How to Spend 3 Perfect Days in Verona + Wine & Mountain Escapes
If you’re planning a trip to Italy and wondering whether Verona deserves more than a quick stop between Venice and Milan, I’ll…
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The Best Fall Hike in the Dolomites: Croda da Lago + Lago Federa
If you’re looking for a Dolomites hike that delivers golden larches, mirror lakes, mountain magic, and a cozy rifugio stay, this is…
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Alta Via 1 Short Route: A 4-Day Solo Hut-to-Hut Trek in the Dolomites
You don’t need 12 days to hike the Alta Via 1. In fact, the short northern section of this famous Dolomites trail…
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5 Short & Easy Outings for Military Families Near Ramstein and Kaiserslautern
Life near Ramstein Air Base often comes with a season of adjustment. During the early weeks of a PCS or in the…
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Level8 Luggage Review: Hands-On Test of the Gibraltar Aluminum & Luminous Textured Carry-Ons
You’re reading a post from someone who never took luggage too seriously. For years, I tossed everything into a hiking pack and…
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Best Things to Do in Seoul, South Korea (From Someone Who Lived There)
You’re probably here because you are trying to figure out what to do in Seoul. One of the biggest mistakes I see…
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Where to Stay in Seoul: 5 Areas Actually Worth Staying In
Seoul can be an incredibly fascinating place to visit — but it’s also HUGE, and figuring out where to stay isn’t as…
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Learn All About Chorok Miso Village: Where I Paid to Be Buried Alive (For Wellness)
I lived in South Korea long enough to know when an experience is going to be mildly uncomfortable before it’s rewarding. Jjimjilbangs…
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Alta Via 2 in 4 Days: A Short Hut-to-Hut Trek for First-Timers
For years, I dreamed about hiking the Alta Via 2—one of the most demanding long-distance routes in the Dolomites. But with limited…
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A Guide to Solo Hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo: Tips for Women + First-Timers
The first time I saw Tre Cime di Lavaredo, I stopped in my tracks. These three jagged limestone peaks tower over the…
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Where to Stay in Menton France by Neighborhood (with Map)
My husband and I have now visited Menton three times, and every single trip has made us fall harder for this little…
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A Short and Sweet Guide to the Aosta Christmas Market (“Marché Vert Noël” )
If you’re looking for a Christmas market in Italy that feels festive but not overwhelming, the Aosta Christmas Market (Marché Vert Noël)…
