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How I Built a Five-Week South America Trip Using Points, Credits, and Cash
Five weeks. Five countries. One backpack. One carry-on suitcase and an overstuffed backpack. When I started planning my first solo trip, I knew I wanted to make the most of the opportunity. Rather than spending a week in a single destination, I built an itinerary that took me from the streets of Buenos Aires to…
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The Travel Gear I Would Replace Tomorrow If I Lost It
The travel setup I’ve refined over years of international trips: a carry-on suitcase, one backpack, and fewer things that earn their place. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate having fewer things that mean more to me. It’s a philosophy that has gradually shaped almost every part of how I travel, from the souvenirs I…
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How Many Days Do You Need on the Amalfi Coast?
Positano is one of the Amalfi Coast towns I’d give a full day, especially if you want time for both the beach and exploring. The Amalfi Coast wasn’t completely new to me when I started planning this trip. I first visited while studying abroad in Rome during college, when my program took us south for…
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Looking Back on Five Weeks in South America
After writing about every destination in this series, I realized there was one part of the journey I hadn’t written about yet. South America gave me incredible places to explore, but looking back, what stays with me most isn’t just where I went, it’s how those five weeks changed the way I think about traveling….