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    Carry-On Only Travel Tips – How To Pack Light For Long Trips
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    3 Days in Antalya, Türkiye – What to See, Do, Eat & Drink
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    Lisbon to Porto – A Weekend Guide to Portugal’s Prettiest City
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    Dim Sum and Diversity – Why A Wok Around Chinatown is The Best Food Tour in Vancouver
    How to Make Khinkali – Nana’s Kitchen Cooking Class Tbilisi Review
    How to Make Khinkali – Nana’s Kitchen Cooking Class Tbilisi Review
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    The Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City: Yukon Jack & Human Toe
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    7 Awesome Tips for a Zambezi River Cruise in Victoria Falls
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    Rovos Rail Review – The Golden Age of Travel Returns
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Shaun Robertson

Shaun Robertson

Hi, I’m Shaun; lover of memorable experiences, great food, and overall awesome times. I live to travel and aim to measure my life by the experiences gained through it. This Life in Trips is a collection of those experiences as well as a place to inspire and educate others who are looking to find more out of life.

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Blog, United States, Long Beach, North America, Washington

Things To Do in Long Beach Washington

Things To Do in Long Beach Washington     One of my favorite west coast weekend getaway locations is Long Beach, Washington. This hidden gem…

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Meet Körút 1
Old Post, Blog

Meet Körút

eBooks & Backpacks It has been a busy few months. I have written 2 eBooks, revamped and relaunched my blog, and written tons of…

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Squamish Music Fest 1
Travel Tips

How To Find Cheap Sports and Concert Tickets

Over the past several years I have used going to a concert or major sporting event as an excuse to travel. From some of…

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Test Your Map Skills 2
Old Post, Travel Nerd

Test Your Map Skills

  Consider yourself a geography nerd? How well do you know the world?   Test your skills with this basic yet challenging Map Game….

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Worldly Eats, recipe

Two for One! – Easy Pico de Gallo and Guacamole Recipe

I love fresh pico de gallo, especially easy pico de gallo. Whenever I visit Mexico I eat it by the bucket. No joke. I…

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Playa Crawlers
Travel Inspiration, California, United States, North America, Interviews

The BurningMan

Each week or so I will be bringing in a guest to ask them about their experiences with travel and what it has done…

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recipe, Worldly Eats

How To Make Corn Tortillas From Scratch

Most people don’t realize how ridiculously easy and cheap it is to make your own corn tortillas. They are simple, gluten free, and tasty….

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Budget Travel, Travel Tips

Sneaking Alcohol Into a Festival

Or Cruise, Concert, or Other Outdoor Event. Are you tired of spending top dollar for those summer festivals tickets only to be forced to…

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Squamish Music Fest 2
Old Post, Canada, British Columbia, Blog, Squamish, North America

Squamish Music Fest

Last weekend I had the privilege of attending one of the Pacific Northwest’s up and coming outdoor events, The Squamish Music Fest. Situated below…

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Cort Smith - Quitting Your Job For Something More. 2
Travel Inspiration, Interviews

Cort Smith – Quitting Your Job For Something More.

Each week or so I will be bringing in a guest to ask them about their experiences with travel and what it has done…

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recipe, Worldly Eats

Quick and Easy Palak Paneer

I have not been to India yet but it is high on my list of places to visit. I would be lying if I…

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How to Find Cheap Flights
Travel Tips

How to Find Cheap Flights

  I recently wrote an article for www.topratedtravel.net on how to find cheap flights that I thought I would share here. For those that…

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Seattle on the Cheap
Old Post, Budget Travel, Seattle, Blog, United States, Travel Tips, North America, Washington

Seattle on the Cheap

Since 2006 my birthday has typically fallen on some of sort trip away. I have been very fortunate to celebrate my big day in…

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Living out Boyhood Dreams on the Oregon Coast
Seattle, Astoria, Oregon, Cannon Beach, Blog, United States, Seaside, Long Beach, Tillamook, Portland, Washington

Living out Boyhood Dreams on the Oregon Coast

  October became Oct-Sober for Erin and I. This past summer was packed with good times and empty calories. I recall feeling particularly horrible…

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Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Blog, South America

Champagne Taste on a Caipirinha Budget

Finding a cheap place for 4 people to stay in Rio was a bit of a challenge. Everything nice, clean, and cheap was non-existent. Everything in…

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Big water and the corner of smog and smokey. 7
Brazil, Blog, Igazu, South America

Big water and the corner of smog and smokey.

Tight connections, the only way to fly. O ur original flight from Montevideo had us sitting at the BA airport for 4 hours before…

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Back in Nam - Horrible flashbacks in Montevideo
Montevideo, Blog, Uruguay, South America

Back in Nam – Horrible flashbacks in Montevideo

If ever I could say “back in nam” it would be on the ferry ride to Uruguay. Justin, still drunk and hurting from the…

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BA First Impression 2
Buenos Aires, Blog, Argentina, South America

BA First Impression

BA First Impression After a much needed night of rest we were out and about to see what San Telmo had to offer. Dog…

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NOLA. I hardly knew ya. 3
New Orleans, Blog, United States, Louisiana

NOLA. I hardly knew ya.

