Category: Travel tips & guides
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Antigua, Guatemala // Why a life lesson?
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 Antigua now! For once in my life I am glad that the driver of the bus I’m on in some unknown corner of Latin America is speeding like a…
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Kingston, Jamaica // Why do I need to go back already?
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 Kingston now! For most tourists, Jamaica is a stop on a cruise ship, or perhaps even a stay at an all inclusive resort in Montego Bay. I remain…
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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…
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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…
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The 2023 Off Seasoner Holiday Gift Guide // Why my top 10 favorite travel items?
I am excited to present The Official 2023 Off Seasoner Travel Holiday Gift Guide for that special someone and traveler in your life! This is an update to a list I created one year ago for holiday shopping. Many of the items have stayed the same but I added a few new recommendations that I…
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10 essentials for long haul flight // Why Russian nesting dolls?
It can be so awkward to try to reach under the seat mid flight, especially if I am in the middle seat, or have something on my tray table. And without fail, whatever small item I am trying to find in the moment will always end up being at the very bottom of my carry-on.…
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Mexico City, Mexico // Why a travel guide?
The original concept for this blog was to act as an actual guide for fellow travelers, which then quickly devolved into an account of my personal musings while traveling more than anything else. Hopefully that is still useful on some level to someone out there, but upon reviewing some of my earliest posts, I decide…
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Why read Wire Cutter when you have me?
It’s finally here, the product list that absolutely nobody has been asking for! I humbly present to you the official Off Seasoner 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for the special someone and traveler in your life. I created this list because I wanted to share some of my favorite items that I have acquired over the…
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Santiago, Chile // Why is Pablo Neruda a national treasure?
Así como me aflige pensar en el claro día de tus piernasrecostadas como detenidas y duras aguas solares,y la golondrina que durmiendo y volando vive en tus ojos,y el perro de furia que asilas en el corazón,así también veo las muertes que están entre nosotros desde ahora,y respiro en el aire la ceniza y lo…
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Florianópolis, Brazil // Why so magical?
Some places just require more time to get to know than others. I spent 10 days exploring Florianóplis, referred to as “the magical island.” It is the capital of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil and often shorten to “Floripa.” When I picture a magical island with a lot of witch lore surrounding it, I do…