I’ve decided to make a number of changes on this site. A huge reason for that is my most recent South Africa trip. I’ve raved about this trip so much already, but it was more than a fun time — it showed me exactly the kind of work that I need to be doing, exactly
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In less than a week, I start my yearlong trip around the world. It’s time to wind down 1.5 years of living in the UK: one year in Chester and eight months in London. This was never my plan. I had always imagined the UK as a place that was nice, but cold and a
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I cannot stop raving about my South Africa road trip. This road trip along the Garden Route and Eastern Cape was, hands down, one of the best trips of my life. A lot of you have written me asking how you can do the same trip. You absolutely can. The great thing about this trip
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Getting things stolen sucks. But if you’re a traveler, it will most likely happen to you at some point or another. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. Hi Kate, I just wanted to send you a quick note while I am in London, although the weather is wonderful I have not been
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A lot of people I know have felt a strange sense of familiarity when visiting the Tuscan countryside for the first time. Was it from a movie, perhaps? A friend’s photos? More often than not, you’re probably recognizing Tuscany from iconic Renaissance paintings. The Medici, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance, were among the greatest
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In one week, I am leaving to travel around the world for one year. Right now, I’m focused on Europe: traveling by train from Paris to Vienna, then Malta and Istanbul. However, by next March, I’ll be road tripping across the United States, from Seattle to Boston via San Francisco, Vegas, Austin, New Orleans, and
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My latest South Africa trip was beyond anything I could have imagined. As much as I loved my first trip back in October, I didn’t expect to be even more impressed than I was the first time. Forget being impressed — I was blown away. Staggeringly so. This trip was so much fun, I actually
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This week’s question actually didn’t come in through email — it was asked by a new friend of mine whom I met in New York! I thought it would be great to elaborate on her question here. “I need to do an Eat, Pray, Love trip. Where should I go?” Ah, Eat, Pray, Love. Is
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Has heartbreak ever impacted your travels? This week’s question has an unorthodox answer. Hi Kate, I’ve recently started my around the world trip and had to end my relationship to come out here (my boyfriend was very supportive but we both decided that long term just isn’t for us). However now I’m out here I
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