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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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    COVID-19: Nineteen Ways You Can Make a Difference Right Now
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 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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    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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    The Warm Fuzzy: Here's Why (& How) I Volunteer
    • Feb 23, 2020
    • 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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    Hot Sauce and Handiwipes: Eating on a Medical Mission Trip
    • Jan 28, 2020
    • 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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    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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    The Best Quick Winter Hikes Near Whistler
    • 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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    The Magic of Whistler in Winter : 12 Things You Need to Know Before You Go
    • 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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    My First Medical Mission Trip: How Did I Get Here?
    • 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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    5 Things You Should Do Before You Travel Anywhere
    • 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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