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Photo courtesy of Visit Pittsburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/48eede3f-19b5-4d9d-b7e5-2a4e85fbfd7c/Screenshot+2025-08-16+at+10.18.12%E2%80%AFPM.png Travel Blog - A Local’s Guide To Pittsburgh: Explore The Steel City With Ease - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Con Alma Restaurant and Jazz Bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0ebccd00-52ba-4568-a542-3c17f3cc8809/Screenshot+2025-08-16+at+10.12.13%E2%80%AFPM.png Travel Blog - A Local’s Guide To Pittsburgh: Explore The Steel City With Ease - Make it stand out Picklesburgh was voted the best Specialty Food Festival in the Country multiple times. Photo courtesy of Picklesburgh. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/a-weekend-in-minneapolis-exploring-the-happiest-city-in-america monthly 0.5 2025-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3cc27073-b756-44d2-a644-a9cec8a02bb1/20250525_205304.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b57c3f02-d321-4fdb-98c5-8d138e64b89d/20250524_095329.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out Downtown West is home to the Mill City Museum and the Washburn A Mill ruins. In its prime, the mill could grind enough flour in one day to make 12 million loaves of bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3938110e-5a38-4f39-8fa5-f2897c9e4722/20250525_185125.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out Stone Arch Bridge, which is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark, offers a panoramic view of St Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/909ca063-b62e-44af-81e7-26b05b2da861/20250524_192818.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out The Guthrie Theater is a nonprofit founded in 1963. It is one of the many playhouses in downtown Minneapolis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/9f6fbdbf-ef7d-4d91-bda5-f03c4326dea2/IMG_5316.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out The Weisman Art Museum is free and open to the public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/f0fae759-abb9-475b-9f5a-9900d5a6087f/20250524_133137.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out The bike path along West River Parkway is paved and mostly flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7a510fb0-44cc-49ea-87bd-9c36847f9cd9/IMG_5342.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America” - Make it stand out Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot waterfall that attracts more than 850,000 annual visitors. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/where-ive-been-catching-up-since-february monthly 0.5 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/96c1b8f0-9ada-4b63-8ff2-ec35b569bd87/IMG_1114.jpg Travel Blog - Where I've Been: Catching Up Since February - Make it stand out 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7af13b89-7b0d-4b56-85f8-efb949cd703c/20250320_135707.jpg Travel Blog - Where I've Been: Catching Up Since February - Make it stand out Oslo was a huge helper during the move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/12726219-7f31-433f-a54e-c36698a01315/20250426_105539.jpg Travel Blog - Where I've Been: Catching Up Since February - Make it stand out Life lately hasn’t been adventurous, but it’s been so fulfilling. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/a-travel-tale-of-two-dinks monthly 0.5 2025-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2f576266-b951-4d85-963e-089b380e5d23/Cream+and+white+dictionary+insert+Instagram+%281%29.jpg Travel Blog - A Tale of Two DINKs With a Triplet of Roadblocks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/169cb080-4eda-4ea2-baed-716304d7170e/20250215_121156.jpg Travel Blog - A Tale of Two DINKs With a Triplet of Roadblocks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/e7f01b9c-7075-493d-807f-9362fcaf0dd8/20250216_081003.jpg Travel Blog - A Tale of Two DINKs With a Triplet of Roadblocks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/oh-the-places-i-want-to-go-2025-travel-plans-and-dreams monthly 0.5 2025-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1737214243856-0KA02BIGJO84AP5QVZFL/IMG_2194.jpeg Travel Blog - Oh, the Places I'll Go: 2025 Travel Plans and Dreams - Make it stand out Here’s to another year of travel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b08ff542-af19-49d4-8d7a-7ef6bfc8d617/Untitled+design+%281%29.jpg Travel Blog - Oh, the Places I'll Go: 2025 Travel Plans and Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/2024-year-in-review-forging-connection-on-multiple-continents monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a353224e-80ba-46b9-bc6b-a1d688b06b62/image000002%288%29.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out A short hike during our annual vacation with Dave’s family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/32077d73-4a8c-4d7a-a0fe-2c98078941e0/image000001%2815%29.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out New Year’s Eve party in Pittsburgh! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/782cb51b-57b3-4a4d-82c2-1bfd0dbfa14e/20240303_100801.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out I’ve been taking hiking trips to Hocking Hills in Appalachian Ohio for nearly 5 years. It’s been so fun showing Dave this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fad070c4-863a-4efc-9920-4f3826776bef/20240410_172622.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out The Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Harbor is one of the many landmarks within walking distance of the city’s vibrant downtown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a3f5fdb7-4315-41d5-8653-540f8b0cc279/20240715_204300.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out We brought Oslo home on April 24, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/937f6ccc-a562-4779-bf8a-b6e654ad6d35/team_photo_F2xTne_0.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out I treated Dave to a night at Primal Pigment in Verona, PA, where we donned hazmat suits and threw glow-in-the-dark paint at a canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/532732ab-981e-4b44-a620-418229e8467d/20240616_131137.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out The views overlooking the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape, which covers 5 counties in Southwsst PA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0670fc18-e471-43c8-970b-63304c8bb769/IMG_3643.