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I’m Kate
For more than a decade and a half, I’ve helped people create a life by design through my lifestyle and travel blog.
I’m a mom of 3, a full-time romance author, and I’ve been to more than 40 countries and nearly all the states.
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This Georgia Town Turned a 100-Foot Water Tower Into a Giant Coca-Cola Bottle
Discover the giant Coca-Cola bottle Georgia landmark, created from a 100-foot water tower, and learn why this roadside attraction draws curious visitors.
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Before Your Next Trip, Learn These 5 Local Words — They’re a Better Way to Start a Conversation Than Hello
Learning a few local words does not turn a visitor into a local, and it should never be performed as…
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The Unexpected Confidence Boost of Exploring an Unfamiliar City — Every Turn Proves You Can Handle More
Many travelers feel oddly competent in an unfamiliar city. They navigate a metro map, order a meal in a new…
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Why “Flexible” Hotel Cancellations Cost More — The Fine Print Is a Clue to How Much Demand a Property Expects
A hotel cancellation policy can look like a customer-service choice, but it is also a revenue-management tool. Rooms are perishable…
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A Direct International Flight Changes More Than Tourism—Here’s What Airport Neighbors Feel First
When a city gains a direct international flight, the immediate story is access: fewer connections, more visitors, and stronger links…
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Why Travel Planning Feels So Overwhelming—and How to Choose When the Options Never End
The research phase of travel can be more anxious than the trip because planning presents an open field of choices….
