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After traveling solo through all 50 states, I’ve found that fall has a unique magic in every part of the country.From the golden aspens of my current home in Colorado to New England’s bucket-list-worthy fiery maples, each region has its own seasonal beauty and charm.However, one part of the country…
Earlier this year, as I set foot in country number 50, I expected the milestone to feel significant. Instead, I realized how little the number actually meant.As a teenager, I became obsessed with seeing the world. My first purchase on Amazon was a set of 50 mini flags to study…
With crisp mornings already creeping in across some states, fall is on its way.Visiting national parks to see the season’s colors, or “leaf peeping,” is a popular pastime and gives a major boost to some states’ economies. An analysis by Appalachian State University estimated that fall-foliage tourism contributes more than…
On a trip to Montreal, my first time ever in Canada, I ditched ChatGPT and influencer travel content for actual recommendations from locals.As a travel writer and content creator, I draft an itinerary before I travel. Every day is carefully curated from when I wake up to when I go…
Some days, life goes your way. Other days, AI steals another client from your content marketing roster while your French bulldog is undergoing a $2,500 corneal ulcer treatment, and rent is due on the first.So when times are tough, I’ve found that saying “no” rolls off the tongue quite smoothly…
My 78-year-old dad has had a 15-year love affair with Paris. Every summer like clockwork, he and my stepmom escape their New England home and make their annual pilgrimage to the French capital.Even though my older sister and I have done our fair share of our own adventures, we had…
At the United States Naval Academy, even walking comes with rules.First-year midshipmen, known as “plebes,” follow regulations dictating how to walk, eat, speak, and countless other expectations as part of their transition from civilians to officers in the US Navy and the US Marine Corps.This decorum, tied to a deep…
After visiting all 50 states and all 63 US national parks solo, I’ve learned that sometimes, the most impressive places in the country aren’t always the major tourist attractions.In fact, some of my favorite places are ones I don’t hear people talking about often. During a road trip over a…
If there are people, equipment, or supplies in the US Air Force that need to be moved from one place to another, chances are the Air Mobility Command is on it.One of the Air Force’s major commands, or MAJCOMs, the Air Mobility Command was activated in 1992 and serves four…
Before last month, I had never visited Washington, DC, despite having long wanted to.So, during a train trip layover on June 19, I took advantage of a couple of extra hours in the city to explore some of the nation’s most historically important institutions.But beyond seeing historic buildings, I walked away…
