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5 Must-Do Santa Fe Day Trips

New Mexico · May 12, 2025

People on the streets of Santa Fe with fall colors

Let’s face it—Santa Fe is a worthwhile destination in itself. Wandering around the museums, historic buildings, and quaint shops on the …

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My Adventure on Aitutaki Atoll

Cook Islands, Oceania, Solo Travel · April 1, 2025

I’ve always had a fascination with the South Pacific. Something about the vast Pacific Ocean and its remote islands has always drawn me to …

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Three Days in West Kauai

Hawaii, Kauai · March 6, 2025

About 20 years ago, I was trying to decide where to take my son on a summer vacation trip. One of my coworkers asked me if I had ever been …

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Solo Travel: Overcoming the Fear

Solo Travel · February 22, 2024

I’ve been traveling solo for more than 25 years, and it’s given me some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But was I afraid at …

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