go!
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Topaz Hooper
Aug 6, 20217 min read
Why Women Should Travel Alone and 3 Places to Start
Is traveling solo as a woman safe? The answer is YES. Here are a few reasons why women should travel solo and three countries to start.
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Topaz Hooper
Jun 21, 20218 min read
5 Things I Loved (And Hated) About Colombia
Colombia was a trip. Literally and figuratively. I had a great time, but not everything was fun and dandy. Here's the good, bad and the ugly
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Topaz Hooper
Apr 23, 20216 min read
Ripped Off While Abroad? Here's Why That's Not A Bad Thing
Hate getting ripped off? Well, it's actually not so bad. Here's why getting "ripped off" abroad is something you should support.
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Topaz Hooper
Mar 16, 20204 min read
7 Ways to Get Your Travel Fix When You’re Stuck at Home
Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? No worries. Here are 7 ways you can still feel like you're traveling while you're stuck at home.
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Topaz Hooper
Mar 2, 20204 min read
Dear Black Travelers, Stop Flossing in Third World Countries
Congratulations, black traveler. You make enough money to pay your bills and travel the world. Now, stop flossing in third world countries.
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Topaz Hooper
Jan 10, 20206 min read
7 Ways to See the Best of Italy
To train or not to train? This is the question. How I saw some of the most beautiful places in Italy and what mode of transport I recommend.
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Topaz Hooper
Jun 5, 201910 min read
5 Days in Sunny San Diego, Here's What I Did
An overview of our five day trip to San Diego with recommendations on food, accommodations and activities.
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Topaz Hooper
Apr 2, 20196 min read
Leave Your Home Country. Costa Rica is Better.
Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. I have visited 16 countries over the past 5 years and Costa Rica is a prized...
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Topaz Hooper
Mar 6, 20195 min read
7 Artsy & Unique Places to Experience in St. Petersburg, FL
St. Pete is the hidden gem in the Tampa Bay. Just 11 miles Southwest of Tampa, this small peninsula on a peninsula is home to some of the...
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Topaz Hooper
Feb 4, 20196 min read
How Adopting a Minimalist Mindset Helped Free Me Up to Travel
The first time I encountered the term “minimalist”, I was living in a Florida housing cooperative. I had 7 roommates in a shared house...
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Topaz Hooper
Jan 20, 20199 min read
6 Truths & Misconceptions about Russia & Why I Want to Visit (Again!)
Have you thought about visiting Russia but heard a lot of negative things about it? Before you give up on visiting Russia, read these...
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Topaz Hooper
Jan 9, 20196 min read
6 Cool & Unconventional Places Worth Visiting in the Netherlands
Taking a trip to the Netherlands? Want to go to some cool and unconventional places? Don't just visit Amsterdam. Check out this list of...
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Topaz Hooper
Jan 4, 201914 min read
5 Rules That Helped Me Save $5,000 and Travel to Europe for 5 months
5th time is the charm right? I've been working towards full-time travel for a long time. 5 years ago, I took my first international trip...
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