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Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South

The Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Harbor is one of the many landmarks within walking distance of the city’s vibrant downtown.

Not only is Charleston, SC, a city with rich history and beautiful weather, it also has an impressive cafe culture and a solid walkability score. Make Charleston your next remote work destination with my top cafe recommendations!

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tags: Solo Travel, Logistics, Food
categories: North America, Advice/Experience
Sunday 06.30.24
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 1
 

How to Curate Authentic Travel Experiences

I visited Lisbon Portugal during the colder off-season, and was one of just a few tourists around.

Through my own travels, I've learned the art of curating authentic experiences and fostering genuine connections with the people and places around me. Read on as I highlight some of my favorite authentic travel experiences and share tips for how you can cultivate some of your own.

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tags: Logistics, Reflections
categories: Advice/Experience
Monday 02.19.24
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel

The Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in America. It’s also the first place I traveled to this year.

All in all, 2023 was an absolute joy for me. This was the first year where I was truly comfortable traveling in a post-pandemic world. I was also forced to grow as my priorities shifted. Looking back on the last 12 months, I almost don’t recognize the 25-year-old who carried me halfway through the year. That’s a sign of a year well-lived.

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tags: Reflections, Photography
categories: Europe, North America, Advice/Experience
Sunday 12.17.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 1
 

Why Did I Opt Out of A Travel Opportunity?

Where I spent most of my weekend.

I was going to spend my weekend hiking in the Berkshires, which is the epicenter of fall foliage in New England and just a 3-hour drive from Boston. Sounds like a great plan, right? Well, I didn’t do it, and here’s why.

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tags: Reflections, Solo Travel
categories: Advice/Experience
Monday 10.16.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

How to Start a Travel Scrapbook

Here I walk you through how I built out the travel scrapbook entry for my trip to Lisbon in early 2023. By outlining the steps I take for creating an entry, I hope to inspire you to create a travel scrapbook of your own. So join me as I dive into the world of printed images, glue sticks, and crumbled receipts.

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tags: Photography
categories: Europe, Advice/Experience
Sunday 10.01.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

How I Travel With a Chronic Illness

I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2019, but that doesn’t prevent me from enjoying travel in a safe way.

My diagnosis poses some logistical and psychological barriers to care-free travel. However, I've learned a lot and have managed to explore beautiful and diverse parts of this world while protecting my health.

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tags: Logistics, Reflections
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 09.17.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 3
 

Exploring Accommodations: Hotels and Hostels

Hostels and hotels stand at opposite ends of nearly every spectrum so they can cater to vastly different travel experiences. In this blog, I compare the comfort of hotels with the communal charm of hostels, offering pros and cons for both and sharing insights on when I’ve chosen one over the other.

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tags: Finances and Budgeting, Logistics
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 08.27.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 1
 

5 Steps To Take When Visiting a New Country

I've developed a set of five essential steps that guide me whenever I step foot into a foreign land. This checklist will help you get grounded so you can kickstart your trip with confidence.

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tags: Finances and Budgeting, Logistics
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 08.20.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

Money-Saving Strategies for Traveling on a Budget

In this blog, I outline the solutions I use to navigate the cost of travel, and share insights on how I’ve been able to embark on unforgettable journeys while keeping my finances intact.

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tags: Finances and Budgeting
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 08.06.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
 

Hack Your Travel Planning with These 10 Digital Tools

This blog outlines 10 tools to streamline and hack the planning phase of your trip. All the resources mentioned are free and available online.

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tags: Itinerary, Logistics, Finances and Budgeting
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 07.30.23
Posted by Samantha Karam
Comments: 1
 
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