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Spinning the World
This whole vinyl obsession started by accident on a trip to Portland, Oregon. I wandered into a local record shop with no real plan and walked out with two albums I could not pass up: Teddy Pendergrass’ Teddy and the Bar-Kays’ Dangerous. Those were the first two records I ever bought while traveling, and I…
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Travel Gear Essentials
Over time, I’ve built a travel setup that reflects how I actually move through the world. I tend to pack a fair amount of tech, but everything has a purpose. I travel with a Chromebook because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to replace if something happens to it. If it gets dropped, damaged, or…
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First Bite Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur will always hold a special place in my travel memories because it is where I went on my very first food tour. I did not do it alone either. I went with two friends, which made the experience even better. Our guide, Stephen, was terrific and immediately set the tone for the night.…
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Riding for Bites
One of the highlights of my time in Ho Chi Minh City was an evening food tour with Kiss Tour, an all-female motorbike food tour company. I went into it solo, not fully knowing what to expect, and walked away with one of the most memorable nights of the entire trip. My guide, Evelyn, was…
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40 in Asia
Turning 40 feels like a milestone worth celebrating, so I decided to do it in a way that reflects everything I love about travel: food, culture, exploration, and a little bit of luxury. This upcoming birthday trip will take me across three incredible Asian destinations, Singapore, Bali, and Taiwan, and the itinerary is all about…
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Chasing All 50
One of my long-term travel goals has always been to visit all 50 states. So far, I have 33 under my belt, from big names like California and New York to quieter ones like Maine, Delaware, and West Virginia. People always assume the hardest states to visit are Alaska and Hawaii, but the funny thing…
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Travel Smarter Now
Over the years, I have picked up a set of travel tips that make the whole process smoother and a lot less stressful. Flights are always the first piece of the puzzle, so I rely heavily on price alerts and deal trackers. Google Flights and Skyscanner are two of my go-to tools because they show…
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The Luggage Hunt
Travel has changed the way I think about a lot of things, and luggage is definitely one of them. I spent most of my life buying cheap bags from places like Big Lots because they used to last me years. Back then, I only traveled occasionally, so a bargain suitcase did the job. But once…
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Culinary Adventures
I have always considered myself a true foodie, someone who will try just about anything once. There is something exciting about sitting down with a dish you have never seen before, smelling ingredients you cannot identify, and taking that first bite without knowing what you are getting into. It is part curiosity, part respect for…
