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July 06, 2018

Searching for the Best Donuts in Boston

July 06, 2018/
Searching for the Best Donuts in Boston

No one should have to live through the disappointment of a bad donut. I spent a month researching and taste-testing to find the best donuts in Boston!

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July 06, 2018/ /
Boston, City Guides, Food, North America, Review, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized, USA
Boston, Boston dpnuts, donuts, food, Travel
December 30, 2017

The Good in 2017

December 30, 2017/
The Good in 2017

2017 has been a wild ride. I wan to take a moment and think about all of the cool, interesting, great things that happened during the year! Let's look at the good in 2017!

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December 30, 2017/ /
Africa, Milwukee, Personal - null, Story, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
2017 Recap, Africa, Canada, Positivity, Recap, USA, Year in Review
October 21, 2017

Hometown Tourism: Commuting can be exploring, too

October 21, 2017/
Hometown Tourism: Commuting can be exploring, too

Staying in one place is not a reason to give up an explorer mindset. Hometown tourism and seeking details can hold you over until the next travel excursion.

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October 21, 2017/ /
Boston, Budget Travel, City Guides, How To, Personal - null, Story, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Advice, Boston, Essay, inspiration, Photo Essay, Photography, Story, Travel
August 11, 2017

Bully Hill Vineyard: Grapes, greenery, and a very famous goat

August 11, 2017/
Bully Hill Vineyard: Grapes, greenery, and a very famous goat

Seeking wine-country in the eastern half of the US? The Finger Lakes Region is home to many- including the renowned Bully Hill Vineyard!

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August 11, 2017/ /
Inspiration, Review, Story, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized, USA
Bully Hill Vineyard, Finger Lakes, Hammondsport, History, Keuka Lake, New York, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winery
July 06, 2017

Announcement: My Next BIG Trip

July 06, 2017/
Announcement: My Next BIG Trip

The big announcement: I'm about to start a BIG 365-day trip - but where?

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July 06, 2017/ /
Inspiration, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
Fun, Travel
May 28, 2017

What You See When You Walk: London

May 28, 2017/
What You See When You Walk: London

London has lots to do. If you're focused on zipping between tourist sites, you might miss the wonderful tings that make LDN unique. Easy fix: waking!

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May 28, 2017/ /
England, Europe, Uncategorized
England, London, Travel Guide, Travel Story, Walking Tour
March 30, 2017

7 Items for Every Traveler's Day Bag

March 30, 2017/
7 Items for Every Traveler's Day Bag

Putting a little through into packing your day bag can save you stress and money when exploring a new place. What do YOU put on your priority packing list?

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March 30, 2017/ /
How To, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
backpack, budget travel, Packing, Travel, Trip Planning
January 12, 2017

Goal-Setting For 2017: Travel and Beyond

January 12, 2017/
Goal-Setting For 2017: Travel and Beyond

"New Year, New You?" Being realistic about setting goals is a big way to ensure that you actually achieve them- whether they're travel, business, fittness, or whatever!

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January 12, 2017/ /
How To, Inspiration, Travel, Uncategorized
2017, goals, motivation, Travel
December 03, 2016

Picking A(nother) Backpack

December 03, 2016/
Picking A(nother) Backpack

I couldn't call my site "The Budget Backpack" if I didn't have a low-grade obsession with backpacks! ◉◡◉

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December 03, 2016/ /
Budget Travel, How To, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
Bags, Packing, Reviews, Travel
November 26, 2016

Saving $10k in a Year

November 26, 2016/
Saving $10k in a Year

[Satire Warning]

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November 26, 2016/ /
Budget Travel, How To, Inspiration, Story, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
Finance, Saving, Travel
November 24, 2016

Boots: The Kodiak Surrey II

November 24, 2016/
Boots: The Kodiak Surrey II

When I set out to write this post, I wanted to play it cool in the beginning.... but clearly cannot contain my excitement over these boots!

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November 24, 2016/ /
Budget Travel, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
Hiking, Outdoors, Packing, Travel
October 25, 2016

Amazing Toronto: Seeing the city on a budget

October 25, 2016/
Amazing Toronto: Seeing the city on a budget

This major Canadian city makes for the perfect, well-rounded (budget-friendly) getaway! i <3 Toronto

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October 25, 2016/ /
Budget Travel, City Guides, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
Canada, Toronto, Travel
October 15, 2016

How my love of travel has informed the way I eat

October 15, 2016/
How my love of travel has informed the way I eat

There is an inextricable link between travel and food; and my love of travel has greatly influenced the way I choose to eat

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October 15, 2016/ /
Inspiration, Story, Travel, Uncategorized
food, Stories, Travel, vegan, Vegetarian
October 03, 2016

My 15 Derpiest Travel Photos

October 03, 2016/
My 15 Derpiest Travel Photos

Some of the most interesting travel-photo outtakes from my travel adventures!

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October 03, 2016/ /
Inspiration, Story, Travel, Uncategorized
Photography, Reality, Travel
August 29, 2016

To Myanmar, With Love

August 29, 2016/
To Myanmar, With Love

Myanmar is an extremely unique place, worthy of a spot on your Southeast Asia itinerary!

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August 29, 2016/ /
Asia, Travel, Uncategorized
Asia, Myanmar, Travel
August 22, 2016

The One [Food] That Got Away

August 22, 2016/
The One [Food] That Got Away

A love story for the ages: the one that got away.

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August 22, 2016/ /
Story, Travel, Uncategorized
food, Stories, Travel
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