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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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Natchitoches, Louisiana Is Older Than New Orleans by Four Years. Most Travelers Have Never Heard the Name Correctly Pronounced.
Natchitoches, Louisiana, founded in 1714, holds the distinction of being the oldest permanent settlement in the entire Louisiana Purchase territory,…
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Bozeman, Montana’s Population Has Grown 40% Since 2010. Local Real Estate Agents Say California Buyers Drove Most of It.
Bozeman, Montana has grown from roughly 37,000 residents in 2010 to well over 50,000 today, a growth rate far exceeding…
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The Florida Panhandle Is Not What Most People Expect Anymore
When we think of Florida, we often picture Miami’s bright lights or Orlando’s theme parks. But the Florida Panhandle travel…
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A Ferry Ticket to the San Juan Islands Costs More Than a Flight to Seattle From Some Cities. Here’s What That Buys You.
Washington State Ferries service to the San Juan Islands, while operated as public transportation rather than a private tourism venture,…
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Canarsie’s Median Home Price Is Half of Williamsburg’s. It’s Still Brooklyn. Most Visitors Have Never Heard of It.
Brooklyn’s overall median home price has climbed well past $900,000 in recent years, driven substantially by intensely gentrified neighborhoods like…
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Fort Collins, Colorado Ranks High on Every Livability List. Its Housing Costs Have Grown Faster Than Its Wages For a Decade.
Fort Collins, Colorado, home to Colorado State University and roughly 170,000 residents, consistently ranks among the top mid-sized American cities…
