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4 Tips for the Perfect Solo Afternoon in the Paris
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It’s 11 on a Saturday morning. You’ve just woken and start to plan out your day. Your friends are out of town visiting and you aren’t sure what to do ...

Want your child to travel next summer? Here’s how to plan
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Snow days, hot chocolate, and plenty of reasons to be together – winter is beautiful. And once the presents are open, the candy’s been eaten, and the ...

Pose, snap, “smoast”: An Instagram guide to #London
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Smoasting is to boast about your life on social media, and no other platform does this quite as beautifully as Instagram. It’s the perfect tool to sha...

Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
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Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock if it is anything different from what you are used...

Top New York film sites you have to visit
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Last month, I finally visited New York. It was a dream come true. And while I had some old friends I wanted to see, my main goal during my stay was to...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
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Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is the perfect platform for documenting your adventures...

Top travel tunes for your next adventure
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Winter wanderlust in full swing? Me too. The post-holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the past year—where you’ve been, what you’ve seen, ...

The top 10 places to see in 2018
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It’s the start of 2018 and you know what that means, “New Year, New Me!” But what about, “New Year, New Places?” Yes, personal development and growth ...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
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When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do people wear when it snows? When will I need comfo...

Should I travel with my BFF?
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Traveling is great. I can’t stress this enough. But what makes traveling even better is when you share it with the perfect travel partner. You know, t...

The 5 best places to go on a smart vacation
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It’s time to take a break. You know it, we know it, your frowning pug Rocky knows it.In the ultra-fast work environment of the 21st century, professio...

How I spend a day in Berlin: 11 go-to stops
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A day in Berlin requires comfortable walking friendly shoes, an appetite, your German skills (all levels welcome!), and a desire to explore.  You’ll q...