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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…
The Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was designed to connect the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial with one long, serene visual line.But today, more people are looking into the pool water than at the monuments it reflects and the history of America it’s meant to frame.A renovation by the…
I was born and raised in Hawaii, so I've seen tourists make many mistakes.Ashley ProbstI was born and raised in Hawaii, and there are many things I wish tourists knew before visiting.It’s important to respect the Hawaiian people, their culture, and the land.Use reef-safe sunscreen, stick to the speed limit,…
When I planned my first visit to Vietnam last year, I ignored the usual advice to hop between destinations like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc.Instead, we traded the chaos of transit for the depth of staying put and spent our entire 11-day trip based in Hoi An.What…
I knew visiting Intel’s chip factory would be different when they told me I couldn’t wear my regular deodorant.Or lotion. Or hairspray. Or makeup.Before I’d even boarded the plane to Oregon, Intel sent my videographer and me a long list of things we couldn’t wear or bring into its factory…
Ever since my first trip to France at 18, I’ve been enamored with Europe.Don’t get me wrong, I love exploring the US, but there’s something about leaving the country that helps me dive into vacation mode quickly, since I’m an ocean away from life’s daily stressors.After the COVID-19 pandemic, I…
