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Maui: Not Just for the 1%

Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Guest Poster.

Like many island destinations, Maui is a popular spot for luxe honeymoons and ritzy second homes. Namely, it’s a place built on tourism dollars—and those exclusive resorts and million-dollar view vistas don’t come cheap. Even though Hawaii holidays are choice for the richest of the rich, Maui doesn’t have to break the bank. It’s a [...]

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Getting to Know Charleston the Boozy Way

Posted on 25. Sep, 2011 by Steph.

It’s a sad misconception that the United States has terrible beer. Sure we export awful stuff: Budweiser and Coors and other junk, but domestically there is a huge diversity of microbreweries and innovative, delicious beers. For me, one of the greatest parts about traveling within the US is the chance to check out the local [...]

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Southern Charm-it’s Not Just a Cliché in Charleston

Posted on 22. Sep, 2011 by Steph.

Never, in my life, have I experienced a city as friendly as Charleston, South Carolina. How’s thats for a sweeping declaration? Back in June I stumbled across a pretty sweet deal from Southwest Airlines: You could fly anywhere in a 500 mile radius for $40 each way. Despite having been home from Vancouver for maybe [...]

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New York I Love You?

Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Steph.

I never used to care for New York very much. When I was a kid I found it crowded, dirty and overwhelming. The tall buildings and the masses of people used to make me feel cramped and claustrophobic. Growing up in DC, just 4 hours away from the biggest city in the US, I had [...]

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Inside the All-Inclusive Resort: a Report

Posted on 02. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

Last weekend I went on my first press trip ever, to Mazatlan, Mexico . It was quite a learning experience! Basically, the Mexican Tourism Bureau paid for me to fly down, stay at a fancy schmancy resort, eat amazing food and do fun stuff like zip lining. Their goal of course is to illustrate what [...]

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Why I Went to Mexico

Posted on 31. Jul, 2011 by Steph.

Have you been to Mexico? I never had, until a surprise trip sent me down the Mazatlan, Mexico last weekend! This was my first trip south of the border, which is kind of weird because Mexico is RIGHT there hanging out by California and Texas. Basically I’ve been to China, Iceland and Australia, but I [...]

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Vancouver Culture Shock

Posted on 19. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

The first thing you’ll probably notice about Canada: it’s really nice. Vancouver especially is just really, really pleasant. The streets are spotless, the people are friendly and the air is crisp and clean. In essence it’s the complete opposite of China. Which I was arriving from, smelly and tired after 20-some hours of traveling (fun [...]

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What You Must Do in Morristown, Indiana a.k.a Mayberry! (You won’t regret it)

Posted on 13. Feb, 2011 by Guest Poster.

Usually I get guest post offers about all sorts of exotic destinations. This is not one of them, and I couldn’t resist some variety. Sometimes the mundane can be pretty interesting… Have you ever driven through a small town like Mayberry and wondered who in the world lives there or wonder what it would be [...]

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Portland: A Budget Foodie’s Heaven on Earth

Posted on 28. Nov, 2010 by Guest Poster.

I haven’t been to Oregon since I was a little kid, but this article just intensifies my suspicion that I need to get myself back there. Portland, Oregon, is a town known for its immensely reasonably standard of living. I’ve officially moved there three times over the past 10 years, but each time I move, [...]

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