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The Rocky Safari

Traveling the world with birds by my side.
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  • About Rocky
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      • Asia
        • China_RockyHighlighted Trip: China
        • Tea_PotTasting Dragonwell Tea from Hangzhou
      • Europe
        • rocky_barcelonaHighlighted Trip: Spain
        • Spain_churros5 Foods You Must Try in Spain
      • South America
        • Aruba_SafariHighlighted Trip: Aruba
        • Aruba_de_palm_IslandMusic Video from Aruba’s De Palm Island
      • Central America
        • Saint_Martin_MenuHighlighted Trip: Saint Martin
        • Holding_ButterflySt. Martin’s Peaceful Butterfly Garden
      • Other Destinations
  • Travel the World
    • LifeBeginsDeciding to Backpack
      • Deciding To Travel Solo
      • Buying a One Way Ticket
    • World_MapThe Journey
      • My Travel Stories
      • Where I’ve Been
    • Safari_Backpacking_SoloTravel Preparation
      • Travel Insurance FAQ
      • Travel Health Insurance
  • Love
    • Introvert Empowerment
      • How the MBTI Changed My Life
    • Long Distance Relationships
      • Dating Someone From Another Country
      • Dating a Foreign Exchange Student
      • Guide to Spain’s Pareja De Hecho
    • Coming Out & Dating
      • Coming Out Stories
      • Gay Online Dating App Stories
  • Make Money Online
    • Blogging/Business Software
      • Essential Blogging Software
      • Guide to Email Marketing
      • The Best Web Hosting Services
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      • How to Build a Blog
      • How to Teach English Online
      • How to Become a Digital Nomad
    • Resources
      • How to Afford Long-Term Travel
  • Create a Blog
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Are We Taking Enough Chances?
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Are We Taking Enough Chances?

July 8, 2020 August 4, 2020 2

Exactly two years ago, I drove with my family to the airport so I could take off on what would …

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Three Month Update From Quarantine
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Three Month Update From Quarantine

June 13, 2020 July 11, 2020 2

After three long months of staying home, life seems to finally be hinting at the possibility of things returning back …

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When You’re Truly Alone… You Appreciate Nature For the First Time
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When You’re Truly Alone… You Appreciate Nature For the First Time

June 9, 2020 August 4, 2020 2

Staying home for months at a time during this pandemic has made me miss what life used to be like: …

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How I Learned How to Speak Chinese
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How I Learned How to Speak Chinese

May 21, 2020 July 18, 2020 6

Eleven years ago, I was an innocent, little middle school kid with a big dream of teaching myself a whole …

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Two Month Update From Quarantine
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Two Month Update From Quarantine

May 13, 2020 May 20, 2020 8

I have been living in quarantine for 2 months. What’s amazing, to me, is that we’ll remember this pandemic for …

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A Cockroach Crawled Across My Body in Athens
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A Cockroach Crawled Across My Body in Athens

April 24, 2020 May 9, 2020 12

Since we’re all stuck in quarantine right now, I thought I’d entertain you with a story that is both the …

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Earth Day Considerations From a World Traveler
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Earth Day Considerations From a World Traveler

April 23, 2020 April 23, 2020 6

With all of the drastic changes that have taken place because of COVID-19, the world is operating in a state …

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One Month into the COVID-19 Quarantine
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One Month into the COVID-19 Quarantine

April 13, 2020 April 23, 2020 5

A number of things have changed since my last blog update. To start with the basics: I can no longer …

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Hi There, I’m Alive! Let’s Consider This Recap My Blog’s 2019 Year-In-Review
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Hi There, I’m Alive! Let’s Consider This Recap My Blog’s 2019 Year-In-Review

December 16, 2019 April 25, 2020 13

Hello, I’m alive. I’m not sure how else to begin my first blog post after several months of total silence. …

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Reflections on the Digital Nomad Lifestyle After One Year of Traveling Abroad
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Reflections on the Digital Nomad Lifestyle After One Year of Traveling Abroad

July 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 3

July 8th, 2018 was the night I left the U.S.A. to begin traveling around from one country to the next. …

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Is Warsaw, Poland a Gay-Friendly Travel Destination?
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Is Warsaw, Poland a Gay-Friendly Travel Destination?

June 14, 2019 April 25, 2020 3

Being Gay in Poland Unfortunately, Poland isn’t known for being the friendliest country towards the gay community. The general consensus …

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Finding My First European Firebug in Poland
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Finding My First European Firebug in Poland

May 8, 2019 May 8, 2019 5

The European Firebug Say hello to Pyrrhocoris apterus, more commonly referred to as the European Firebug. This little bug sparked …

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The Greatest Challenges I’ve Faced While Traveling Alone
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The Greatest Challenges I’ve Faced While Traveling Alone

April 28, 2019 April 29, 2019 2

There aren’t many experiences I can think of that assist in the process of growing up more than leaving home …

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The Beauty That Was Fallas in Valencia, Spain
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The Beauty That Was Fallas in Valencia, Spain

April 16, 2019 April 16, 2019 2

Imagine spending an entire year constructing enormous, colorful, and ornate sculptures of grand-scale intended for the public to enjoy over …

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Awaiting the Approval of a Spanish Student Visa and Preparing to Move to Spain
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Awaiting the Approval of a Spanish Student Visa and Preparing to Move to Spain

March 4, 2019 April 14, 2019 12

Applying for a Spanish Visa After attending my long stay student visa appointment at the General Consulate of Spain in …

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