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May 31
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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May 17
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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May 14
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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Apr 24
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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Apr 13
4 min

COVID-19: Nineteen Ways You Can Make a Difference Right Now

What can we be doing to help others in this stressful and scary time? Here are 19 ways we can all make a positive impact.

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Mar 25
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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Mar 17
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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Feb 23
3 min

The Warm Fuzzy: Here's Why (& How) I Volunteer

A wise person once said, "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." The (super easy) causes I invest my time in and why. ...

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Jan 28
4 min

Hot Sauce and Handiwipes: Eating on a Medical Mission Trip

Each clinic setting calls for a few slight variations, but here's my Master List of dining necessities required to not just survive, but

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Jan 19
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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Jan 19
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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Jan 2
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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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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Dec 23, 2019
3 min

The Best Quick Winter Hikes Near Whistler

Another winter, another totally different experience. How is that even possible?

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Dec 10, 2019
9 min

The Magic of Whistler in Winter : 12 Things You Need to Know Before You Go

Planning a winter trip to this remarkable world-class wonderland? I've got 12 tips that will help ensure you have the time of your life. ...

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Dec 1, 2019
4 min

My First Medical Mission Trip: How Did I Get Here?

I've learned so very much and feel incredibly blessed to have been part of many overseas volunteer mission trips. Here's how it all started.

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Sep 3, 2019
8 min

5 Things You Should Do Before You Travel Anywhere

Heading out on a trip? Whether you travel by land, sea, or air, don't leave home without doing these 4 things.

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