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Beautiful Are The Fireflies

Beautiful Are The Fireflies

November 25, 2019
by Sam Stonnell
Yarns

Our guide sunk his comically large paddle into the bank and pushed us away. While I half-expected us to gracefully sink into the river like…

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Oscar-Worthy Performances in the Streets of India

Oscar-Worthy Performances in the Streets of India

November 20, 2018
by Gemma Clarke
India Yarns, Yarns

Pottering through a lively marketplace in the lakeside Indian town of Pushkar, I was seized around the elbow by the firm grip of a wily…

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I Was Chased by a Zebra in Russia

I Was Chased by a Zebra in Russia

May 7, 2018
by Louisa Mu
Yarns

Whilst on an exchange program in Europe, I was given the opportunity to go on a visa-free trip organised by the university to the Russian…

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I Think I Hooked up with a Con Artist in India

I Think I Hooked up with a Con Artist in India

May 30, 2016
by Sam Howard
India Yarns, Yarns

Be careful in Delhi, my friends had warned me about my impending trip to India, knowing my gullibility as well as they knew my propensity…

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Travelling with a Twat

Travelling with a Twat

April 7, 2016
by Nick Mclennan
Yarns

It’s only day eight of a 14-day trip and I bite my tongue, again. I’m petrified to show my lack of cultural knowledge because I…

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I Was (Kinda) Scammed in Sri Lanka

I Was (Kinda) Scammed in Sri Lanka

October 22, 2015
by Gemma Clarke
Yarns

It’s 43 degrees and I’m in a smog cloud on the streets of Colombo trying to find a restaurant I’ve heard serves killer crab. My…

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Pimpin' Ain't Easy in Colombo - Part II

Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy in Colombo – Part II

February 19, 2015
by Nat Kassel
Yarns

Continued from Part I The vehicle I’m cowering behind is owned by a silver-haired man with a proud belly, and he’s staring at me without…

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Pimpin' Ain't Easy in Colombo - Part I

Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy in Colombo – Part I

February 16, 2015
by Nat Kassel
Yarns

The tuk tuk is brand new and the driver is young, lean and muscular, wearing a tight-fitting purple t-shirt. After gleaning that we’re going to…

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Scamming the Locals

Scamming the Locals

October 20, 2014
by Nat Kassel
Yarns

“I think you are not the real Aussie guy,” he’s saying hatefully, ushering me out of the tailor. “The real Aussie guy say: ‘Just make…

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Cuban Realidad

Cuban Realidad

July 24, 2014
by Max Conroy
Yarns

Despite my efforts to curb my enthusiasm, I couldn´t help but arrive in Cuba with a tantalising sense of anticipation. I wished to see iconic…

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Vrindavan: Krishna’s Playground and Underground Tunnel Scam Tour

Vrindavan: Krishna’s Playground and Underground Tunnel Scam Tour

August 6, 2013
by Ned Ford
Vrindavan Do

India is renowned for its incredible spiritual experiences and also for frothing off Westerners’ money. This fun and sometimes friendly activity is a perfect mix of…

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Split: Do not get in a Croatian Limo

Split: Do not get in a Croatian Limo

August 5, 2013
by Ned Ford
Split Don't

As a poor kent abroad, you would probably get down on your hands and knees for the chance to lap it up in the luxuries…

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