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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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The Rudest Travel Mistakes Americans Make Abroad (According to Locals in 15 Countries)
We asked locals in 15 countries what Americans do that drives them absolutely crazy. The answers are enlightening, a little embarrassing, and essential reading before your next international trip.
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The Best National Park in Every Region — And the One Secret Spot Locals Don’t Tell You About
America has 63 national parks and most people visit the same five. Here’s how to experience the best park in every region — plus the one spot at each that the rangers love but the crowds never find.
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The Most Beautiful Small Town in Every U.S. State (That Most People Drive Right Past)
The most beautiful places in America are not the cities everyone already knows. They’re the tiny towns that most travelers blow through at 75 mph without ever stopping. Here’s the one you need to visit in every state.
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The One Thing Every State Is More Famous For Than Anything Else (That Actually Surprises People)
Every state has an obvious claim to fame — and then there’s the thing that actually blows people’s minds. Here are the surprising facts about every state that make people say ‘wait, really?’
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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.
