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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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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
In my senior year, my military family had to move away from Texas to Seoul, South Korea. I had very mixed feelings about this: I was heartbroken to leave my home of bluebonnets and brisket, but I was excited to live in Asia and get to know a culture I…
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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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MONACO
Monaco is the smallest country in the world, other than Vatican City (which like… why are we even counting the Vatican on that list). It’s also the richest country in the world. Technically Monaco is a principality, so the ruler of Monaco is Prince Albert III, not King, and why…
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EGYPT
I’ve been all over the world, and I have to say: I think Egypt takes the cake. I mean no disrespect to any of the other countries, because I had such a great time and I made such lasting memories, but I mean… it’s Egypt. The dang Pyramids are there! What could…
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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…