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out Post-hike group selfie at the trailhead! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/5cf3d58a-4a3f-48b6-bdab-0f01e3925315/IMG_5099.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out The Champagne Route spans 700 km through the Marne, Aube, and Aisne departments of France. Along eight scenic routes, you'll witness stunning views, charming “communes”, historic monasteries/churches, and grand châteaux. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/aad8506b-417b-47c8-bcdf-5b70b21471cb/20240704_163842.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out Westminster Abbey was the coronation site for 40 English and British monarchs dating back to 1066. It is also the burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2242aeef-c1cd-445a-bac8-bb62e73adea8/20240829_122104.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out A street scene from Dublin, Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/42da736a-b3fe-4f91-b3d4-5c10f1150326/DSCF6030.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out 2024 marked the 5th year of Adult Summer Camp with these awesome people! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a353224e-80ba-46b9-bc6b-a1d688b06b62/image000002%288%29.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out A short hike between rain showers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/20dacdab-8639-498e-9be7-e22adb463e76/20241012_152956.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out Hail to Pitt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a9f4d191-411d-4b09-b192-a46b869519e3/image000002%2810%29.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out On November 1, 2024, Dave took me to Heart’s Content Nature Reserve and proposed under a canopy of old growth forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/e6ad7916-56c0-4b54-86d1-7a66e02f5555/20241209_220441.jpg Travel Blog - 2024 Year in Review: Forging Connections in Multiple Countries - Make it stand out I saw AURORA in Philadelphia, for her last performance of 2024. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/10-things-i-love-about-ireland-and-why-you-should-visit monthly 0.5 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2242aeef-c1cd-445a-bac8-bb62e73adea8/20240829_122104.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out Ireland is a country that has it all: lively cities, amazing food and drinks, breathtaking landscapes, and warm-hearted people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/746f4526-ff76-4dd3-8ec8-ed675998afac/IMG_5184.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out A sight spotted inside an Irish pub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3b70b661-9bc5-49ce-a958-d674b0c2fd54/20240828_130450.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out The coastal views from inside Dunluce Castle ruins in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/51ab2613-230c-4b38-9cdc-1f0254532f02/IMG_5297.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out The Cliffs of Moher in County Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/bf71d6fe-a836-4e7b-be0e-2de278657aa0/IMG_5138.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out A scene from inside one of the many bustling pubs in Dublin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b86855dc-80ca-4707-bd4a-5dd574936076/IMG_5252.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway. This site was once a meeting place of literary revivalists like W.B. Yeats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b199bc77-f2e6-45e7-a8b6-6fc1ee85d2be/20240829_141816.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out The Old Library building was constructed in the 18th century and now houses the Book of Kells, which is an original gospel manuscript containing the four Gospels of the New Testament of the Bible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/d9f32fe3-0a1a-4329-a407-956ca2b33e20/IMG_5117.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out The Oscar Wilde statue in Dublin’s Merrion Square. This monument is on the same corner as the poet and playwright’s restored childhood home, which is known for its Georgian architecture & period furnishings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2c569e3b-765e-4994-bf02-4d1ab68c1c27/IMG_5157.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out My signature on one of the Belfast Peace Walls, which were constructed in a bid to reduce tensions in the city between Loyalist and Nationalist communities. The Peace Walls are now a historic monument where people from all over leave murals & messages of hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/47589832-8699-417b-8afa-1d2d2fb900ba/IMG_5109.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out The square at Trinity College in Dublin, which is considered the Harvard of Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2242aeef-c1cd-445a-bac8-bb62e73adea8/20240829_122104.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out Guinness reflects Irish craftsmanship with its centuries-old tradition, which blends carefully chosen barley, hops, water, and a unique yeast strain to produce its globally-known stout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/77140686-7864-4b96-9922-6a76f6d1fd3c/20240901_124611.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out Here is a platter of boxty, which is a traditional Irish potato pancake made from a mix of grated raw and mashed potatoes, flour, and buttermilk. It is often served fried and enjoyed as a hearty side dish. This platter also includes boxty pancakes and toast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/ff9c76ac-ecce-407a-917e-f71d6c72f828/20240828_140031.jpg Travel Blog - 10 Things I Love About Ireland (And Why You Should Visit!) - Make it stand out We clearly enjoyed our hike to Giant’s Causeway, which is Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site. According to legend, the Irish giant Finn McCool built a causeway across the Irish Sea to confront his Scottish rival, Benandonner. