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Travel stories and experiences from all around the world. Read all the exciting adventures here!

The view of the clouds coming over the Table Mountain shelf from the summit | BIG tiny World Travel

Table Mountain Hiking or Cableway: The Best Way to the Top of Cape Town?

March 18, 2023

Which is the best way to the top of Cape Town’s famed Table Mountain: hiking or cableway? Read about both and find which is right for you! … More Table Mountain Hiking or Cableway: The Best Way to the Top of Cape Town?

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Aaron and Brianna drenched on a jet boat on the Rogue River in Oregon | BIG tiny World Travel

Rogue River by Jet Boat: How to Prepare for This Thrilling Adventure

March 12, 2023

If you’re considering a trip to the Oregon Coast, you should check out a jet boat tour! Click to read how to prepare and ways to save. … More Rogue River by Jet Boat: How to Prepare for This Thrilling Adventure

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How to Make Money While Traveling – 34 Practical Ways

December 2, 2022

Have you ever wanted to make money when traveling? These income ideas can keep you on the road longer – anywhere in the world! … More How to Make Money While Traveling – 34 Practical Ways

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Visiting the Himba Tribes in Namibia

August 23, 2022

Have you ever wanted to see a native tribe in Africa? We did and we can show you how you can visit the Himba Tribes in Namibia. … More Visiting the Himba Tribes in Namibia

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Okonjima Nature Reserve – The African Cat Experience

August 13, 2022

In search of big cats in Africa, we made our way to the Okonjima Nature Reserve. Read here all about our experience and see if we found them! … More Okonjima Nature Reserve – The African Cat Experience

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5-Day Backpacking Trip – Brown Bears in Alaska

August 13, 2022

Backpacking in the wilderness with grizzlies is an exhilarating experience. Read all about it from the comfort and safety of home! … More 5-Day Backpacking Trip – Brown Bears in Alaska

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How to Not get Stuck Driving to Deadvlei

August 13, 2022

It’s difficult to drive yourself to Deadvlei, but it can be done! Here’s how to not get stuck in the desert sand. … More How to Not get Stuck Driving to Deadvlei

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Climbing our First Sand Dune in Namibia – Big Daddy Dune

August 13, 2022

We climbed our first dune in Namibia and the views were stunning! Big Daddy Dune was a fun experience in the fog. … More Climbing our First Sand Dune in Namibia – Big Daddy Dune

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The sun glowing on Horsetail Fall, creating the famed Firefall phenomenon and making the rock look like a lava leviathan in Yosemite National Park | BIG tiny World Travel

How to See Firefall in Yosemite National Park (#2 of 1000 Experiences)

July 26, 2022

Looking to catch Yosemite’s famed Firefall? Read about our emotional experience and how to see the phenomenon for yourself! … More How to See Firefall in Yosemite National Park (#2 of 1000 Experiences)

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El Capitan in Yosemite National Park with fog clinging to its face | BIG tiny World Travel

Visiting Yosemite in Winter – The 5-Hour Koosh Ball (#1 of 1000 Experiences)

May 3, 2022

An experience doesn’t have to be positive to be memorable. Read the lessons we learned from surviving a snowstorm in Yosemite! … More Visiting Yosemite in Winter – The 5-Hour Koosh Ball (#1 of 1000 Experiences)

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