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My Partner Left Me While We Were Traveling in a Foreign Country
The airport in Puerto Vallarta isn’t massive, which allowed me to watch his shining blonde head all the way through security long after we had said goodbye. I forced myself to stand there, silent in the center of the walkway while he turned the corner out of sight. On his way to another country and another adventure. Alone.
3 STL Restaurants Sure to Satisfy Your Healthy Food Cravings
St. Louis is a world-class foodie destination, a fact to which anyone who has ever eaten in The Lou can attest. We're known for gooey butter cake, amazing BBQ (St. Louis style ribs, anyone?), toasted ravioli, frozen custard, and even delicious pizza.
Locals Riot Over Land-Grab in Tulum, Mexico.
“There are riots down there. I’m supposed to go to the Ruins, but it’s not a good idea, I don’t think.”. The young woman at the counter paused her phone conversation to order a drink from the bar, not bothering to attempt Spanish with the young man behind the till, “A vanilla latte. Do you take dollars?”.
4 Easy and Breathtaking Trails to Tackle in the Wasatch Front
Visitors and locals alike praise Salt Lake City for its breathtaking outdoor beauty. For visitors not used to the elevation - breathtaking is both a literal and figurative phrase, as the elevation in and around the Utah capitol can be no joke.
6 St. Louis Area Museum Events You Won't Want To Miss In August.
St. Louis is exceedingly lucky to host quite a few free and unique museums within the city limits. Visitors to the city often comment on how wondrous it is that many of the St. Louis museums are not only free - but they are world-class.
The 4 Best Coffee Houses to Get Some Work Done in STL.
So you've joined the ranks of the remote workforce - good for you! You're probably sick of working from your kitchen table, though. Perhaps you're a student looking to study in piece with a little "pick me up" in the form of blessed caffeine.
Why You Should Give Up the Travel Bug and Become a Slow Nomad
Americans love to travel. Confusingly, we don’t tend always to use up all of our vacation time. On average, Americans get 10 days of vacation time, and only about 55% of the country even use all of it. Yet despite that statistic, American’s make billions of domestic trips and millions of international trips each year.
A Few Important Truths About Being a Digital Nomad
When I told my mom I was selling everything I owned to travel the world (starting with Mexico), she cried. “What are you going to eat? How will you make money? What happens if you run out of money and then get abducted by a Mexican cartel and never make it home?”
Here’s Everything That’s Gone Wrong Since I Moved to Mexico a Month Ago
A month ago, my boyfriend and I sold everything and moved down to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. First of all, I recognize that this is a privileged position to be in. I am not rich by any means. However, I am from one of the wealthiest countries in the world, which means that my dollar does stretch far when I’m frugal.
The 3 Most Amazing Gooey Butter Cakes to Enjoy in the Lou.
If another American city can boast an original dessert as gooey, delicious, and sinfully wonderful as the St. Louis original gooey butter cake, it has yet to be found. The original gooey butter cake was invented sometime in the 1930s. Legend has it that a German baker who was apparently attempting to create a coffee cake when he added too much butter and ended up instead with a pudding-like, gooey mess of deliciousness.
Two Things No One Tells You About Traveling
It doesn't matter if you travel within the USA or if you travel the world, some aspects of travel are bound to surprise you. After traveling the United States of America full time and then heading abroad, I know that travel can be incredibly rewarding for its own sake. However, it can also be exhausting.
Summer Bucket List: The Best Drinks on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail.
If you're looking for the ultimate #SummerBucketList event, look no further than New Mexico. Everyone loves a good margarita, and there are 45 waiting for you on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail!Photo by Victoria Hendzel on Unsplash.
The Top 3 Frozen Custard Joints in the STL Area.
Ice cream. Frozen Yogurt. Gelato. There are so many places to get frozen summer treats in the St. Louis area. Moreover, there are countless iterations of the ice cream subgenre, as it were. The possibilities are quite literally endless.
Super Affordable International Trips You Can Take From LAX This August.
August is just around the corner, and those of us on summer break are nearing the end of our freedom. For many people in the City of Angels, the month of August is the last time we're able to really let loose for a while: parents with children, teachers, or any other seasonal workers.
Amazing International Flights Under $600 RT You Can Snag From Lambert Right Now
So you want to take an international trip this summer?. Want to see the Caribbean this summer? You're in luck.Reiseuhu | Unsplash. Well, international destinations are beginning to receive travelers once more. You may need to be vaccinated to travel to certain destinations now, but the light at the end of the tunnel is upon us.
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I am a travel writer and sustainable lifestyle blogger. As a world traveler, I love giving others tips on budget travel, new cultures, and how to see the planet in a sustainable, ethical way. I also write on being a digital nomad, hiking and outdoor activities, as well as living an adventurous lifestyle.
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