Putting our feet up in P(h)uket
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Putting our feet up in P(h)uket

Having already spent more than a month in Thailand, Phuket would be our last stay before leaving the country. Though notorious for its seedier beaches and popularity with Russians, we really enjoyed our stay. Oh, did I mention $3 rum coconuts?

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Explore the Albanian Riviera
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Explore the Albanian Riviera

While many tourists stick to Corfu, the sun kissed shores of the Albanian Riviera just across the eponymous Straight are teeming with gorgeous beaches. Read on for illustrated reviews of some of the best ones

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Beach Town in Wind-Down: Two Weeks in Sarandë
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Beach Town in Wind-Down: Two Weeks in Sarandë

Mike had wanted to see what it’s like to live in a beach town, and he certainly got his wish with Sarandë. But as the last of the tourists left town and restaurant after restaurant closed, we started thinking, what are we doing here? That is, until we met the local and expat community, discovered turquoise beaches, got seriously into jiu-jitsu, jet skied in the sea — and generally created our own vibe.

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