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Publishing the best travel stories in an online magazine with tales from wandering book authors, plus a blog looking into the offbeat, the usual, and the seldom covered. Rocking since 2006. www.perceptivetravel.com

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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 35m
An aging adventurer who has gone through several surgeries faces recovery head-on in the whitewater rapids of Oregon. www.rfr.bz/b8f2c222e
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The River Heals: Oregon Whitewater and a Return to Adventure
An aging adventurer who has gone through several surgeries faces recovery head-on in the whitewater rapids of Oregon.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In a dusty town in Gambia that most travelers pass through, one man’s unlikely victory revealed something deeper about belonging, strength and a country finding its footing. www.rfr.bz/b0e1e0b02
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The Gambian Wrestler Who Became a Village's Champion
In a dusty town in Gambia that most travelers pass through, one man's unlikely victory revealed something deeper about belonging, strength and a country finding its footing.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Music is at the heart of Celtic Colours International Festival. It is music which celebrates heritage, connection, history and present day. www.rfr.bz/be9721d5d
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Community, Creativity, & Turkey Dinners At Celtic Colours On Cape Breton
Celtic Colours International Festival is a welcoming celebration of music, creativity, and community on Cape Breton. Community events alongside concerts...
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If you need a quick, drivable, affordable getaway for a mental re-set, you can pack a lot into part of a day, a night, and part of the next day. www.rfr.bz/b361fc5d4
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How to Spend 24 Hours in Waco TX
For my husband and me, it was a mere 24 hours in Waco, Texas, that gave us a fresh outlook and an excellent caregiver burnoutbreak.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Aberdour Castle, one of Scotland’s two oldest standing castles, is located less than an hour from Edinburgh. www.rfr.bz/b70a35e2e
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A Day Visiting Aberdour Castle in Scotland
Aberdour Castle, one of Scotland's two oldest standing castles, is located less than an hour from Edinburgh.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Established in 1978, family-owned Callahan’s is still going strong in a metropolis that’s known for being a tech hub, not a place where people need farm and ranch supplies (although Rodeo Austin is still one of the city’s big events.) www.rfr.bz/b31d1a4ae
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Austin Rocks: Callahan's General Store
A landmark business serving central Texas since 1978, Callahan's General Store is stocked with everything you need to get that Austin feeling.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Let me preface this post by saying that you can’t go cycling on car-free streets in Bogota, New York, or Ottawa all of the time. However, all three cities close certain streets to cars on particular days of the week or for big annual events. www.rfr.bz/bd9b973b2
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3 Cities for Cycling on Car-Free Streets
Cycling on car-free streets is a great way to explore Bogota, Ottawa, or New York City—even if you can't go biking this way every day.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When its once-thriving locomotive repair shops began laying off employees in the early 1950s, the Canadian city of Stratford, Ontario, faced a stark choice: evolve or die. www.rfr.bz/b8dc85db4
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Stratford Festival Stages Shakespeare and More in Canadian City
The Stratford Festival presents Shakespeare, musicals, and other plays in the charming city of Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I spent a lot of years living in Tampa Bay and took regular jaunts to Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg Beach. The area is still my base when I’m in the USA for a while. www.rfr.bz/b4be758dd
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7 Worthy Breaks From Clearwater and St. Petersburg Beaches
The Clearwater and St. Petersburg Beaches are about as pretty as you can ask for, but when you've had enough of the sun, here are some good nearby excursions.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Cappadocia is a place that almost seems designed to overwhelm you. At sunrise, hot-air balloons drift above valleys sculpted by erosion. www.rfr.bz/bf8cb0073
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Food in Cappadocia: Beyond the Balloons
Go beyond the balloons and discover food in Cappadocia, from Ottoman dishes and local flavors to unforgettable dinners overlooking Göreme.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Interested in learning how to sail on Lake Superior? Or perhaps, build your own canoe? Or learn how to harvest (and later,cook) wild rice near the shore? www.rfr.bz/b112c76cf
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North House: Creativity, Community, Nature On Lake Superior's North Shore
North House shares stories of First Nations, northern landscapes, & Scandinavian heritage through craft, art, food, ecology courses. building skills & community
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are at a key moment with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the issue of trust. www.rfr.bz/bbafb837f
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AI Travel Photos - Take a Stand Now on Transparency
