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For more than a decade and a half, I’ve helped people create a life by design through my lifestyle and travel blog.
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I Spent a Week in Each of These 5 ‘Most Affordable’ US Cities. Here’s What the Rankings Actually Mean
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Fredericksburg, Texas Has 200 German-Descended Wineries and One of the Best Wildflower Springs in America
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Chattanooga’s Climbing Scene Is World-Class and the City Is 2 Hours From Atlanta. Here’s Why Climbers Keep It Quiet
Chattanooga, Tennessee sits in a topographic situation that produces an unusual concentration of sandstone cliff lines within 30–45 minutes of…
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The One Hotel Policy That Almost Nobody Knows About — And It Gets People Extra Nights for Free
The standard hotel checkout time in the United States is 11 AM or noon. Most travelers either rush to leave…
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Savannah Versus Charleston: Americans Keep Getting Them Confused. Here’s Why They’re Nothing Alike
Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina are the two most visited cities in the American South, both anchored by historic…
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Myrtle Beach Has 60 Miles of Coastline and One of the Highest Scam Rates on the East Coast
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina draws about 20 million visitors annually to 60 miles of Grand Strand coastline, making it one…
