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Kyoto, Japan // Why the highlight of all highlights?
We were in rough shape by the time we arrived at the Ryokan style hostel in Kyoto, a traditional Japanese style inn. We had summited Mt. Fuji the very same day we arrived, taking a series of local trains. As any traveler can attest, visiting Japan is like visiting the future. One of the many Read more
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Cusco, Peru // Why so elusive?
Here for the travel advice and not to read my life story? Jump to Dos & Don’ts for the tl;dr [too long; didn’t read] to plan your trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu now! Hiking the Inca Trail has been a bucket list item for me for decades. Imagine my chagrin at having traveled all Read more
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San Juan, Puerto Rico // Why one true pleasure?
One true pleasure of living on the East Coast, of which there are markedly very few, is the easy access to Puerto Rico from most major airports. New York, Atlanta, and Miami all offer direct flights multiple times per day, and often for a very low cost. It is close enough for even a quick Read more
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Rome, Italy // Why a weekend getaway to another life?
I have written about this before, but I never wanted or planned on moving back to the United States. I saw Mexico as a launching point. Safe because it was close enough to home. Scary because I didn’t speak the language and had never lived outside the US or even traveled for more than a Read more
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Key West, Florida // Why a truly minor problem?
I hated the feeling I was having. I felt frustrated and irritated by a slight inconvenience. But it does happen to all of us, sooner or later. These minor problems from our daily lives start to add up. You merge onto the highway and pick a lane and it is the wrong lane. Cars pass Read more
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Amsterdam, Netherlands // Why a different state of mind?
Here for the travel advice and not to read my life story? Jump to Travel Recommendations for the tl;dr [too long; didn’t read] to plan your trip to Amsterdam now! I felt giddy as my flight touched down. I was passing through the city somewhat incidentally. My end destination was Portugal but it was cheaper to fly Read more