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This hidden gem neighborhood is the epicenter of Vancouver’s history. Here’s why you should visit.
One of the first things that visitors to Vancouver notice is how new and modern the city looks. Towers of glass make up the skyline and contemporary storefronts and landscaped parks line the city ...
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I take in-person language classes before trips. Here’s why.
In my experience, taking language classes is one of the best things you can do to level up your travels. I’ve taken a few language classes so far. In particular, I took six months of weekly in-person ...
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Puerto Rico's Indigenous History - I Searched for Answers
When I started working as a Puerto Rico travel writer in 2021, I grew curious about everything related to the archipelago. What I knew about it, even as a local, didn’t feel like enough if I was to ...
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I Visited Texas for the First Time as a New Yorker
To some people, Texas is considered a world separate from the United States. From die-hard Dallas Cowboys fans to Beyonce, the media landscape always has Texas on its tongue for one reason or another.
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I think Japan is one of the best solo travel destinations
Traveling alone is one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done in my life. However, having a good experience is contingent on choosing the right destination for a solo trip. There are so many ...
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My sister visited me in Paris — here’s what she thinks all first-time visitors should know.
A few years ago, my sister Liana came to visit me in Paris. A poet and Spanish-to-English translator, she’s a world traveler who has lived in Peru. But she hadn’t been to Paris since we were children!
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My dad backpacked around Australia and New Zealand in his youth. 40 years later, I followed in his footsteps.
When my dad was 24, he did a 6-month backpacking trip around Australia and New Zealand. This was 1981. He had just graduated from college and wanted to see the world. I’ve grown up hearing my dad’s ...
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People often skip New Zealand’s North Island. Here’s why you shouldn’t.
When asked to conjure up images of New Zealand, most people imagine the South Island. New Zealand’s South Island is iconic: huge mountains, fjords, lakes, and beautiful wildlife. It’s become famous ...
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I drove the Golden Circle in Iceland for one day. Here’s what to see & what to skip.
I just got back from a spur-of-the-moment trip to Iceland with my boyfriend. Despite our last-minute stress, we packed our 2-night trip with some of the best attractions and activities near Reykjavík.
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Is it okay for couples to travel separately?
I have a friend who loves to hike and travel… and is married to a man who’s most content when he’s at home. They’ve worked out an arrangement that suits them both wonderfully. She’s taken solo trips ...
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Tourists make a lot of faux pas in Scotland. Here’s how to avoid them.
We’ve all been there while on holiday: you’re in an unfamiliar place, saying the wrong thing, doing the wrong thing, and generally being wrong. Perhaps you were unaware of what’s considered a cultural ...
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I follow these simple rules to stay healthy and feel my best when I travel
When I first started traveling, the advice I’d get about how to stay healthy while on a trip was to just… not try. Live without limits. Abandon routines. Soak up every experience to its fullest. And ...