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Hong Kong, the pearl in the east

Larrozzi — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:04:15 +0000

Hong Kong is more than skyscrapers and busy undergrounds, it’s actually a tropical city with serene islands and numerous hikes with breathtaking views.

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Koh Tao, a swing on a palm tree

Larrozzi — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:55:38 +0000

A photo posted by Yassine Laaroussi (@larrozzi) on Nov 10, 2014 at 7:37am PST For a month, I noticed most travelers in Koh Phangan were passersby, their immediate next destination would be Koh Tao. For a month I kept hearing about this island being the scuba diving Mecca of the world, I could already imagine what…

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My Ups and downs living in Koh Phangan

Larrozzi — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:15:59 +0000

Happiness only real when shared—Christopher McCandless At a restaurant, In Haadrin, Koh phangan, head down, staring at my Shnitzel sandwitch, my second and last meal of the day, background sounds of the tv show “friends” playing. I feel a tap on my shoulder, I look up and no it’s not the waiter, it’s no…

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In Thailand, Asia trip, Episode 6

Larrozzi — Wed, 13 May 2015 17:45:48 +0000

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My week in the urban jungle

Larrozzi — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 20:15:14 +0000

I was pretty excited about Hong Kong, I had read that it would not require me any visa, but I never met or talked to a Moroccan person who has been to HK, therefore I was mentally ready for some surprise at the airport, the excitement was mixed with fear and anxiousness, I calmed myself thinking…

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20 Reasons Why Hong Kong Is An Awesome Place to Visit ~ TravelerLegacy in Lifehack

Larrozzi — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:51:27 +0000

Many would agree, locals in particular, and experienced travelers in general, that Hong Kong is an amazing place to visit, though not necessarily to live in. Why? Well the major reason is that you have to be rich to buy a half-decent apartment, in addition to how crowded it gets, the traffic jams, pollution and the…

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13 Things Only Solo Travelers Will Understand ~ TravelerLegacy in Lifehack

Larrozzi — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:49:34 +0000

My most viewed travel related article, Check it out !! On this one, I shared moments from my life as well as facts every solo traveler experiences, It will make you want to take on the road ASAP! Intro below read the rest on Lifehack: Solo travel is the best way to break out of your…

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Asia trip, Episode 5, In Hong Kong,

Larrozzi — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:01:10 +0000

“You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you.” —Nury Vittachi 3 words, I loved it. In this video you will notice how unlike what you might have thought, Hong Kong can be a laid back city to visit, besides the crowded streets of central, it is very easy to take a 30-60 min ferry…

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My week in Beijing

Larrozzi — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 01:35:01 +0000

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson Day 1, Tuesday: Meeting my Host The bullet train to Beijing took about 6 hours from Shanghai, this, more than anything else, made me realize how enormous…

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Asia trip, Episode 4, China

Larrozzi — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:17:52 +0000

China was never on my list, but a long backpacking trip makes anything possible. memories from almost two in Shanghai, a day and half in Hangzhou and a week in Beijin, 5 different Couchsurfing experiences and many friends that made this trip full of unforgettable moments. Many thanks to all of you who made my China…

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