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    Budget,  Travel,  Travel Hacking

    Flight Deals 101: Flying for Cheap

    Would you believe me if I told you that you can save money by not booking a flight straight to your destination? You should, because it’s true. If you’re in…

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  • View of the forest and mountains while traveling to Puerto Escondido
    Budget,  Destinations,  Travel

    Puerto Escondido by Camioneta: A Wild Ride

    If you search for ways to get to Puerto Escondido, you’ll find plenty of posts and discussions. Most of them will tell you to fly or take an auto bus.…

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  • Bread basket with tortillas and salsa
    Food and Drink,  Travel

    Vegetarian Eats in Oaxaca

    What are you going to eat when you get to Mexico? Ummm FOOD! This exchange happened multiple times leading up to my trip. As a picky eater, it’s a pretty…

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  • The view from my window as we descended into Oaxaca.
    Destinations,  People,  Travel

    Oaxaca: First Impressions

    If you asked me why I decided to go to Oaxaca, Mexico. I’d have to honestly tell you that I can’t remember, but it’s rooted in my love of going…

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  • Travel,  Travel Prep

    My Global Entry Application Experience

    Previously, I talked about how to apply for Global Entry, and noted that I’d share my own experience. Before I get started, I’ll make it known that I am boring…

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  • Passport photo by Jeremy Dorrough on Unsplash
    Getting Started,  Travel,  Travel Prep

    How to Get a U.S. Passport

    I got my passport at 27. At the time, I could count the number of people I knew, who held these magical blue books, on one hand. I wasn’t preparing…

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