When it comes to travel, all the planning and money on Earth won't do you any good if you can't present the correct papers to border patrol. And, for an extended trip around the world, the potential paperwork problems are, …
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Travel Tips: Save Money and See More with One-Way Tickets
I have become a devoted believer in one-way tickets. That's not to say that we won't still book something roundtrip if there is a single destination or major airport hub in the mix. But, if you're determined to see the …
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Lavender Cupcakes and the End of the Shiplap Era at Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas
After a fun weekend of weird adventures in Austin, Texas, my friend Leah and I hit the road for a day trip to Waco, home of Chip and Joanna Gaines's Magnolia Market. As we were driving up I-35, I received …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: What Happens in Vegas Stays in the ER
The first time I went to Las Vegas, Nevada, it was for a work conference. I wasn't sure if I'd ever make it back to visit again, so I wanted to make the most of it while I had the …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Drive-Through Tour of Capitol Reef National Park
The copper-colored sandstone monuments of Capitol Reef National Park were stunning against the sapphire blue sky, and we were in awe as we wound our way around the park's driving tour. That's the beauty of America's national parks — there are …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Arches National Park, Done Three Ways
There are essentially three different ways to see Arches National Park and still get an idea of what the place is all about. You can drive it. You can short-hike it. Or you can really take your time and venture …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Watching the Rockies Rise
I have to make a confession about this road trip. Apparently, I have trouble judging both linear distances and the height of mountains. Yes, we were on our way to Angela’s childhood home in San Diego. Yes, we were all …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Near-Miss Twisters and Burnt Ends in Kansas City
At the risk of being cliché, Kansas is flat. The kind of flat that can cause agoraphobia, with your line of sight rushing out to a blue and green split-screen, no matter which way you turn. Standing outside the ring of …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: St. Louis Arch with the Amish
Our epic cross-country adventure began in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where we headed northwest through Nashville toward St. Louis, Missouri. When planning the route, we were aiming for as many national parks as we could hit on our way to San Diego …
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Greek Adventure: Riding the Volcano in Nisyros
Nisyros is one of the six currently active volcanoes in the Greek islands, and its signature as such is undeniable when viewed from above, with the whole island seeming to rise out of the Aegean only to crest at a …