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Rasdhoo the dream destination on the Maldives

Travel Information for Rasdhoo Island on the Maldives

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Rasdhoo Island offers a diving holiday between the local population on the Maldives In my previous post about scuba diving…

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Posted in: Destinations, Maldives, Rasdhoo Island Filed under: Flashpacking, Indian Ocean, Island Hopping, Scuba Destinations, Support Local Population, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Travel Activities, Travel Tips
Koh Mook, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Travel Information for Koh Mook Island in Thailand

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In this post, I will share travel information for Koh Mook Island in Thailand. During my adventure of island hopping…

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Posted in: Destinations, Female Solo Travel, Koh Mook Island, Thailand Filed under: Andaman Sea, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Island Hopping, Support Local Population, Sustainable Travel Activities, Travel Tips
view of Corralejo on Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands

10 things to do in Corralejo while on a Fuerteventura holiday in the Canary Islands

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Welcome to this post about 10 things to do in Corralejo! The ancient fishing village of Corralejo, on the Canary…

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Posted in: Canary Islands, Destinations, Fuerteventura, Spain Filed under: Backpacking, Budget Travel, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Macaronesia, Surf Destinations, Sustainable Travel Activities, Travel Tips

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    YouTube Video VVVud0dBczM3Z3ZCRC0taEMtNFAxMmlBLlFrTEUybk4tSTg0 Walking through the port of Arguineguín today, you can truly feel the gravity of what is happening here tomorrow. The town is quietly preparing for the arrival of the Pope Leo XIV, who is visiting Gran Canaria to directly address the devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding on the Atlantic migration route.The sheer scale of this reality is staggering. In 2024 alone, nearly 47,000 migrants arrived on the shores of the Canary Islands. Walking along the docks where so many fragile boats have pulled in, you can’t help but stop and wonder: how incredibly desperate must a human being be to risk their life crossing a volatile stretch of the open Atlantic Ocean in search of hope?The visit of Pope LEO XIV to Arguineguín tomorrow aims to bring global attention to this critical issue, but it's also a major moment to honor the incredible, relentless efforts of the local rescue workers, emergency teams, and volunteers. These individuals work tirelessly on the front lines, acting as a lifeline for those who survive the treacherous journey.Seeing the preparation of the massive security and media arrival tomorrow puts a lot into perspective. Travel is beautiful, but moments like this force us to look closer at the deep human struggles connecting the corners of our world.#PopeInGranCanaria #VisitadelPapa #Arguineguin #PopeLeoXIV #HumanitarianCrisis #Arguineguín #PopeArguineguin #PopeGranCanaria #GranCanaria #CanaryIslands #AtlanticMigrantRoute #AtlanticRoute #RutaCanaria #MigrantCrisis
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