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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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Adventure Tourism Got Out of Control in the 2010s. Here’s What Destinations Are Doing Differently Now
Hiking, cycling, rafting, diving, and wildlife travel expanded as travelers sought active experiences, but rapid growth puts guides, trails, rescue…
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When a City Goes Viral, Hashtags Are the Easy Part — Timed Entry, Shuttles, and Enforcement Decide What Visitors Face
A viral post can push thousands of people toward a trail, neighborhood, or cafe before local infrastructure has a chance…
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Hotel Loyalty May Beat Airline Loyalty—Faster, More Personal Rewards Change the Calculation
Both hotel and airline programs promise status, but hotels can deliver frequent, visible benefits—late checkout, breakfast, a room upgrade—on trips…
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A Major Film Can Double a Destination’s Attention—But Residents Face the Hardest Part During the First 18 Months
When a film or television series turns a location into a visual shorthand, visitors arrive with a ready-made route and…
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The Seat You Choose on a Plane Can Shape More Than Your Comfort—Here’s the Psychological Tradeoff Behind It
The aisle-versus-window debate looks trivial until it reveals how travelers weigh control, stimulation, sleep, privacy, and the fear of being…
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Gadsden, Alabama Has a River, Appalachian Foothills, and a National Park Next Door. Almost Nobody Has Heard of It
Gadsden is a useful reminder that a city does not need national brand recognition to have an identifiable geography, industrial…
