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Always say “yes” (except to suspicious alleyway deals) – Unexpected adventures come when you embrace the unknown. But trust your...

A smile is your best visa – Even if you don't speak the local language, a kind grin can open doors, win friends, and possibly get you...

Master the art of "lost" sightseeing – Wandering without GPS can lead to the best hidden gems (or a great workout while finding your way...

Pack like a minimalist – The less you carry, the easier your journey. But always make room for snacks. Priorities! I recall my first...

Near Portland, Oregon This is a lesson I learned the hard way – Always check for forest fires or any other natural disasters near your...

Estes Park, Colorado On road trips, and cruises, and well, any vacations, I normally get up extra early because I don’t want to miss out...

If you were to ask me for my favorite Caribbean Island, I would answer, without a doubt, ARUBA! Top 5 things about Aruba: 1.       You...

New Orleans, Louisiana Have you ever found that one food that you will go out of your way, regularly, to eat? For me, it is Charbroiled...

Nashville, Tennessee There once was a time when GPS was not on your phone. It was not on your Garmin. It resided in 2D format called a...

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia While it doesn’t always seem the case, I’m typically a risk-adverse person. However, I push myself out of...

New York, New York The year is 2007. My cousin and I were on a road trip from Charlotte, North Carolina to Detroit, Michigan, taking the...

Uwharrie Rock Crawling, NC I accepted an internship in North Carolina, sight unseen, and moved there for the summer. Had I ever lived...

Las Vegas, Nevada People visit this city for a variety of reasons, but mine was to hang out with my cousins who were living there to take...

Norwegian Cruise in the Caribbean – Ice Bar Whenever I'm on a ship, I find myself getting to know the cruise director and their staff. On...

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota Hello, Mr. President! Or at least, I think that’s you, peeking through the fog. Have you ever been to a...

Undisclosed Location, Utah We start this story with two young women, approximately 28 years old, hiking in Utah to an undisclosed active...

Albuquerque, New Mexico Picture this, two young women, approximately 22 years of age, stranded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sometime...