I am the girl who has not seen a lot of movies. Star Wars? I saw it once, when I was six, and I got so scared, I thought Darth Vader was hiding in my closet for the next several months. I’ve never seen any of the other Star Wars movies. E.T. had a similar
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This month my beautiful friend gave birth to the most perfect baby boy. Not only am I crazy about this kiddo, I’m an auntie for the first time ever! That, far and away, is the highlight of this past month. It also made me feel even more grateful for my career and lifestyle. Most people who
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The following branded content post is brought to you by Skyhour. Once I learned about this new business and app, I thought it was a brilliant idea. And a giveaway for you, my lovely readers, to enjoy? Even better. Imagine you have a friend who loves to travel, and they have a special occasion coming
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My trip to Antarctica was one of the most moving and inspiring journeys I’ve ever taken. Without a doubt, Antarctica is the best place I’ve ever been, as well as the most beautiful. I’ve written about how Antarctica shattered my ego, changing me as a traveler and a human. But as profound as that was,
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Planning a trip to Croatia? Looking for Croatia travel tips? I wish I were joining you! It’s hard to pick a favorite country when you travel as much as I do, but I can’t lie — if I had to choose, it would probably be Croatia. I first wanted to visit Croatia after seeing photos
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If my travel life can be cleaved neatly in half, this is the month where it should be done. Before Antarctica. After Antarctica. The most important, moving, and beautiful trip of my life. Half the month was spent on board the Ocean Diamond, with seven days of exploring Antarctica and two days crossing the Drake Passage
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On my first trip to Japan in 2013, I completely fell in love with the country — but I couldn’t have named a favorite city. I deemed Japan far greater than the sum of its parts. That may still be true — but this time, I have a favorite. Tokyo, I love you so much. Planning
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Before I left on my Antarctica cruise, I was so stressed out figuring out my Antarctica packing list! What if I forgot something critical? You can’t exactly run to Target when you’re at the bottom of the world! Luckily, I soon learned what to wear in Antarctica doesn’t have to be complicated. You tend to
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When’s the best time to visit Key West? This party island is one of the warmest places in the contiguous United States! You may want to go in the winter for that reason — but the very best time to go to Key West is in the spring: from March to May. I adore Key
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When’s the best time to visit Croatia? You deserve a fantastic trip to Croatia — and that includes timing your trip perfectly! Croatia is one of the most beautiful bucket list destinations in all of Europe. Croatia is one of my all-time favorite countries, and I’ve spent months traveling the country extensively. Not every time
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