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Cooking in Lockdown: Traveling through Culinary Experiences at Home

I think one of the hardest things mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the sudden lack of things to look forward to. Normally, my days are spent in anticipation of an upcoming trip or hangout night with friends, so I’m able to enjoy the quiet moments since I know excitement is around the corner. How does one come to terms with the unknown, and enjoy this time instead of letting it go to waste while waiting for something that may not happen for a long time?

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Planning (Relatively) Stress-Free Holiday Family Travel

What if there was a way to spend the holidays with family while also exploring the world? Introducing - holiday travel with family! While many people shy away from family travel, I’m here to assure you that it can be done in a (relatively) stress-free way as long as you approach it with a spoonful of spontaneity.

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Travel from the Sofa: The Magic of Online Courses

In lulls between larger adventures and travel, I try to find ways to keep my regular life interesting and full of wonder. When it’s blazing hot outside and a hike is out of the question, I’ve figured out how to look within to quench my thirst for travel. What better way to supplement trips than by gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of the world around me? Travel is more rewarding when I have context for the place I’m visiting. Time stuck inside or at home becomes an opportunity to develop that framework and learn some mindblowing trivia.

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Maximizing Travel with a Full-Time Job

For those of us who dream of travel but don’t yet want to make the leap to a nomadic or freelance lifestyle, I’ve got the information you need to use those precious vacation days wisely. This year, I put my vacation to the test and have visited a record number of places with 10 vacation days. I know that I’m very fortunate to have vacation days and the funds to travel, but no matter how much time or money you have, it’s possible to explore more than you might think.

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