We can't say that "the camera never lies" so it would be ethical and smart for tourism folks and travel creators to always fully disclose AI travel photos.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It’s a strange tale, the way my sister’s broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. www.rfr.bz/b4096e13e
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Ballyarr Wood: A Lovely Letterkenny Detour
It's a strange tale, the way my sister's broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. The peaceful forest is just outside Letterkenny, Donegal, in the
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Interested in learning how to sail on Lake Superior? Or perhaps, build your own canoe? Or learn how to harvest (and later,cook) wild rice near the shore? www.rfr.bz/b4980d379
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North House: Creativity, Community, Nature On Lake Superior's North Shore
North House shares stories of First Nations, northern landscapes, & Scandinavian heritage through craft, art, food, ecology courses. building skills & community
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We are at a key moment with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the issue of trust. www.rfr.bz/b91c4a4ad
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AI Travel Photos - Take a Stand Now on Transparency
We can't say that "the camera never lies" so it would be ethical and smart for tourism folks and travel creators to always fully disclose AI travel photos.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It’s a strange tale, the way my sister’s broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. www.rfr.bz/b0dc9d836
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Ballyarr Wood: A Lovely Letterkenny Detour
It's a strange tale, the way my sister's broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. The peaceful forest is just outside Letterkenny, Donegal, in the
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Interested in learning how to sail on Lake Superior? Or perhaps, build your own canoe? Or learn how to harvest (and later,cook) wild rice near the shore? www.rfr.bz/b506bae5d
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North House: Creativity, Community, Nature On Lake Superior's North Shore
North House shares stories of First Nations, northern landscapes, & Scandinavian heritage through craft, art, food, ecology courses. building skills & community
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We are at a key moment with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the issue of trust. www.rfr.bz/b0fab25a0
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AI Travel Photos - Take a Stand Now on Transparency
We can't say that "the camera never lies" so it would be ethical and smart for tourism folks and travel creators to always fully disclose AI travel photos.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It’s a strange tale, the way my sister’s broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. www.rfr.bz/bd4d72806
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Ballyarr Wood: A Lovely Letterkenny Detour
It's a strange tale, the way my sister's broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. The peaceful forest is just outside Letterkenny, Donegal, in the
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Autumn in Atlantic Canada: leaves turn red and gold, flares of autumn colors at sunsets, stars light crisp fall nights. www.rfr.bz/b56b0e39f
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Celtic Colours 30: Creativity & Celebration On Cape Breton
Celtic Colours International Festival on Cape Breton, Nova Scotia celebrates Gaelic, Acadian, & Mi'kmaq culture, heritage, & connection through music
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Interested in learning how to sail on Lake Superior? Or perhaps, build your own canoe? Or learn how to harvest (and later,cook) wild rice near the shore? www.rfr.bz/bd4cb7d1a
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North House: Creativity, Community, Nature On Lake Superior's North Shore
North House shares stories of First Nations, northern landscapes, & Scandinavian heritage through craft, art, food, ecology courses. building skills & community
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We are at a key moment with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the issue of trust. www.rfr.bz/b12cd62b8
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AI Travel Photos - Take a Stand Now on Transparency
We can't say that "the camera never lies" so it would be ethical and smart for tourism folks and travel creators to always fully disclose AI travel photos.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It’s a strange tale, the way my sister’s broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. www.rfr.bz/bf3befb1b
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Ballyarr Wood: A Lovely Letterkenny Detour
It's a strange tale, the way my sister's broken laptop helped us discover Ballyarr Wood. The peaceful forest is just outside Letterkenny, Donegal, in the
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Edinburgh Fringe 2026 is in full swing, filling the city with 4,000 performers putting on nearly 60,000 performances over 25 days. www.rfr.bz/b1884590b
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How the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 Compares to Previous Years
The Edinburgh Fringe 2026 is in full swing, filling the city with 4,000 performers putting on nearly 60,000 performances over 25 days. While the Fringe is the
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Some areas are a lot easier to reach with your own wheels though. Car rental in Thailand makes a lot of sense if you want control over the schedule and destinations. www.rfr.bz/bef56b4c0
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Driving Around Thailand: Best Road Trip Areas
Driving around Thailand as a foreigner is not very common, but there are certain areas of the country good for road trips from a base.
