Wait…Why Don’t I Live in Cali Again?

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This week, I was blessed to spend some time in SoCal and explore the beautiful beach city of Redondo Beach. While I've been to LA plenty of times, this little gem just miles from LAX was new to me. It's a town stuck in a time capsule,…

My Obsession with Israel and Why Everyone Should Visit a “War Zone”

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In honor of my mom going to Israel for her 60th birthday (I couldn’t be more excited for her!), here’s a small tribute to the country outside of America I’ve spent the most time in and the only other place I've felt at home…

9 Pictures You Won’t Believe are Bosnia

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One of the most overlooked countries in Europe, Bosnia isn’t on too many people’s travel radars. But this tiny country has a lot of heart both literally and figuratively, as the landmass is in fact, shaped like a heart. It's also a…

The Best Weekend Getaways from Denver for Mountains, Hot Springs, and Supreme Southwest Adventure

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I've said plenty of times that people don't live in Colorado for Denver, they live there for easy access to the mountains and as a base for adventure. While I love playing in the city, there's nothing like getting outside, traversing nature…

5 Ways Turkey is Actually Better than Greece

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For my most recent escapades across the Aegean Sea, while the Greek Islands were what I was looking forward to the most, Turkey was the place that really surprised me. Istanbul quickly climbed my list of favorite destinations and now holds…

The Good, The Bad, and the Super Weird in Japan

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It's no secret that Japan is quirky. In fact, they own it. With themed cafes and WTF foods to the crazy toilets, being bizarre seems to be part of the attraction. Here are some of the weird things to see in Japan and Tokyo. The Good…

Five Things They Don’t Tell You About Hiking Machu Picchu (or the Inca Trail)

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One of the most iconic hikes in South America and one of the top five ranked treks in the world, the Inca Trail is an impressive mix of climate zones, topography and ancient history. But between 3 am wake up calls and a proverbial crapshoot…

3 Things I Wish I knew Before Visiting Greece

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Greece is on almost everyone’s bucket list, but as a country that's comprised of anywhere between 1400 and 10,000 islands depending on who you ask, how do you have any idea where to go or what to do? Let me tell you what I wish I knew.…

That Time I Became a Certified Viking in Iceland

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Iceland – it’s remote, exotic, and a super sexy travel destination. With glaciers and volcanoes that beckon you and dramatic photos that call to every aspiring photographer, it’s an outdoor lover’s dream. Surprisingly affordable…

6 Reasons Thailand is my Favorite Country on the Planet

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There are some places you’re so excited to visit that the hype never lives up to the expectations. Thankfully, Thailand was not one of those places. Forever immortalized in cult classics like the Hangover 2 and The Beach, life in Bangkok…