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The Real Side of Travel: Melissa Rodway on Travel Fatigue, Travel Ego, and Why People Matter More Than Places
Alex Melendez 6/5/26 Alex Melendez 6/5/26

The Real Side of Travel: Melissa Rodway on Travel Fatigue, Travel Ego, and Why People Matter More Than Places

Travel author Melissa Rodway explores travel fatigue, human connection, and the realities behind modern travel.

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Machu Picchu Fails: 21 Things NOT to Do
Alex Melendez 5/26/26 Alex Melendez 5/26/26

Machu Picchu Fails: 21 Things NOT to Do

Avoid these 21 Machu Picchu mistakes and make your Peru trip way better.

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Cusco Central Market – The Most Authentic Food in Peru?
Alex Melendez 5/26/26 Alex Melendez 5/26/26

Cusco Central Market – The Most Authentic Food in Peru?

Explore San Pedro Market and discover the most authentic flavors of Peru.

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The Truth About Doing Machu Picchu Without a Guide
Alex Melendez 5/2/26 Alex Melendez 5/2/26

The Truth About Doing Machu Picchu Without a Guide

I skipped a guide at Machu Picchu. Here’s what I learned and why it worked.

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What Living in 12 Countries Was Really Like for Sarah Aviram
Alex Melendez 4/29/26 Alex Melendez 4/29/26

What Living in 12 Countries Was Really Like for Sarah Aviram

What it’s really like living in 12 countries while working remotely full-time.

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I Hiked Machu Picchu Mountain - Peru's Best View?
Alex Melendez 4/23/26 Alex Melendez 4/23/26

I Hiked Machu Picchu Mountain - Peru's Best View?

Hiking Machu Picchu Mountain was brutal—but the view from the top made it unforgettable.

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Getting to Machu Picchu Isn’t Easy – My Peru Travel Story
Alex Melendez 4/20/26 Alex Melendez 4/20/26

Getting to Machu Picchu Isn’t Easy – My Peru Travel Story

Getting to Machu Picchu isn’t easy—here’s the full step-by-step journey, tips, and mistakes to avoid.

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Briana Gervat Walked 500 Miles Through WWI Battlefields… Alone
Alex Melendez 4/17/26 Alex Melendez 4/17/26

Briana Gervat Walked 500 Miles Through WWI Battlefields… Alone

Briana Gervat walked 500 miles alone across WWI battlefields—here’s what the journey revealed about history.

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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Travel Guide
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Travel Guide

Visiting Tiananmen Square feels intense at first, but the experience is far more manageable than expected.

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The Truth About the Great Wall of China (Not What I Expected)
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

The Truth About the Great Wall of China (Not What I Expected)

The Great Wall isn’t just a landmark—it’s a physically intense, emotional experience that truly surprises visitors.

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Akihabara Guide: 10 Pro Tips for Anime & Gaming Lovers (Avoid These Mistakes)
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

Akihabara Guide: 10 Pro Tips for Anime & Gaming Lovers (Avoid These Mistakes)

10 must-know Akihabara tips for anime, gaming, shopping, and avoiding common mistakes in Tokyo’s Electric Town.

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Top 13 Japan-Based Movies and Shows – Ranked From Worst to Best
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

Top 13 Japan-Based Movies and Shows – Ranked From Worst to Best

The best Japan-based movies and shows ranked—from classics to modern hits that capture Japan’s culture.

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Tokyo’s Top 7 Nightlife Spots – Ranked and Exposed
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

Tokyo’s Top 7 Nightlife Spots – Ranked and Exposed

Tokyo’s best nightlife spots ranked—from iconic districts to hidden local gems worth visiting at night.

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Tokyo’s 3 Most Unique Experiences (That Travelers Always Miss)
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

Tokyo’s 3 Most Unique Experiences (That Travelers Always Miss)

Tokyo’s most unique experiences ranked—sumo, samurai, and owl café. What’s actually worth doing?

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10 BIGGEST Cherry Blossom Mistakes in Japan (RANKED!)
Alex Melendez 4/16/26 Alex Melendez 4/16/26

10 BIGGEST Cherry Blossom Mistakes in Japan (RANKED!)

Avoid these 10 cherry blossom mistakes in Japan to experience sakura season the right way.

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Tokyo’s 13 BEST Cherry Blossom Spots Ranked
Alex Melendez 3/24/26 Alex Melendez 3/24/26

Tokyo’s 13 BEST Cherry Blossom Spots Ranked

Tokyo’s 13 best cherry blossom spots ranked—from iconic parks to hidden gems locals love most.

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I Found Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Hill
Alex Melendez 3/24/26 Alex Melendez 3/24/26

I Found Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Hill

Asukayama Park offers quiet cherry blossoms and local vibes, but distance makes it a trade-off.

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Walking Tokyo’s Legendary Cherry Blossom Greenway
Alex Melendez 3/23/26 Alex Melendez 3/23/26

Walking Tokyo’s Legendary Cherry Blossom Greenway

Chidorigafuchi offers iconic cherry blossom views, but crowds and traffic noise change the experience.

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I Found Hachiko’s Grave Under Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Alex Melendez 3/23/26 Alex Melendez 3/23/26

I Found Hachiko’s Grave Under Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

Aoyama Cemetery offers peaceful cherry blossoms and Hachiko’s real grave far from Tokyo crowds.

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I Found Tokyo’s Secret “Little Europe”
Alex Melendez 3/23/26 Alex Melendez 3/23/26

I Found Tokyo’s Secret “Little Europe”

Jiyugaoka blends cherry blossoms, cafés, and European charm into Tokyo’s most underrated neighborhood.

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