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A new writer to Helium, I am finding it completely addictive and loving every minute of it. Have travelled extensively with my husband Dave for the past 10 years, I have had the goal of becoming a full time travel writer for a long time.

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Travel > Asia Travel Diaries Travel experiences: Asian adventures: 2 of 28

The night is cool and crisp and we are boarding our train from Hanoi, Vietnam to the northern mountain town of Sapa. Our train is a modern overnight sleeper; clean, comfortable, and sparkling white. The rest of the station is like stepping back in time. Ancient boxcars darkened by time, are parked in the yard, and steam is r...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 9 of 38

Returning home from a travel is by far the hardest part of an epic journey. Known as reverse culture shock, travelers that have been away for an extended period of time have a difficult transition reintegrating back into society. It is difficult to relate to friends and family who have stayed in the "rat race" while you were...
Travel > Africa & Middle East Destinations Travel destinations: Cape Town, South Africa: 2 of 8

Cape Town, South Africa. The most beautiful city on the planet, as boasted by many travel guides. Now that's a tough reputation to live up to. However if you are lucky enough visit this southern gem, it will not disappoint. Table Mountain towers over a mix of colonial buildings, skyscrapers and brightly painted facades. Whit...
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel Diaries Travel experiences: Tanzania: 1 of 4

Catching a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro peeking through the clouds as we descend toward Tanzania stirs both excitement and fear. In one day we will be climbing Africa's tallest peak. We didn't plan on this. My husband Dave and I came to Africa to cycle the continent from top to bottom. However, civil unrest in Kenya forced u...
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) The best destinations for adventure travel: 5 of 14

Livingstone, Zambia. Home to the mighty Victoria Falls it is known as Africa's adventure capital. Dr. Livingstone discovered the falls in the 1855 and people have been flocking to see "The Smoke That Thunders" ever since. It is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world and the country has done an amazing job o...
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel Diaries Travel experiences: South Africa: 4 of 9

The weather has cleared and the most beautiful city is revealed to us. When we arrived in Cape Town, South Africa it was cold and rainy. It stayed that way for 4 days and we were wondering if we would witness its true magic. But suddenly, the mist dispersed and Table Mountain was revealed. I had read that Cape Town is the mo...
Travel > Asia Destinations Travel destinations: Bali Island, Indonesia: 5 of 11

Bali. When mentioned, people conjure up images of killer waves, busy night clubs and overcrowded beaches running rampant with young suntanned partiers. But look beyond the surface and you will witness a land rich with tradition, superstition and a people whose dedication to their beliefs has helped the island to maintain the...
Travel > South & Central America Destinations Travel destinations: Belize: 6 of 13

Look Up! The man yells when walking from the bus station to the waterfront of Belize City. Hesitant, you worry that he is trying to distract you to relieve you of your belongings. After all, Belize City is known as one of the most dangerous towns in Central America. Instead, you are treated to a view of thousands of birds fl...
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to reinvent your look: 29 of 60

Spring has arrived and after a long hard winter and what better time to reinvent your look. Still feeling grey even though the sun is shining? Here are some easy changes that can make you feel rejuvenated. The best place to start is with the hair. A change in color with a sleek new cut is the fastest and simplest way to comp...
Travel > Asia Travel Diaries Travel experiences: Traveling in Myanmar, Burma: 1 of 2

It is a long way from anywhere as I sit uncomfortably in my cramped seat en route to Inle Lake from Bago Myanmar. It's three in the morning, I am exhausted, my body is aching and I have been either riding a bus or waiting to board one for the past 19 hours. This lake had better be as "remarkably beautiful" as all of the guid...