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Top 10 things to do in Pittsburgh

Top 10 things to do in Pittsburgh

Since I was just in Pittsburgh (for an awesome concert), I decided it was time to spotlight my favorite things to do in one...
Seeing a living legend in concert: Paul McCartney in Pittsburgh

Seeing a living legend in concert: Paul McCartney in Pittsburgh

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” Paul McCartney ended his 2010 North American tour with...
Musing on My Concept of Home and How Travel has Shaped It

Musing on My Concept of Home and How Travel has Shaped It

I read something recently that mused about what “home” really means these days. Is it the place itself? The people? The possessions? The memories...
What is travel, and why do we do it?

What is travel, and why do we do it?

Lately, as I’ve been trying to pinpoint all the reasons why I’m feeling so restless, I’ve also been thinking a lot about the nature...
10 Touristy Things to do in New York City

10 Touristy Things to do in New York City

Let’s face it, New York City has a lot to see. And being in the Big Apple may turn even the most well-seasoned off-the-beaten-path...
Top 10 Foods (and Drinks) You Have to Try in New Zealand

Top 10 Foods (and Drinks) You Have to Try in New Zealand

So you’re traveling to New Zealand. You’ve picked out what adventure activities you’re going to try, what cities you’ll check out, and where you’re...
A First-Timers Guide of Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

A First-Timers Guide of Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

Home of Starbucks and the Space Needle, Jimi Hendrix and the grunge movement, Pike Place Market and “Grey’s Anatomy,” Seattle, Washington, has really put...
Skagway and Beyond: Visiting Skagway on an Alaskan Cruise

Skagway and Beyond: Visiting Skagway on an Alaskan Cruise

After our jam-packed day in Juneau, we had little time to rest. Because, the very next morning (another bright and sunny one), we were docked...
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My name is Amanda, and I'm a former journalist-turned-blogger from Ohio who's been writing about travel since 2010. I seek to inspire people to be curious about the world and find ways to fit more travel into the lifestyle they already have - and I only share tips based on my personal experiences and places I've actually traveled!

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Amanda is an award-winning travel blogger based in Ohio who's been writing about travel online for more than a decade. She aims to inspire people to find ways to fit more travel and adventure into the lifestyle they already have. Learn more about Amanda here.

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