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When Life Hands You Lemons, Go to Another Country
Warsaw, Barcelona, a Mediterranean cruise, two proposals, and an unexpected night in Belgium turned one ambitious trip into a lesson in flexibility.
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Personal travel stories and destination-focused reflections from places Jennifer has visited.
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What I Saw at Auschwitz-Birkenau—and What It Made Me Feel
The preserved belongings, barracks, ruins, and railway car made the history physical—and impossible to hold at a distance.
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A Birthday Weekend in Chicago: Architecture, Early-Morning Miles, and a Lesson in Choosing the Right Travel Partner
I traveled to Chicago for one simple reason: Illinois was a state I had not yet visited, and I could get there on a nonstop flight. With my birthday approaching, that was enough to make it the next pin on my map.
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A Friendship Trip to Oahu Filled with Adventure
An Air Force retirement celebration, solo island exploring, and open-water sharks helped set the course for an even bigger journey.
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Antarctica Was Worth Every Cent—and Every Frozen Finger
A canceled flight, the Drake Passage, humpbacks, penguins, a polar plunge, and one unforgettable night on the White Continent turned a long-planned expedition into the trip of a lifetime.
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Camera Instead of Camo: What Normandy Meant to Me
A veteran’s visit to the Normandy American Cemetery became the most emotional stop of her first independent international journey.
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Colorado Springs Gave Me the Adventure I Wanted—and a Lesson I Needed
Rafting, hiking, ziplining, and an unplanned cog-railway ride made a four-day Colorado escape memorable for more than its scenery.
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I Went to Toronto Alone—and Stepped Outside the CN Tower Because I Could
A breakup changed the passenger list, a family loss changed the emotional weight of the weekend, and Toronto reminded me why I do not cancel my own life when someone else leaves it.
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Iceland Kept Changing the Weather—and My Expectations
Whales, geothermal water, waterfalls, and an erupting volcano made a solo cruise around Iceland feel like several different journeys in one.
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Space Center Houston Is More Than a Rainy-Day Backup
A work weekend finally gave a lifelong Texan the chance to see the space program up close—even while she was recovering from broken ribs.
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The Port Day We Could Not Have Planned or Imagined
A credentialed guide, a taxi ride for the day, music over lunch, and mission success made Tangier the surprise favorite of a Mediterranean cruise.
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