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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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Every State’s Most Iconic Food — And Where to Actually Eat It
From Maine lobster rolls to Texas brisket to Chicago deep dish — every state has one dish it’s absolutely obsessed with. Here’s the definitive list, and the specific spots where you have to eat each one.
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The Honest Guide to Traveling With Kids Under 10 (From Someone Who’s Done It 47 Times)
No, your kids won’t ruin the trip. No, you won’t ruin your kids. But you will have a completely different experience than you’re imagining — and the families who thrive know these things before they leave.
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Solo Travel Safety: 19 Things Every First-Timer Gets Wrong (And What to Do Instead)
Solo travel is one of the most transformative experiences available to anyone. It’s also easy to make easily-avoidable mistakes that range from embarrassing to genuinely dangerous. Here’s what experienced solo travelers know that first-timers don’t.
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I Used Points and Miles to Book $14,000 Worth of Travel for $847 — Here’s the Exact System
Travel rewards points are genuinely the closest thing to free money in personal finance — when used correctly. Here’s the exact system for beginners, from which cards to open to which airlines give you the best redemption value.
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Beach Vacations Are Broken — Here’s Why Americans Are Booking ‘Readaway’ Trips Instead
Social buzz for ‘beach readaways’ — vacations built around reading, relaxing, and unplugging rather than activities — is up 213% this year. Here’s why the trend is exploding and how to plan the perfect one.
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Your Checked Bag Is 40% More Likely to Get Lost This Summer — Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Airlines raised bag fees and cut staffing at the same time — and lost luggage rates are climbing. Here’s exactly what to do before, during, and after your bag goes missing to make sure you get every dollar back.