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Kerry Dexter @kerrydexter.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Stave churches... #Norway #architecture #Vikings #travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #history perceptivetravel.com/blog/2021/02...
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Stave Churches: Mystery And History
Norway's stave churches connect medieval and modern day life, and viking history. Learn about their past and presen, and how to explore further.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Travel gets a lot more complicated with a dog along, but it can be done if you're prepared: www.explorewithlora.com/how-to-get-f...
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How to Get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai With a Dog
There are several ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, and while the fastest is flying, it isn't always the right option. Maybe you're traveling with a dog, maybe you're on a budget, or
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Autumn. It’s true that climate change is altering what may be expected with temperature, rainfall, and other aspects of life. www.rfr.bz/beb154d62
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Autumn Travel: 11+ Unexpected Places & Ideas To Discover
Autumn travel ideas to explore, including Halloween in Ireland, music in Cape Breton, autumn colors across Canada, festivals in Indiana & Scotland, & more
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
As author Thomas Wolfe said, “You can’t go home again,” and that is certainly true in Austin, Texas, where explosive growth has changed the city’s skyline and population. www.rfr.bz/bab06c040
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Austin Rocks: Cisco's Restaurant & Bakery
Not much has changed at Cisco's since it opened in 1950 in East Austin, and that is just fine. Get the migas, and yes, toast your biscuits.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Train travel in Vietnam - a complete guide from our editor's Cheapest Destinations Blog: www.rfr.bz/b394c7890
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Train Travel in Vietnam: Now and the Future
Train travel in Vietnam is not fast, but it's an inexpensive and interesting way to move between the cities from the far north down to Saigon.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The roosters that greeted me at Lihue Airport turned out to carry centuries of island history in their feathers. www.rfr.bz/b757cbfa6
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Wild Chickens in Kauai: The Story Behind the Island’s Roosters
Wild chickens in Kauai have a surprising history, from Red Junglefowl and Polynesian voyagers to hurricanes and today’s free-roaming roosters.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Spring Garden Road is one of the first places I head to whenever I visit Halifax, Nova Scotia. Why? www.rfr.bz/bd5dd14a7
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3 Reasons to Stroll Spring Garden Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Spring Garden Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offers visitors everything from great shopping and a rooftop cafe to lush public gardens.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
In an unforgiving landscape of heat and scorched dirt, beauty shines through in West Texas artist enclaves and Big Bend National Park. www.rfr.bz/b6e91008b
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Space, Art, and the Silence of West Texas
In an unforgiving landscape of heat and scorched dirt, beauty shines through in West Texas artist enclaves and Big Bend National Park.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
After memorable stays with friends and family in Berlin and Prague, the promised highlights in Vienna end up feeling flat until a quick excursion rescues the mood. www.rfr.bz/b83c24b41
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The Vienna We Almost Missed
After memorable stays with friends and family in Berlin and Prague, the promised highlights in Vienna end up feeling flat until a quick excursion rescues the mood.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The rigors and rewards of riding to one of the "most beautiful villages of Italy" on two wheels. www.rfr.bz/b1a6482c0
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Biking the Boot of Italy
A writer discovers the rigors and rewards of riding to one of the
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A writer books a solo alligator spotting tour in the bayous of Louisiana to get close with a once-bitten boat operator who knows them well. www.rfr.bz/bc0ca9090
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A Day in the Louisiana Bayou with an Unconventional Alligator Guide
A writer books a solo alligator spotting tour in the bayous of Louisiana to get close with a once-bitten boat operator who knows them well.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In this issue: A marathon bicycle journey through South America, a gentle celebration of rural footpaths in Britain that were used to deliver the post, and a miscellany of travel tales told from an unashamedly female perspective. www.rfr.bz/b332b89b5
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Perceptive Travel Book Reviews August 2026
Travel book reviews of The Cycle Diaries: Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara, The Postal Paths: Rediscovering Britain's Forgotten Trails and the People who Walked Them, and There ...
