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A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America”

In 2024, Minneapolis was named the Happiest City in the United States. That designation is likely thanks to its bikeability, ample green spaces, vibrant arts scene, and diverse food offerings. So read on as I outline how you can get a slice of happiness and fill a weekend in this Midwestern metropolis.

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tags: Itinerary, Logistics
categories: North America
Sunday 06.08.25
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

Where I've Been: Catching Up Since February

I’ve been forced to a slower pace this Spring: Flyfishing or gardening on the sunny days and reading or doing home improvement projects on the rainy days.

This year I’ve experienced one travel fail after another. Read on as I outline all that has gone wrong these past three months, as well as share a major bucket list accomplishment and tease my summer travel plans.

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tags: Reflections
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 05.04.25
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 2
 

A Tale of Two DINKs With a Triplet of Roadblocks

At this point in our lives, we love being DINKs because gives us the freedom to be spontaneous with how we spend our time. So off we set, two childless and carefree travelers, right? Wrong. Sometimes the stars just don’t align, even when you have total flexibility and all the time in the world.

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tags: Reflections
categories: Advice/Experience, North America
Sunday 02.23.25
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

Oh, the Places I'll Go: 2025 Travel Plans and Dreams

Here’s to another year of travel!

Along with my goals for language learning (parli italiano?) and fitness, I have hopes and dreams for travel in 2025. Here I outline six destinations that I hope to visit this year.

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tags: Solo Travel, Nature, Reflections
categories: North America, Europe
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 1
 

2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries

A short hike during our annual vacation with Dave’s family.

I’ve dubbed 2024 “My Year of Connection”. After 2 years in New England, I moved back to Pittsburgh and reconnected with my loved ones and the local community. I also traveled to 5 different states and 3 different countries. Check out this month-by-month recap!

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tags: Reflections, Photography, Solo Travel, Nature
categories: Advice/Experience, Europe, North America
Sunday 12.15.24
Posted by Samantha Karam
 
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