Florence is the perfect fall destination
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Florence for its temperate weather, fall foliage, and thinner crowds.
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6 reasons every 20-something should visit Lisbon right now
Last year, Condé Nast Traveler named Lisbon the most underrated city in Europe. It won’t stay that way for long.
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5 key differences between Madrid and Barcelona
It’s hard not to compare Barcelona and Madrid—as the two biggest cities in Spain they share many similarities, but what stood out most to me were their differences.
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Texan in Spain: Six reasons (and counting) why I love Madrid
Madrid is a warm, captivating city that I’ve only just begun to explore, but I can already say me encanta.
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How travel began to feel like home
As a third culture kid, I learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable.
It’s time to embrace solo travel
You’re never truly alone.
Taipei is one of the most underrated cities in Asia
I remember the moment I fell in love with Taipei.
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Tourism cynicism in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is charming, but the overload of tourists brought out my inner cynic.
Koh Rong Samloem: Short-lived paradise
No wi-fi. No air-conditioning. Few bathrooms had flushing toilets. But one look at the turquoise water and I thought, if this is roughing it, then so be it.
Phnom Penh: City of contrasts
The energy in Phnom Penh is electric.
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