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Traveling to Washington, DC, had been on my bucket list for a few years, so when my friend who lives there invited me to visit, I immediately started planning my trip. Loading audio narration… While looking online for fun things to do nearby, I came across Alexandria, Virginia — a…
Northern Ireland is just a short trip across the sea from my home country, Scotland, but it wasn’t until I got into a relationship with a Northern Irish man that I finally visited. Loading audio narration… Three months into our relationship, we ventured over so that I could meet his…
In April 2025, I finished a seven-year journey to all 195 countries in the world. Loading audio narration… That trip carried me to some of the most remote places on the planet. Yet after thousands of hours on flights and more visa applications than I can count, one major destination…
The author visited Belfast, Maine, and thinks it's a hidden gem destination.Joey Hadden/Business Insider, halbergman/Getty ImagesIn July 2024, I visited Belfast, Maine, a town rich in maritime history and local businesses.Belfast offers a stark contrast to busy urban life and is perfect for city escapes.I think it's an underrated travel…
Japan has always been at the top of my bucket list.So, my fiancé and I took a last-minute trip at the end of March 2025, hoping to catch the start of cherry blossom season as we explored Tokyo, Kyoto, and the hot-spring town of Shima Onsen.The trip was full of incredible food,…
Despite being a self-proclaimed professional shopper, I’d never set foot in an Eddie Bauer until this week.I’d always assumed the retailer specialized in outdoor gear and menswear — two categories I’m not particularly interested in.As it turns out, I was only half right. The mid-range brand is known for its…
