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“No amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail.” — David Sedaris Being married to a cocktail …
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Why I take pictures of everything: Remembering two incredibly strange years
by Ashleyby Ashley 14 minutes readThis time, two years ago, our city was in shambles after the March 2 tornado raged through neighborhoods, decimating homes and schools …
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Our family enjoys going out. A lot. On average, we eat out 2-3x a week. This number increases when we’re traveling or …
- Like a LocalSaving Money and Travel HackingTips
Home Exchange 101: Answers to all of your questions
by Ashleyby Ashley 31 minutes readWhat is home exchange? Will I like swapping my house? You sleep in other people’s beds? And other burning questions you have …
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Disney DAS Pass: What is it and do I need one?
by Ashleyby Ashley 15 minutes readWhat is the Disney DAS Pass? Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) program assists visitors who can not wait in a conventional line …
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Covid-19 Silver Linings: Finding some positive amidst all of the negative
by Ashleyby Ashley 11 minutes readThe global impact of the Covid-19 is surreal and unprecedented. The news is incessant, and I find myself constantly scrolling, waiting for …
- Traveling with Kids
Lessons Learned: Walt Disney World with a 3-Year-Old
by Ashleyby Ashley 24 minutes readWe just got back from our family’s first trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and boy, oh boy, what a …
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A secret trick to nix your anxiety
by Ashleyby Ashley 11 minutes readOne of my goals with this blog is to share the less-than-glamorous aspects of travel. The logistics of planning. The frustrations of …
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Important and unexpected travel tips learned the hard way
by Ashleyby Ashley 20 minutes readTravel is education. I’m a firm believer in travel as education. By visiting unfamiliar locales, we expand our worldview, we gain different …
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What you need to know about driving in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
by Ashleyby Ashley 19 minutes readDriving in Mexico can be challenging for foreigners because we are not familiar with the local traffic laws and customs. But I …
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Need a bigger vacation budget? Here are 9 ways to save money to travel more
by Ashleyby Ashley 29 minutes readWe certainly don’t travel as much as some folks we know who travel a lot for business or who have embraced that …
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Here are five things that I routinely do to keep my cool and manage travel anxiety. I hope these anti-anxiety tips can …
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How to work remotely while traveling
by Ashleyby Ashley 27 minutes readHow to Work Remotely While Traveling: Avoiding Burnout and Embracing the Adventure I cannot tell you the number of times that people …
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Midwest Ruminations: A road trip, family vacation and four-state photo journal
by Ashleyby Ashley 25 minutes readDakota Confusion My 7th grade geography teacher assigned yet ANOTHER diorama, and while I usually relished a fun, creative, easy project like …
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Road Trip Debriefing: Stats, Observations, and Random Thoughts
by Ashleyby Ashley 27 minutes readJustin and I recently completed a 23-day road trip around the northeast United States and Canada. (Check out the previous posts: Update …
- Traveling with Kids
The key to traveling with kids? Expect less.
by Ashleyby Ashley 16 minutes readI haven’t been at it long, but already, parenthood has taught me a lot. It forces me to practice patience, prioritize someone’s …
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Thanks to the generosity of my best friend’s family, Justin and I were able to plan a long weekend getaway to the …
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Guest Post: Our home exchange partners share their Southern experience
by Ashleyby Ashley 1 minutes readFor four weeks, we swapped homes with Cora and Hans, a sweet and fun-loving couple from the Hague. We got to experience …
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Say yes to the unexpected: the joy of home exchange
by Ashleyby Ashley 9 minutes readWe can easily be blinded by our own expectations, and miss out on some wonderful experiences. Often, people get specific ideas of …