It´s amazing what a difference 17 hours can make. Giant hurricanes in hand, we strolled a much more alive and fun Bourbon street than…

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Mr. Happy Pants
Canada, British Columbia, Blog, North America, Favorite Stories, Merritt

I found my guardian Angel on the Coquihalla

  I am by no means a religious man. Yes, I did go to catholic school but when you grow up in a city…

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Thanksgiving Taco's and Missed Approaches 1
Canada, British Columbia, Blog, Tofino, North America

Thanksgiving Taco’s and Missed Approaches

Y ou know life is good when you can fly to Tofino for fish tacos. This past Thanksgiving my brother flew in on his…

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Visiting Lake Placid
Muskoka, Canada, Lake Placid, Blog, United States, New York, Ontario, North America

Visiting Lake Placid

Visiting Lake Placid – Sochi 2014…We got this When my mother said to bring my passport I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I…

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Summer Staycations From Vancouver
Canada, British Columbia, Whistler, Squamish, Victoria, Blog, North America

Summer Staycations From Vancouver

Apart from a fishing trip to Yellowknife and a weekend layover/hangover in Edmonton, summer 2011 was kept relatively local. It started with what will…

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Soggy Barcelona 2
Barcelona, Blog, Spain, Catalonia, Europe

Soggy Barcelona

Soggy Barcelona I don”t remember trains in Europe being able to ride like a stunt car on 2 wheels. The night train I took…

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Kids are easy. Angry Birds is hard.
Paris, Blog, France, Europe

Kids are easy. Angry Birds is hard.

When Erin’s sister asked us 2 years ago if we would be interested in a free trip to Europe we obviously said yes even…

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Standing in awe of Azerbaijan’s rich history and Standing in awe of Azerbaijan’s rich history and ancient fire-worshipping traditions at the Ateshgah Fire Temple 🔥✨ Built over a thousand years ago, this unique temple is a testament to the country’s diverse cultural heritage 🙌 #Ateshgah #FireTemple #Azerbaijan #History #Culture #Travel
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The Ateshgah Fire Temple is a historic religious site located in Surakhani, a suburb of Baku, Azerbaijan. The temple was built in the 17th-18th centuries, but the site has been considered sacred since ancient times. The temple was once used by Zoroastrians, a Persian religion that worshipped fire, but later became a Hindu and Sikh place of worship.
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The temple’s main attraction is the central altar, which houses a natural gas flame that has been burning for centuries. The temple also features ornate carvings, inscriptions, and sculptures, showcasing a blend of Indian, Persian, and Azerbaijani architectural styles.
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Today, the Ateshgah Fire Temple is open to visitors and is a popular tourist attraction in Azerbaijan. Visitors can learn about the history and significance of the temple, as well as witness the eternal flame that has been burning for centuries.
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The Gaspe Peninsula isn’t just for cars and RV’s. Route 132 is popular with cyclist, and with views like this, can you blame them?
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Nose bleed seats at the Aspendos Theater. * * Aspe Nose bleed seats at the Aspendos Theater.
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Aspendos Theatre is a remarkable ancient Roman theater in the city of Aspendos, Turkey. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, it is considered one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman theaters in the world.
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Aside from being a venue for theatrical performances, this historical site also served as a meeting place for local government officials and as a location for public announcements. But what’s truly remarkable about Aspendos Theatre is its outstanding acoustics, which are so precise that even a mere whisper from the stage can be heard from the farthest seats at the top. Today, the theater continues to be used for live performances and cultural events, including the annual Antalya International Opera and Ballet Festival.
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Venturing off the beaten path to witness the other Venturing off the beaten path to witness the otherworldly beauty of Azerbaijan’s Mud Volcanoes 🌋💫 A natural wonder that will leave you in awe of the earth’s incredible power 🌏 #MudVolcanoes #Azerbaijan #Nature #Travel #OffTheBeatenPath #Explore
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Azerbaijan is home to one of the largest concentrations of mud volcanoes in the world, with over 400 active mud volcanoes located throughout the country. These geological wonders are unique to the region and are a popular tourist attraction.
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Mud volcanoes are formed by the eruption of mud, water, and gas from underground, creating a small hill or cone-shaped structure. Unlike traditional volcanoes, mud volcanoes do not emit lava or molten rock. Instead, they eject a mixture of mud, water, and gas, which can sometimes shoot up to several meters high.
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The mud expelled by the volcanoes is rich in minerals and is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in various industries, including cosmetics, medicine, and even construction.
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Visitors to the mud volcanoes can take a guided tour and witness the eruptions up close. Some of the most popular mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan include the Gobustan Mud Volcanoes and the Lokbatan Mud Volcanoes. The terrain around the mud volcanoes can be rugged and uneven, so it’s important to wear appropriate footwear and exercise caution when visiting.
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The mud volcanoes of Azerbaijan are a fascinating and otherworldly natural wonder that should not be missed by anyone visiting the country. For more highlights from my time inAzerbaijan including the perfect day tour to visit this odd site,, check out thislifeintrips.com
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From the skilled hands of a Georgian grandmother i From the skilled hands of a Georgian grandmother in Tbilisi,  my brother and I learned the art of making authentic khinkali - the meat dumplings filled with broth and burst with flavor. The secret to their perfect texture and taste? Love and tradition passed down through generations.
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