United States
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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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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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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…
Asia
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Why Food Is My Favorite Way to Experience a City
I enjoy landmarks and museums as much as anyone, but food is what actually helps me understand a city. A meal tells you how people live, what they value, and what they come back to every day. It is not curated or polished for visitors. It just exists. When I travel, especially internationally, food becomes…
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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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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.…