United States
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NEW ORLEANS
Bob Dylan once said, “There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.” I’ve been all over this country, but far and away my favorite city is New Orleans. I’ve visited New Orleans seven times, far more than any other city in America, and whenever…
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NEW ENGLAND IN THE FALL
New England is one of the most romantic places in America. While the West Coast certainly offers more breathtaking vistas of craggy mountain peaks, painted canyons, and sprawling desert, there’s nothing quite so charming as a New England village. I don’t know how else to explain it–driving around the small…
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ALASKA
Alaska is a different world, truly. We’re so blessed to include Alaska as our 49th state because this land features the most unspoiled, unreal beauty I’ve ever seen. You know how you watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy and you’re like “dang, I wish I could go to New…
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DETROIT
In my quest to visit all 50 states, I must admit, seeing Detroit was not high on my list. I always imagined seeing the picturesque Mackinac Island while traversing northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula like Ernest Hemingway, drunk in a canoe. But when Alex found cheap direct flights from…
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ATLANTA
It’s hard to live in the South. Not just because the mosquitoes are big as chicken hawks and the humidity is like breathing through a wet blanket in a microwave, but because concerts and big events usually pass us by. Luckily, despite Tecumseh Sherman’s best efforts to burn it to…
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ASHEVILLE
When it comes to must-see Southern cities, Asheville is near the top of the list. What sets Asheville apart from the colorful coastal cities like New Orleans, Asheville, and Savannah is its elevated location. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers breathtaking vistas without the twangy charm of Tennessee…
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A GUIDE TO TRAVELING WELL
Ever since I burst forth into this world, I’ve been traveling overseas. Seriously. Now, I’m not special in this regard. There are a lot of military kids born around the summer of 1991 who are in the same boat (battleship? helicopter? tank?) as me. We all just happen to be…
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