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
There are marks of history both uplifting and sorrowful, sea, beach, and wildlife to get to know, language, culture, music, and community to explore all through the Western Isles. I’ve several ideas to get you started. www.rfr.bz/bf5998f42
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The Western Isles: 6 Reasons You'll Love Being There
Scotland's Western Isles/ Outer Hebrides/ Na h-Eileanan an Iar: nature, community, history, music, dark skies, and silence are all reasons to explore
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Whether it is the main focus or included with other family friend activities, many of Scotland’s summer festivals include music. www.rfr.bz/bbda6e433
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Scotland's Summer Festivals: 4+ To Discover, 1 From Northern Ireland Too
Scotland's summer festivals: 4 top choices, several bonus ideas, and one just across the water in Northern Ireland too. Edinburgh, Ayr, Glasgow, +more
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Due to endless childhood viewings of Wile E. Coyote cartoons, I’ve always pictured American deserts as lifeless places, with only the occasional saguaro cactus relieving the monotony. www.rfr.bz/b7a7385d9
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Hiking the Agave Loop Trail in Franklin Mountains State Park
A short hike in Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso illuminates the secret lives of creosote bushes, agave plants, and prickly pear cacti.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Take a hike in Indonesia! Here are some to consider when one day up and down isn't enough: www.rfr.bz/b1bff03dc
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5 best long-distance treks in Indonesia | Atlas & Boots
From volcanic ridges to remote rainforest, discover the best long-distance treks in Indonesia, and how to reach each far-flung trailhead
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Is history part of your travel plan? www.rfr.bz/bb346c7fc
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History Travels: Unexpected Stories For America 250 And Beyond
For American 250 & beyond, explore stories of a dozen or so less often heard voices and places in US history
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
There are only a few countries in the world that will let you stick around for more than three months without applying for residency. Because of that, many remote workers living abroad are nomadic by necessity as much as choice. www.rfr.bz/be9178361
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Spend Months or Years Abroad Without Residency
Bopping around the world for months or years without settling down sounds fun, but doing it without residency requires advanced planning.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Snag a base in the digital nomad hotspot of Da Nang, then check out these places when it's time for a getaway: www.rfr.bz/bc479ec1c
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5 Incredible Day Trips from Da Nang (Most Are Less Than 2 Hours Away) - Love and Road
Discover the best day trips from Da Nang, Vietnam. Including Hoi An, Hue, Ba Na Hills, and more. Plus practical travel tips.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I didn’t set out to experience all things Classen during my most recent road trip through Oklahoma City, but once I saw a minor theme emerging, I had to go with it. www.rfr.bz/b04ac068e
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Classen Maxxing on Route 66 in Oklahoma City
I didn't set out to experience all things Classen Oklahoma City during a Route 66 road trip, but once I saw a minor theme emerging, I had to go with ...
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It was when I was kneeling down so I could put my iPhone lens level with the asphalt of a Bogota street that the street photography penny finally dropped. www.rfr.bz/b7a1aee41
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Seeing Bogota With New Eyes on a Street Photography Tour
A street photography walking tour offers an opportunity to see the Bogota neighborhood of La Candelaria with fresh eyes.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Hey, it's #NationalTequilaDay, so head to our blog to find lots of reviews like this one: www.rfr.bz/bf2a0c84d
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Don Julio Tequila Review - Reposado and Anejo
One of the most delicious and respected tequila brands, Don Julio tequilas, reposado and anejo, are both solid home bar or gift choices.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
There are plenty of ribbons of pavement that will provide scenic drives or memorable experiences in the sprawling USA, so look for some scenic drive alternatives to Route 66, especially if it’s summer vacation season. www.rfr.bz/b260516db
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Scenic Drive Alternatives to Route 66
Route 66 gets all the hype and attention, but there are plenty of scenic drive alternatives in the USA, some of them even longer than that.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A writer enjoys a rowdy Rio Maracanã Stadium football experience with his sons in Brazil, then has to get extra creative for them to attend a match in Uruguay. www.rfr.bz/b07c9b0e7
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Sneaking Into Stadiums: Family Football Days in Brazil and Uruguay
A writer enjoys a rowdy Rio Maracana Stadium football experience with his sons in Brazil, then has to get extra creative for them to attend a match in Uruguay.
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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A traveler braves gale-force winds on Norway's famous Hurtigruten coastal voyage in the depths of winter for a set of dazzling rewards. www.rfr.bz/b09ee3989
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