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Hard-Earned Tips for International Travel
Captured above the coast of Spain—but the lessons in this post come from years of globe-trotting, trial and error, and a few hard-earned...

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Jun 45 min read
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San Miguel de Allende Travel Guide: Cobblestones & Self-Created Chaos
The view of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel at sunrise. Before visiting San Miguel de Allende, I was convinced I already had a favorite...

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May 284 min read
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From Panic to Peace on a Sunrise Balloon Safari in the Serengeti
Sunrise Balloon Safari in the Serengeti We departed the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge at 4:30 a.m.—well before sunrise. An escort was...

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Apr 214 min read
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Visiting the Taj Mahal at Sunrise: An Independent Traveler’s Guide to India’s Iconic Wonder
A travel experience describing an independent traveler's visit to The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, at sunrise.

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Mar 303 min read
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A Rickshaw Ride and Questionable Life Choices
Travel is addictive—the more I explore, the more I crave new destinations. Every journey imprints itself on my perspective, shaping my...

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Mar 266 min read
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Watching Jaipur, India Awaken
Sitting at the flower market in Jaipur, India It is 5:30 AM, and I am in the back of an Uber in Jaipur, India. We have left the main road...

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Feb 184 min read
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What is Happening Now?
Two nights. Two long-haul, overnight flights. Barely a moment of real sleep on the flight from London to Dehli. By the time we land in...

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Feb 178 min read
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Wisdom from the Vatican: 'You Only Live Once'
Early morning at St. Peter's Basilica is the best time to see it without the crowds It was an early morning in Rome, the summer of 2018. ...

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Jan 173 min read
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Pedaling Through Salzburg Sound of Music Style for Midlife Travelers
Salzburg, Austria – June 2022 What could possibly be better than a bike tour? A Sound of Music  bike tour! Book a bike tour on your next...

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Jan 132 min read
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From Sugarloaf Mountain to the Skies: Our Most Unexpected Rio Memory
I’ve wanted to go to Rio de Janeiro since I was about 14 or 15. I still vividly remember my mom asking me where I wanted to go for a...

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Jan 132 min read
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2024 Wrapped: The Travel Edition for Midlife Travel
2024 marked a year of exceptional expedition. I traveled extensively...74,589 miles across four continents and 9 countries. I launched...

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Dec 31, 20242 min read
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The Day We Discovered a Secret Argentinian Speakeasy
An Empty Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Election Day Sunday, August 13, 2023, was a unique day in Buenos Aires: Election Day...

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Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Tokyo's Duality: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Tokyo is a city that pulsates from every corner. It is a unique juxtaposition of tradition versus innovation.

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Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Omoide Yokocho
Finding Omoide Yokocho on a Friday night in Tokyo.

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Jul 27, 20241 min read
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When A Glamorous Destination Doesn't Yield Glamorous Days
It is a story about how every day while traveling is far from glamorous.

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Jul 25, 20245 min read
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Closed Island Chronicles: A Comedy of Errors in Travel Planning
Ibiza with your lifelong best friend sounds like a dream—and it was. But did you know that Ibiza has an off-season?

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Jul 12, 20244 min read
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Dead Last and Loving It: A Humble Ode to Bringing Up the Rear in a Trail Race
Round Valley trail network in Park City is incredible! Summer in Park City means being outside and enjoying the great outdoors. Of the...

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Jun 8, 20244 min read
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Experiencing the Indy 500: Why Travel is About Firsthand Adventures
As a travel enthusiast, one of the most rewarding aspects of my adventures is the opportunity to experience culture, locations, and...

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May 27, 20242 min read
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Pura Vida
Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, Bagaces Pura Vida is far more than a tagline created by the tourism authority. In Costa Rica, Pura Vida...

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Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Roatan, Honduras
Eager to visit the next country on the quest to 100, I walked from the cruise port to meet Luis, my driver. I wanted to see as much as...

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Apr 10, 20243 min read
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