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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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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I thought I would come back from Antarctica in triumph, my fists raised in exultation. Hey, I can say I’ve been to seven continents now! And you know the Polar Plunge? I did it WAY south of the Antarctic Circle! Also, here are dozens of adorable photos of me surrounded by penguins! Instead, I’m returning from
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Ever thought of traveling to Japan in the winter? I suggest you consider the wild island of Hokkaido. I recently had the opportunity to return to Japan and explore the best of the Japanese winter. I immersed myself in the snowy landscapes, wandered through steamy winter landscapes, relaxed in warm onsen, and enjoyed the snow
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New York is a dream destination for so many travelers. And there are so many things to do in the city, it’s overwhelming. Perhaps that’s why so many tourists end up staying firmly on the beaten path, afraid to venture out of their comfort zone in the slightest. And they end up making the same
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This year, in my effort to visit every European country, I made trips to two new cities: Chisinau (pronounced KEE-shee-no), the capital of Moldova, and Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Why pair these cities (and countries) in a single post, even though these trips were months apart? Because of their similarities. Chisinau and Minsk are
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I wasn’t a dog person until I moved to New York. I didn’t grow up with dogs (or any pets larger than a rodent, for that matter), and I never really knew how to interact with them. Spending time on Bali in 2011 and being cornered by barking street dogs on a nightly basis didn’t do
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