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    Alpine, Skinny or Snowshoe?
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 6 min

    Alpine, Skinny or Snowshoe?

    The winter sports trifecta: three days, three sports! Which is better?
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    The 5 Best Day Hikes in Portland
    • Oct 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    The 5 Best Day Hikes in Portland

    Want to get out on the trail, but stay right here in Portland? Here's my short list of favorites to inspire you.
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    Rediscovering Lake of the Woods Resort
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    Rediscovering Lake of the Woods Resort

    Five hours south of Portland you'll find this gorgeous getaway: a high mountain, historic lake resort that sits beside one of the clearest n
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    3 Best Things to Do at Crater Lake in 2020
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 3 min

    3 Best Things to Do at Crater Lake in 2020

    Yes, Crater Lake is really as gorgeous as everyone says. Here's how to enjoy it in 2020.
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    Hooves and Huckleberries: The Nordman Bar
    • Jul 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    Hooves and Huckleberries: The Nordman Bar

    When exploring Priest Lake, Idaho, don't just stick to the lakeside resorts and assume you've seen it all. There's more!
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    Northern Exposure: Discovering Priest Lake, Idaho
    • Jul 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    Northern Exposure: Discovering Priest Lake, Idaho

    Hop in the car and head north. No, further. Yes, further still! That's where we discovered the incredible beauty of Priest Lake, Idaho
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    Great Food with a Stunning View: What to Eat at Priest Lake
    • Jul 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    Great Food with a Stunning View: What to Eat at Priest Lake

    If you're planning a trip to Priest Lake, make sure you 1) bring your stretchy pants, and 2) make plans to dine out.
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    Another Palau Sunset You'll Never Forget
    • May 31, 2020
    • 2 min

    Another Palau Sunset You'll Never Forget

    "Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, the day can end beautifully." Never have I seen so many stunning sunsets than in Palau.
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    More Than Jellyfish : Exploring the Beauty of Palau
    • May 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    More Than Jellyfish : Exploring the Beauty of Palau

    There's just as much going on under the ocean's surface as above! Here's my firsthand account of exploring the island's beauty, above & belo
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    A Slice of Palau History : The Battle of Peleliu
    • May 14, 2020
    • 4 min

    A Slice of Palau History : The Battle of Peleliu

    This little piece of paradise has a big past and played an integral part of World War II.
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    3 Creative Ways to Battle Your Travel Blues
    • Apr 24, 2020
    • 4 min

    3 Creative Ways to Battle Your Travel Blues

    Do you find yourself scrolling through your travel photos wistfully? You are definitely not alone. You've got the travel blues, my friend.
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    6 Easy Ways to Squeeze the Most Out of Your Travel Budget (While You Wait to Travel Again)
    • Mar 25, 2020
    • 7 min

    6 Easy Ways to Squeeze the Most Out of Your Travel Budget (While You Wait to Travel Again)

    Are you independently wealthy? Yeah, me either. Here are the tricks I've learned, that anyone can take advantage of!
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    15 Gorgeous Destination Movies You'll Want to Watch Right Now
    • Mar 17, 2020
    • 6 min

    15 Gorgeous Destination Movies You'll Want to Watch Right Now

    This social distancing is a struggle. But what a great excuse to watch great movies! Those of us who love to travel may not be able to do so
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    Eat + Drink in Newport Beach: Where You Must Go
    • Mar 13, 2020
    • 4 min

    Eat + Drink in Newport Beach: Where You Must Go

    A little bit of research ahead of time and a lot of taste testing resulted in this short list of Must Haves for every budget.
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    Breakfast on Balboa Island: A Beginner's Guide to Your Best Quick Visit
    • Mar 9, 2020
    • 4 min

    Breakfast on Balboa Island: A Beginner's Guide to Your Best Quick Visit

    Find yourself in Newport Beach, California? Be sure to visit adorable Balboa Island, a quaint, man-made oasis rich with history and bananas.
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    A Beginner's Guide to Seaside: 5 Days in the Florida Panhandle
    • Feb 24, 2020
    • 6 min

    A Beginner's Guide to Seaside: 5 Days in the Florida Panhandle

    Frog's legs, fried green tomatoes, and my badass lady friends! Florida's pristine panhandle feels like another world. Here's what I...
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    Sewage Issues in Sayulita: Should You Go Anyway?
    • Jan 19, 2020
    • 4 min

    Sewage Issues in Sayulita: Should You Go Anyway?

    Sayulita, Mexico has become very popular and it's quite understandable - it's so cool! But unfortunately, the town - and it's visitors - som
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    6 Reasons You Need to Visit Beautiful Sayulita, Mexico
    • Jan 19, 2020
    • 4 min

    6 Reasons You Need to Visit Beautiful Sayulita, Mexico

    Almost everywhere you look in Sayulita there is color! Five things you cannot miss while visiting this cool, quaint and charming little town
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    Lost and Translating: How to Spend 5 Amazing Days in Tokyo
    • Jan 2, 2020
    • 8 min

    Lost and Translating: How to Spend 5 Amazing Days in Tokyo

    Thirty-eight million people can't be wrong. Here's what we learned and how we squeezed the most out of five busy days in one of the largest
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    The 5 Best Travel Accessories for Type-A Personalities
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 5 min

    The 5 Best Travel Accessories for Type-A Personalities

    Staying organized when traveling can be extremely challenging. Here are the 5 things I always use!
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