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Maria Laborde

About Maria Laborde

Maria Alexandra Laborde is a serial expat, having lived and traveled extensively throughout 6 different countries and territories, including over 18 years in Latin America.

Also, Maria is the author of LatinAbroad, where she shares cultural experiences and advice after living in and traveling to over 30 countries across 5 continents. Follow her on Facebook, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest

Dream of Traveling without Parents? 5 Proven Tips

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A chaperone-less trip probably makes a nervous wreck of 9 out of 10 parents. Maybe it's the senior trip to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico; maybe you're thinking of a full-on gap year to backpack around the world. Whatever your reason to go traveling without parents is, this can be a tough one to pull as a teenager--or a 20-something still living … [Read more...] about Dream of Traveling without Parents? 5 Proven Tips

Top Tips for Staying Fit While Traveling

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So you wish to backpack around the world, yet don’t want to look like a person who lives off of airline food? Staying fit while traveling is not a myth--in fact, it is easier than you think! Follow these easy food and exercise tips to maintain (or even reach) top shape anywhere you go. Staying Fit While Traveling Make Simple Substitutions Studying abroad on a limited budget … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Staying Fit While Traveling

5 Kuala Lumpur Attractions for a Unique Stopover

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I wasn't expecting much from my Malaysia stopover. The Petronas Towers weren't enough of a draw, in all honesty. Worst yet, I expected its food to be a mashup of Javanese stir fries and Sumatran curries. And so, I mistakenly saw visiting Kuala Lumpur attractions as more of an excuse to stretch my legs prior my transcontinental flights. Oh, how terribly wrong I … [Read more...] about 5 Kuala Lumpur Attractions for a Unique Stopover

The Best Dive Sites in the Gulf of Thailand

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While some argue Thailand’s finest diving is found around the Andaman Sea (West Coast), I beg to differ for a moment. Phuket and Krabi can get extremely crowded, with significant amounts of young partiers year-round. Moreover? Diving the Andamans is much more expensive than anywhere else in the region. In my opinion, the East Coast islands feel cozier and more … [Read more...] about The Best Dive Sites in the Gulf of Thailand

Koh Tao Attractions: Beyond Diving in the Gulf of Thailand

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While Koh Samui and Koh Phangan mostly attract families, package tourists, and partying backpackers, Koh Tao lures divers with its stunning coral gardens and vibrant marine life. What many visitors don't know, though? Koh Tao attractions go beyond PADI diving certifications and immersions! Conservation initiatives, rock climbing, mixed martial arts, and even flying … [Read more...] about Koh Tao Attractions: Beyond Diving in the Gulf of Thailand