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A man in gloves adjusting the spike piercing a cheek of a boy, while a woman is passing by with a reaction of shock, during Jay or Phuket Vegetarian Festival, also known as Thailand's self-mutilation festival; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Self Mutilation Festival: Exhibition Meets Voyeurism at Phuket’s Jor Soo Gong Naka Shrine

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2024, an inflated goddess sitting on a lotus, decoration, during sunset; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival Food: Eat, Pray, Feast

Thailand immigration stamp in Croatian passport showing the entrance to the country on 20th of October 2024, and validity of visa exemption until 30th of November 2024 - the sobering proof for travel blogger Ivan Kralj who bought his flight out of Thailand on 2nd of December, believing he is respecting the 60 day stay limit, thus calling for visa overstay in Thailand; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Options for a Visa Overstay in Thailand: Help, I Miscalculated My Travel Days!

Orange rabbit hiding under the seats on a Seajets ferry operating between Kythira island and Athens; the bunny was let loose, and freely explored the ship during the journey; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Bunny’s Ferry Tale: Rabbit on The Run Aboard Seajets

On a rainy day, passengers waiting at Budapest Airport tarmac to board the Wizzair plane, as seen through a wet plane window; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Hungarian Granny, Sandwich, and Unexpected Act of Plane Kindness

Late Angela Laurier, French-Canadian contortionist bending her spine in her performance "Deversoir" during the Festival Novog Cirkusa in Zagreb, Croatia; black-and-white photo by Jean Pierre Estournet.

The Lesson on Performing: Nobody Can Bend Indefinitely

Self Mutilation Festival: Exhibition Meets Voyeurism at Phuket’s Jor Soo Gong Naka Shrine

Phuket Vegetarian Festival Food: Eat, Pray, Feast

Sunset in Southampton, with the outlines of a cruise ship, nightscape; photo by Frankie Lu, Unsplash.

The Best Day Trips from Southampton When You’re Tight on Time

A woman posing for a photo standing next to the Juliet's statue in Munich, whose breast has changed color due to excessive statue rubbing by tourists, photo by Goran Jakus, Depositphotos.

Statue Rubbing: Good Luck or Bad Taste?

Basel Messe building with a "window to Heaven", an architectural masterpiece by Herzog & de Meuron. Exploring amazing architecture is one of the best free things to do in Basel, Switzerland. Photo by Ivan Kralj

20 Best Free Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland

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Dobos torte, zserbo cake and Esterhazy torte are some of the most recognizable names of Hungarian pastry. But are they the best Hungarian desserts in Budapest? Photo by Ivan Kralj

Budapastry: 12 Best Hungarian Desserts in Budapest

View of the plane aisle with bulkhead seats in the first plan, photo by Aapsky, Depositphotos.com

Bulkhead Seat on a Plane – Pros and Cons

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TikTok Traveling Grannies: Age Is Just a Number

Becoming a widow shatters one’s world. These Texas grandmas celebrate travel and togetherness on TikTok, spreading the idea that it’s never too late to find the best friend!

Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip, better known as TikTok Traveling Grannies, having a laugh while dressed in red, and swinging on a gigantic swing in Bali, Indonesia.

Uber Lost and Found Index: From Dentures to Sex Toys

Every single day, thousands of people lose belongings in Uber cars. We dig into Uber Lost and Found inventory, and teach you how to get your stuff back!

Display of a variety of items in Uber Lost and Found Index for 2023, from eggs and fake blood to unicycle and doll head.

Travel Promo Gone Wrong: The Most Embarrassing Mistakes in Tourism Campaigns

Botticelli’s Venus eating pizza is the latest Italian laugh. But with the number of mistakes in this tourism marketing campaign, it nominates for one of the biggest travel promo flops!

Botticelli's Venus shown eating pizza at Lake Como, as part of the 'Open to Meraviglia', controversial Italian tourism campaign.

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint When Traveling

Traveling can be a major contributor to your carbon footprint, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these 10 tips to reduce your impact on the environment while on the road!

Footprint in soil, surrounded by leaves and flowers, representing the concept of carbon footprint; photo by Evie S., Unsplash.

From Thinkers to Machines: 100 Best Earth Day Captions, Quotes and Slogans

From deep thoughts to dad jokes, this inspiring collection of the best Earth Day quotes and slogans is authored by human and artificial intelligence. Happy Earth Day 2023!

Planet Earth shaped like a heart and wrapped like a present for Earth Day; image by Ivan Kralj/Midjourney.

Haneul Park Seoul: Landfill Trash Turned Photo Treasure

Haneul Sky Park in Seoul is a botanical wonderland built on the world’s largest garbage mountain. Discover the inspiring tale of its stunning transformation!

People taking selfies in the field of pink muhly grass at Haneul Park in Seoul, South Korea, also known as Haneul Sky Park; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Shirtless Pipeaway blogger Ivan Kralj walking over the Red Dunes sands in Mui Ne, Vietnam - photo by Ivan Kralj

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Sunglasses, passport, money, and compass laid on the map, in a travel planning concept, photo by Paulpaladin, Depositphotos.com

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