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How to Hit Every Possible Instagram Hotspot in NYC in 48 Hours (With Interactive Map!)

Bars, Foodie Travel Experiences, Instagram Travel, Near & Far, New York, North America, Popular Posts, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Weekend Guides, WTF Travel Experiences, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
I frequently joke that I plan my life around feeding time. In New York, I really did. Some call it the Big Apple. To me, it’s a big, gluttonous smorgasbord. A place of insane overindulgence where everything from your wildest fantasies is…
July 12, 2018
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Adult Summer Camp: What It’s Really Like and Which One is Right For You?

Adventure Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Solo Travel, Summer Travel, Uncategorized, USA, WTF Travel Experiences, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
 Adult Sleepover Camp setup at the Outbound. Photo Credit: Joshua Currie, Courtesy of the Outbound If you’re like me, you try to avoid adulating at all costs. And given that adult camps are all the rage, it seems I’m not the only one…
July 8, 2018
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6 Things to Consider for Your First Time Traveling Alone

Anything Goes, Solo Travel, Travel Tips
Chase sunsets, check something off your bucket list, just go. First time traveling alone? You're not alone. Solo travel is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and growing in popularity. And while it may seem uncomfortable at first…
July 6, 2018
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22 Unusual Places to Stay in America That Are Definitely Not Your Typical Hotel

Accommodations, Uncategorized, USA, WTF Travel Experiences
One of the main values of a millennial is experience over things, which means we seek out the unique, local, and quirky. When we travel, we want properties that tell a story. A place we can make memories. Big box hotels and cookie cutter rooms…
June 27, 2018
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The Best Hikes in America for Insane Views, Epic Photos, and Serious Nature Porn

Adventure Travel, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoor Adventures, Spring Travel, Summer Travel, USA, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
Where the Wi-Fi cuts out and the real connection begins — every epic hike starts with a single step (and usually ends with sore calves). Hip hip hooray, hiking season is finally upon us. With summer the prime time to explore, people know…
June 27, 2018
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The Dos and Don’ts of Traveling in Thailand

Near & Far, Thailand
The islands or the mountains? You decide. Or do both. Thailand is undeniably one of the most popular places to visit (and one of my favorite countries!). Despite its long-standing history as a travel hotspot, it remains one of the world’s…
June 25, 2018
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Real Talk: I Have Travel Burn Out

Anything Goes, Getting Personal, Working in Travel
Even though it's the "dream," it's ok to get tired of traveling and want a reset sometimes. “You know the saying, “Too much of a good thing?” I'm tired of traveling. I know. I cringe even saying it, too. I’ve heard other travel…
June 24, 2018
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Fly Geyser (Nevada’s Magical Rainbow Spout) – What It Is and How to Score Those Coveted Insta Pics

Instagram Travel, Nevada, Outdoor Adventures, Uncategorized, USA, WTF Travel Experiences
If you’re wondering why you haven’t already seen a million Instagram photos of this crazy place, Fly Geyser was on private property. Burning Man recently purchased it and opened it up the public.
June 19, 2018
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How to Experience Burning Man Year-Round (Even If You’ve Never Been to the Festival)

Fall Travel Ideas, Festivals and Events, Nevada, Summer Travel, Things to Do, USA, WTF Travel Experiences
Nevada has Burning Man touches scattered around the state so you can get a taste of their unique philosophy, dip your toes in their world, and tide over those looking to adopt the principles year-round.
June 19, 2018
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7 Adventures You Had No Idea You Could Have in Kansas

Adventure Travel, Kansas, Outdoor Adventures, Uncategorized, USA
Kansas typically isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think adventure activities, but it’s time to put the flat, cornfield stereotype to bed once and for all.
June 15, 2018
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When my third grade teacher told me I should be a writer, I laughed because that was so basic. After all, my best friend was aspiring to be a princess. Lo and behold, 20 years later, here I am, biting my tongue.

A Chicago native, a Denverite by choice, an accidental Texan, and now in Kansas City, I've made it my mission to see as much of the world as possible because life is short, but sweet for certain. Thanks for following the (mis)adventures.

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