07/25/2025
Goodbye, South Africa: A Final Conversation with the Land That Raised Me
Leaving South Africa for Australia. Not fleeing, but choosing change. Saying goodbye to the land that raised me and hoping to build a new kind of life.
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07/21/2025
After a Year in Southeast Asia, Here’s Why Nepal Still Took Me by Surprise
I thought I’d seen it all in Southeast Asia—tree rats, Komodo dragons, detergent-eating monkeys. Then I landed in Nepal, and everything changed.
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07/19/2025
Gothenburg, Sweden is a Laidback City Esacpe With Archipelago Island-Hopping
It’s not often you find a laid-back city with Michelin-starred restaurants, trendy districts, culture, and easy access to an archipelago.
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07/18/2025
Charleston, SC Vacation: History, Culture, and Southern Hospitality
A vacation to Charleston, South Carolina, offers much more than just beach time. The area is full of history and culture, and there are plenty of things to do in Charleston.
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07/11/2025
A Guide to Visiting the Alhambra in Granada, Spain
Few places in Europe capture the imagination quite like the Alhambra, a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in Granada, Spain.
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07/06/2025
Day Trip to Guimarães from Porto, the Birthplace of Portugal
Guimarães is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the birthplace of Portugal. A day trip to Guimarães from Porto takes less than an hour by car.
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07/03/2025
One Week, No Itinerary: A Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, Portugal Vacation
Five tips on how to vacation in Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, Portugal without an itinerary. The slow, local way.
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07/01/2025
Sweden’s West Coast: 5-Day Gothenburg Vacation Itinerary
Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden, is an under-the-radar vacation destination in Northern Europe that everyone needs to know about.
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06/30/2025
Roanoke, VA: A Metro Mountain Escape That Hits All the Right Notes
Roanoke reminded me what makes travel meaningful. It’s not just about the scenery (though the mountains certainly don’t hurt). It’s about the stories.
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06/22/2025
5-Day Seattle to Victoria Itinerary by Land, Sky, and Sea
Trade rushed travel for mindful exploration on this 5-day Seattle to Victoria trip by land and sea. Enjoy the local cuisine and natural beauty of the West Coast.
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06/13/2025
Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Come for the Mountains, Stay for the Authentic Experiences
Virginia’s Blue Ridge is more than its scenery. It’s the local passion, creativity, and connection that make your vacation here feel truly meaningful.
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06/06/2025
A Seaplane-to-Ferry Escape from Seattle to Victoria, BC
With FRS Clipper, a round-trip journey from Seattle, WA, to Victoria, BC pairs the thrill of a seaplane ride with the calm of a scenic ferry.
