Location
Sydney, Australia
Expertise
European travel destinations, eco-Tourism, expatriation
- Mike has over 20 years of writing experience covering travel, art, and lifestyle.
- Having been to over 50 countries in a span of 20 years, he is familiar with the ins and outs of expatriation, cross-country moving, and mentally converting currencies in his head.
- He's braved the icy grip of -40°C in Canada and soaked up the sweltering heat of 48°C in the Sahara Desert.
Experience
Mike Kaplan has been a freelance travel journalist and photographer for the past 20 years. During this time, he has created both written and visual content for various platforms, including Eurekastreet, MiNDFOOD, and the Good Weekend. His journey highlights include tracking gorillas in Uganda, snorkeling in the coral-rich waters of the Maldives, and cruising the tranquil backwaters of Kerala in a traditional houseboat. When not traveling, he is most likely planning his next trip.
Education
Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
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What is land snorkeling? As if you were floating in the ocean, land snorkeling is hiking without a goal. And the best place for this is the American Prairie.
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Most people would recommend you buy insurance when you rent a car. But in Mexico, this is even more important, and the upsetting reason why will surprise you.
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