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Nashville Weekend Guide: 3–5 Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Nashville At-a-Glance How Long Should My Trip Be: 3–5 daysFor me, Nashville is perfect as a long weekend. You can hit most of the main tourist attractions within a few days. If you wanted to add in an extra day or two to relax, recover from a night out, or enjoy Nashville’s amazing food and…
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My Guide to Nashville: Music, Hot Chicken, and Southern Hospitality
Nashville is such a vibrant city with live music, great food, Southern hospitality, and a fun, carefree energy. If I had to pick one city that embodies the “work hard, play hard” energy, it’s Nashville. Whether you are visiting for a bachelorette, sporting event, or to check out the local culture, I’m pretty sure Nashville…
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How to Take Your First Solo Trip:
My First Solo Trip: In 2022, I was studying in London and knew that spring break was coming up. For the first time, I had access to cheap trains and flights that could take me anywhere in Europe. I could be in Athens or Barcelona within a few hours. And the best part was having…
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Planning: The Unglamorous Foundation of Travel
Behind every dreamy travel photo is a carefully built plan. From inspiration to booking to budgeting, here’s the three-step system I use to organize my trips—so I can travel stress-free and actually enjoy the adventure.
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Leavenworth: The Most Charming Winter Day Trip from Seattle
“A beloved day trip for locals, Leavenworth feels like someone copied and pasted a ski town from the Swiss Alps into the Cascades. The entire town has a Germanic theme – I’m talking German beer, pastries, architecture, and women in Dirndl.”
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Erewhon, In-N-Out: Iconic SoCal Eats
From Erewhon’s cult-favorite smoothie to classic In-N-Out and unforgettable Mexican food, here’s what I ate during a sunshine-filled weekend in Southern California.
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Pros and Cons of Being a Travel Companion
Planning trips is as much about who you travel with as where you go. I’m sharing my real pros and cons as a travel companion — the good, the chaotic, and the slightly hangry. Try it yourself before your next weekend trip with friends.
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New York City Transportation: The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly
Your ultimate guide to walking and riding the NYC subway — directions, safety tips, and courtesy rules for first-time visitors.
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Finding Humor in Travel Disasters: My San Juan Adventure
Read to learn about why travel “disasters” make the best stories and the best moments for self discovery.
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New York City Bagels: The Authentic Experience
Traveling to New York City? Here’s my local guide to how to order and enjoy a bagel like a local!
