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5 Reasons I’m Going To Miss Living In The South

I’ve spent most of my twenty-something years living, studying, and working in the American South,…

10 Reasons Why Australia Will Always Be My Second Home

If you’ve ever met me, then you know how I feel about Australia. If you’ve…

12 Signs You Grew Up On a Lake

If you’re lucky enough to be a part of the club of people who grew…

20 Books To Read While Traveling

With a new season descending upon us quickly and the summer sun teasing us in our…

How To Plan a Summer Road Trip

Nearly a week into June and almost a fortnight until the official start of summer, we’ve finally…

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Dreaming Of Living Abroad Keeps Me From Building A Life In America

Last week I packed up my passport and sent it to be renewed. As I…

An Open Letter to First-Time Female Travelers

To Young Women About To Take On the World, I can see you’re very excited…

I Still Have Faith In Mississippi

To claim Mississippi as your home is to accept that you will be constantly mocked…

How To Pick The Best Hostel On Your Next Vacay

What makes the difference between an awesome, adventurous trip and an epic fail of a…

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Why I’m Leaving Everything Behind To Move Abroad

Almost exactly a year ago, I tried Roller Derby for the first time. I absolutely…

What to Do in Three Days in Amsterdam

I’d be lying if I told you that you can discover Amsterdam in three days.…

Why I’m Scared To Travel Alone

I am 22, and I’ve never been out of the country—not even to Mexico on…

Why I’m Grateful To Be Homesick For The Holidays

Familiarity is one of the greatest comforts that come with the holidays. The regularity of…

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The Ultimate English And Southern Mince Pie Recipe

I grew up in England, where Christmas equals mince pies. A sweet pastry dessert that…

Holiday Gifts for Travelers When You Can’t Afford Airfare

It’s been almost three weeks since Thanksgiving and Christmas is just 10 days away. The weather’s…

What To Do In Cardiff, Wales, In 24 Hours Or Less

by Monika Komar Although rugby is now all over, there’s still plenty of reasons to…

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New York, I’m Just Not That Into You

There comes a time in a girl’s life in which she has to come to…

How To Celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night, is a staple of…

Rediscovering America After Five Years Abroad

“They don’t need you in America, Caitlin.” These were the last words my dissertation supervisor…

How Halloween Is Celebrated Around The World

The American traditions of Halloween are known to all: everyone dons a costume, pumpkins are…