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How to Gently Tell Someone You’d Rather Travel Alone

02/26/2019 by Kristin Addis 6 Comments

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So you’ve planned out an amazing trip and have every intention of doing it solo. You excitedly talk about it with someone else and the unexpected happens: they invite themselves along. Now you might love this person, or at least want to keep peace with them, but you know that you want to do this […]

Can Introverts be Extroverted Travelers?

02/17/2019 by Kristin Addis 13 Comments

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I have a confession to make. It might sound like an oxymoron, and maybe it is, but I am a total homebody who also loves traveling the world, seeing new things, and meeting new people. Confused? Yeah, me too. See in my 20s, I was incredibly extroverted. I would get bored as hell sitting at […]

The Perfect California Deserts Road Trip Itinerary

02/07/2019 by Kristin Addis 5 Comments

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What comes to mind when you picture vacationing in California? Is it the dazzling lights of Hollywood, the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, or the stunning Pacific Coast Highway? These are all incredible things to see in their own right, but there’s another adventure that many overlook: The deserts. Deserts comprise 25% of the state, […]

Learning to Sail in Beautiful Ft. Myers, Florida

02/05/2019 by Kristin Addis 5 Comments

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There’s something seductive about the ocean. As a world traveler, I think of the ocean as yet another destination where the environment is enigmatic and the residents speak a different language. The ocean is a completely new beast – the true last frontier. It’s been a longtime dream of mine to learn how to sail […]

The Perfect New Zealand South Island Itinerary

01/31/2019 by Kristin Addis 3 Comments

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If you’re craving gorgeous hikes, numerous lakes of different hues of blue from baby to deep sapphire, friendly people and rugged coastline, then you’ve come to the right place. New Zealand’s South Island has it all and more. The thing is, once you begin to do your research, you may come to realize it’s a […]

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