You’ve probably heard of painting the town pink, but what about painting the island purple? If that doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry: it’s likely you’re not the only one who has no idea what I’m talking about. The residents of Banwol Island, however, would know exactly where the new chromatic phrase comes from, as they’re the ones responsible for its creation.
Read MoreI’m sure everybody else is saying it, too, but I just gotta do it: What. A. Year. Whew, okay, that felt good. You know what hasn’t been good, though, especially for travel fiends like myself? This godforsaken year that began with such promise.
Read MoreThat’s right, folks, it’s one of my favorite times of the year: the release of The New York Times’ annual “52 Places to Go” list, which is packed with so much travel inspiration that an extra baggage fee is surely unavoidable.
Read MoreWhat on god’s green earth is in Kyrgyzstan? Well, there are cities you could potentially visit — Bishkek, the capital, and Osh, the country’s oldest city, for example — but to capture the true feel of Kyrgyzstan, you’d probably be better off taking a hike.
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