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August 15, 2026

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The Best Travel Insurance in 2026

What's the best travel insurance for you? SafetyWing offers full coverage service in 180 countries. Be protected no matter where you are in the world!
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August 14, 2026

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August 15, 2026

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10 Hostel Items You Need For Your Trip

Backpacking Beginner or Seasoned Traveler? These are items that you NEED to make your hostel stay as smooth and snore-free as possible.
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August 15, 2026

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Isla de Flores and Tikal - A Perfect Three Day Itinerary

Your perfect three-day itinerary in Isla de Flores, Guatemala. Visit Mayan ruins and experience the island like a local.
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Meet everyone’s best friend — our Snowman! A beloved rhyming story for all ages. The perfect holiday book for children, complete with activity pages!

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A Holiday Snowman Story For Children - A Snowman Again

Meet everyone’s best friend — our Snowman! A beloved rhyming story for all ages. The perfect holiday book for children, complete with activity pages!
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Successfully answer "What are your strenths and weaknesses" in your job interiew! For the frustrated job seeker and English language learner.

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How To Answer Strengths and Weaknesses in a Job Interview - For Job Seekers and English Language Learners

Successfully answer "What are your strenths and weaknesses" in your job interiew! For the frustrated job seeker and English language learner.
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The journey from university in Kentucky, to my first nights in my new home in Kibichuo, Japan. The first part in the JET Program journey.

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Kentucky to Kibichuo - My JET Program Journey

The journey from university in Kentucky, to my first nights in my new home in Kibichuo, Japan. The first part in the JET Program journey.
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Welcome to Encompassed Travels!

Hi! Marie here. I'm a world explorer and English teacher with a passion for working for myself and living a nomadic lifestyle. I started this blog in 2022 after living in Japan for a few years with the goal of sharing my personal experiences and stories I've accumulated through years abroad. It's also my hope that you can use itineraries and advice I've written from my experiences. Click the boxes below to begin exploring or find your own way through the site. Welcome!