Places
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5 Important Things You Need To Know Before Traveling to Mexico During COVID-19
We all want to go places, especially after being stuck at home all year. If you're an American like me, our options are extremely limited in 2020. Which is why thousands of Americans seem to be traveling to Mexico during COVID-19. It's close, it's open, and it's familiar to many.
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What You Need to Know About Tulum: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Over the last few years, Tulum has been gaining international attention, and with it, controversy. With the combination of the pandemic and social media, Tulum has officially gone fully and irreversibly mainstream. If you're considering taking a trip, here's what you need to know about Tulum before going.
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The Only Stops You Need To Make For The Ultimate Highway 1 Road Trip Through California
I've done the drive from L.A. to Portland at least fifteen times. While there are numerous routes, my favorite route is taking Highway 1. There are so many things to do on the PCH. Not only is a Highway 1 road trip breathtaking, since it follows along the Pacific Coast, but it's also home to the most beautiful places in California.
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Everything You Need to Know About Portland’s Unique Hip Hop Winery
That’s right, Portland has a hip hop winery. I was just as curious as you are when I heard that, so of course, I had to go immediately. Turns out Abbey Creek Vineyard is one of the most interesting wineries I’ve ever experienced, and hands down the hippest.
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How to Enjoy Joshua Tree in the Age of the Pandemic
This is my ideal destination because it is not only massive, but the 1,235 mile park has a lot of open space to roam. Since it's the desert, you really don't have anything blocking your path. If you live in California or nearby, this would be my top recommendation for a safe, respectful getaway.
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How to Visit Iguazu Falls: The Most Stunning Waterfalls in South America
Iguazu Falls is one of those tourist destinations that is absolutely worth the crowds and the hype. The best part? You get to check two countries off your bucket list when visiting.
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Everything You Need to Know About The Super Unique Abandoned Water Park in Vietnam
There are few things more equally fascinating, creepy and exhilarating than abandoned sights You don’t have to imagine what once was, when the remnants are still alive and staring you in the face. While I’ve made it a point to seek out abandoned places few have come close to the abandoned water park in Vietnam. Something tells me this place is far more of an attraction now abandoned than it ever was open.
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Why Fort Stevens is the Coolest Campground in Oregon and How to Go
Nestled on the northernmost coast line in Oregon, and just a stone's throw from the popular coast town, Astoria, you’ll see a massive (4,300 acre) green state park taking up that whole tip of the map. Since it straddles the Oregon, Washington border, it’s an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and campers from both states.
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The Best Survival Guide for Vegetarian Food in Kyoto, Japan
Japan tops the bucket list of millions of people. It’s a fascinating country, filled with culture, tradition, and innovation. Not to mention- Japanese food. The food in Japan attracts well deserved attention. It is not, however, very vegetarian friendly. Vegetarian food in Kyoto is about as hard to come by as 100% gluten free food in Japan. Meaning- extremely difficult. Fear not, though, because it is not impossible to eat vegetarian food in Kyoto. There are plenty of tasty and trendy options that don’t involve just a bowl of rice. Below is my ultimate survival guide for vegetarian food in Kyoto, Japan. If you use this guide, you should be…
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The Most Unique Places in Oregon That You Never Knew Existed
Oregon is a strange and fascinating state. There’s a reason that Portland’s motto became “Keep Portland Weird,” but that weirdness certainly extends to the rest of the state, in different ways. Like any place, there are unique and interesting things to do and see, and a diverse range of activities. However, the unique places in Oregon are somewhat baffling.