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How the Wander Duck Was Born

How the Wander Duck Was Born

Some ideas are carefully planned.Others show up unexpectedly… and somehow become part of your story. The Wander Duck started as something simple — a tiny rubber duck with a huge...

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How the Wander Duck Was Born

Some ideas are carefully planned.Others show up unexpectedly… and somehow become part of your story. The Wander Duck started as something simple — a tiny rubber duck with a huge...

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My A–Z Travel Map (So Far…)

My A–Z Travel Map (So Far…)

I started building an A–Z travel list—one country for every letter of the alphabet—and it's become one of my favorite ways to reflect on where I've been and plan where...

My A–Z Travel Map (So Far…)

I started building an A–Z travel list—one country for every letter of the alphabet—and it's become one of my favorite ways to reflect on where I've been and plan where...

Cruising Europe: The Pros and Cons from My Mediterranean, Norway, Greece & Croatia Adventures

Cruising Europe: The Pros and Cons from My Medi...

Thinking about cruising Europe? After sailing the Mediterranean, Norway, Greece, and Croatia firsthand, I'm sharing my honest pros and cons—so you can decide if a cruise is the right fit...

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Cruising Europe: The Pros and Cons from My Medi...

Thinking about cruising Europe? After sailing the Mediterranean, Norway, Greece, and Croatia firsthand, I'm sharing my honest pros and cons—so you can decide if a cruise is the right fit...

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Cottonwood Recreation Center pool and facilities — a great spot for travelers staying active in Arizona

Exploring the Cottonwood Recreation Center: A T...

Traveling through Cottonwood, Arizona? Discover why the Cottonwood Recreation Center is a must-visit for active travelers — with a $5 daily pass, great facilities, and a welcoming community vibe.

Exploring the Cottonwood Recreation Center: A T...

Traveling through Cottonwood, Arizona? Discover why the Cottonwood Recreation Center is a must-visit for active travelers — with a $5 daily pass, great facilities, and a welcoming community vibe.

Breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon at sunrise, capturing the spirit of wanderlust and the wander gene

There Was Nowhere to Go but Everywhere

A personal reflection on the restless drive to explore—what scientists call the 'wander gene'—and why some people are meant to experience more than one version of life.

There Was Nowhere to Go but Everywhere

A personal reflection on the restless drive to explore—what scientists call the 'wander gene'—and why some people are meant to experience more than one version of life.

Minimalist travel packing layout with only the essentials — a seasoned traveler's guide to packing light

Everything I Stopped Packing After Years of Travel

The more I travel, the less I bring. After years of airports and adventures, I've learned that the best trips happen when you pack lighter and stop preparing for every...

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Everything I Stopped Packing After Years of Travel

The more I travel, the less I bring. After years of airports and adventures, I've learned that the best trips happen when you pack lighter and stop preparing for every...

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