From the moment I saw the city of Guanajuato, I was in love. Bright colors burst out in every direction. Tiny winding alleyways curled away from busy streets, leading to verdant parks. Troubadours filled the air with music. Guanajuato was so alive. And everyone around me seemed to be in a fantastic mood, taking selfies
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After a quiet March, it was time to hit the road again! This month I enjoyed the benefits of living in Europe with easy travel to two different countries: Italy and Germany. Looking back, it’s been so bizarre to arrive in a new country to live in, then to be locked down for so much
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Of all the wonderful places to visit in Cuba, the city of Havana tops most travelers’ lists. And while old Havana is a spectacular place, where else should you go in Cuba? Are there other good cities, or beaches, or nature spots? I’m glad you asked! Cuba is one of the most interesting of the
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When I was growing up in Massachusetts, my family and I took a lot of road trips to Canada. Québec was almost always part of the agenda, and for good reason. But as I got older, Québec became more of a city destination. Montréal, of course, is the weekend destination for every freshly-turned-18-year-old in the
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When I moved to Prague in 2020, it wasn’t the first time I moved to a new country. Prior to that, I spent time living in the UK, spent two extended periods living in Mexico, and spent a semester living in Italy. Between those stints, there was a lot of digital nomad time in Thailand,
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Today I want to talk about how Europe is right now. Over the past month, I’ve heard lots of people saying that they are afraid of me for being in Prague. People have been casually mentioning “civil unrest” in cities like Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. Charlie is getting similar messages through his work. I want
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The famous streets of Paris are some of the best places to explore in the City of Light! Whether this is your first trip to Paris or your tenth, whether you shoot with a high-end camera or just your phone, you are going to love these streets. I’ve been visiting Paris since I was 16
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I recently took my first trip to Disney World as an adult — and wow, did I ever enjoy it! I’m not a Disney superfan by any stretch, but an opportunity to visit arose — and I jumped on it right away. I LOVED Disney when I was a kid. I went once as a
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Thinking about planning a trip to Nova Scotia, but not sure where to go and what to do? What’s the best way to plan a one week Nova Scotia itinerary? I feel like Nova Scotia is a destination that people want to visit in general, but they’re not sure about where to go specifically. I’m
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It’s impossible to write anything this month without first talking about Ukraine. Like many of you, I’ve been devastated while watching Russia invade Ukraine, and deeply worried for the Ukrainians in danger. Ukraine means a lot to me, as many of you know. I visited Ukraine in 2017 and was bowled over by the elegance
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