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A Survey – and a Giveaway!

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Update: the results are in! The world looks very different in 2021 than it did when I was last posting regular content here at the beginning of 2020 – as does the concept of blogging. Today I’m releasing a reader survey to better understand what your thoughts are on travel, blogging in general, and what …

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Journal | 7.21.18

Long time, no see! It’s good to be back in this space after a week off. Summer is definitely here and we’re not getting any relief from the heat any time soon! This weekend we are up in the Atlanta, Georgia area to visit my family, where we plan to enjoy some hot chicken from …

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Journal | 7.7.18

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What a weird week, right? Having a day off in the middle of the week really threw me for a loop, like having a Monday and Friday back-to-back, twice. If you’re in the U.S., did you do anything fun to celebrate the Fourth? Typically we make a long weekend of it, but with a Wednesday …

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Five Fun, Free Things You Can Do This Weekend To Save for Your Next Trip

Six coins from different countries sit on a counter

Just glance at your social media feed on the weekend while you’re trying to save money and you’re sure to see numerous posts from friends doing some (or all!) of the following: enjoying fancy meals out, attending loud and crazy concerts, going to the movies, or hanging at the bars until closing time. Meanwhile, you’re …