I’m a connoisseur of beaches, much like other people are a connoisseur of wines. Sure, I don’t exactly taste the sand, but I can tell you its texture, color, what the locals are like, and the overall ambiance of the area. I just finished a six-month cross-country road trip through the USA, and I spent…
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I just returned from a six-month road trip across America during the pandemic. With my life plan dissolved and my dreams shattered, I had to find something productive to do with my time. Yes, we had orders to “Stay Home and Stay Safe,” but I knew I would never make it at home alone with…
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I live in a beach town and consider myself a beach connoisseur. I’ve been to beaches all around the world, from India to Croatia. I can tell you every different sand texture and color and which beach towns have that small-town charm and eclectic mix of people that make for a great coastal experience. The…
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Off the coast of North Carolina is a string of barrier islands known as the Outer Banks. Locals affectionately call it the OBX. It’s a fascinating area with a combination of locals, tourists, and people with second homes. It doesn’t matter how you get to the Outer Banks. As soon as your drive over one…
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When I was a little girl, I had vivid dreams of flying like a bird. Taking hang-gliding lessons with Kitty Hawk Kites in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is the closest I’ve ever gotten to that feeling in real life! That moment when you rise into the air and feel free as a bird…
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Driving through Acadia National Park in Main felt like being home. The dramatic rocky cliffs, eagles flying above the crashing waves, and the cool coastal mist refreshed my spirit. I thought I could never beat those views until I saw the Fall colors of New Hampshire and the wild ponies of Chincoteague Island. Over the…
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Traveling by car is one of my favorite ways to see new places, meet new people, and experience adventure. That anticipation as you travel to a new place is only surpassed by the exhilaration of arrival. What to do? Where to go? These are the difficult choices of a road trip! However, it’s easy to…
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A week ago, when I set out on this six-month road trip, I envisioned discovering new places, hiking across the United States, and exploring hidden gems in small-town America. Unfortunately, the first week of my journey hasn’t gone as planned. I’m reminded once again that it’s the journey that matters, not the destination. Sure, I’ve…
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When I was on my motorcycle trip a few weeks ago, I kept seeing a flashing neon road sign with the message, “Stay Home. Stay Safe. Limit Travel,” and it got me thinking. Do we really need to stay home to stay safe? If I wear a mask, practice social distancing, and use hand sanitizer…
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When I tell people I’m leaving for a 2,500-mile solo motorcycle ride in the middle of a pandemic, I get a host of responses. Some people say I’m brave, and others think I’m crazy. I’ve never been one to care much about what other people think, but I want to share my story in the…
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