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/a-local-guide-to-salem-massachusetts monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2d1956c9-2416-414b-97f5-95ee1705d122/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+12.08.46%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - A Local's Complete Guide to Salem, Massachusetts - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Joseph Prezioso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2d1956c9-2416-414b-97f5-95ee1705d122/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+12.08.46%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - A Local's Complete Guide to Salem, Massachusetts - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Joseph Prezioso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/8150e462-70a2-42a2-8c95-6019322cb45a/20221211_150105.jpg Travel Blog - A Local's Complete Guide to Salem, Massachusetts - Make it stand out “Intersections: Anila Quayyum Agha” is one of the exhibits at the Peabody Essex Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0a7af816-f211-463b-8f28-c58fb8eb3861/20221211_161633.jpg Travel Blog - A Local's Complete Guide to Salem, Massachusetts - Make it stand out The Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, pictured here, is Salem’s main corridor filled with souvenir shops. Below I share 3 local shops also worth a visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/77201291-cf68-4327-be80-7538252540cc/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+12.21.14%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - A Local's Complete Guide to Salem, Massachusetts - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Dire Wolf Tavern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/6ea0a158-a45d-4191-8031-9f9a738d721b/20220820_132949.jpg Travel Blog - A Local's Complete Guide to Salem, Massachusetts - Make it stand out From maritime history buffs to Halloween lovers, anyone can have a good time exploring Salem the surrounding area. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/paris-olympics-and-marne-france-photo-journal-series monthly 0.5 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/caba1f86-f0fb-4029-9880-2c8c3d8edd84/IMG_20240730_102755_334.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Dave and I attended a wedding in the Champagne Region of France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2158db8f-91ef-49cb-96d0-554e9385d61d/20240705_105432.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out A women enjoys one of France’s most beloved pastimes in Paris the week before the Olympics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/95590892-d337-413b-8244-33c87666a362/20240705_102901.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out A glimpse inside Paris Gare du Nord (North train station). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a4079acc-cb23-4265-abe7-a9aa2926ef1e/20240705_110428.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Paris was covered in signs like these ones outside Gare de l’Est (East train station). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/5cf3d58a-4a3f-48b6-bdab-0f01e3925315/IMG_5099.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out The Champagne Route spans 700 km through the Marne, Aube, and Aisne departments of France. Along eight scenic trails, you'll witness stunning views, charming “communes”, historic monasteries/churches, and grand châteaux. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c69b497f-d47f-4e1b-929a-0ebe6cc382ca/IMG_5091.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out A scene from rural Marne, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7515d27b-1a7f-410d-9f7f-84194b81e9b1/IMG_5104.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Givry-lès-Loisy is a commune in the Marne department of north-eastern France. The 2021 census reported 72 residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1725532539014-ODNN8DWPR1ULGD29TADD/20240706_163902.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1725532546384-706CUY9OOTYNR9E56QHI/IMG_20240730_102755_334.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1725532557895-OPMHV65WCXGD6U5KEM94/IMG_4584_BD24.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1725532565637-V38TD3X9CLRJU70HIJ7D/20240706_192333.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c8d1cf2f-ee24-4477-8a0b-33c94a9baefe/20240707_043553%280%29.jpg Travel Blog - Paris Olympics and a Wedding in Marne, France: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Dave and I said goodnight at 4 am, with the sun rising as we walked back to our AirBnB. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/sustainable-stays-eco-lodges-that-live-rent-free-in-my-head monthly 0.5 2024-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fe370b50-33c3-47bb-a430-66578cd0685d/Screenshot+2024-08-11+at+8.33.47%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Sustainable Stays: Eco-Lodges That Live Rent-Free In My Head - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c528c96b-bffc-41aa-8c82-ef597f330918/Screenshot+2024-08-11+at+8.25.48%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Sustainable Stays: Eco-Lodges That Live Rent-Free In My Head - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Bent René Synnevåg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/23565251-5906-44c1-8794-8a0a15081e1c/Screenshot+2024-08-11+at+8.17.43%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Sustainable Stays: Eco-Lodges That Live Rent-Free In My Head - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún Resort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/d5210867-6e50-4c45-8bc4-38ba90e41417/Screenshot+2024-08-11+at+8.20.19%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Sustainable Stays: Eco-Lodges That Live Rent-Free In My Head - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of The Elementum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3e641fad-f469-4857-8d2f-2608fe2bc968/Screenshot+2024-08-11+at+8.29.17%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Sustainable Stays: Eco-Lodges That Live Rent-Free In My Head - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fe370b50-33c3-47bb-a430-66578cd0685d/Screenshot+2024-08-11+at+8.33.47%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Sustainable Stays: Eco-Lodges That Live Rent-Free In My Head - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Tswalu Kalahari. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/london-and-westminster-england-photo-journal-series monthly 0.5 2024-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/aad8506b-417b-47c8-bcdf-5b70b21471cb/20240704_163842.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Westminster Abbey is the coronation site for 40 English and British monarchs dating back to 1066. It is also the burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1722645916763-2M19SKJAZ4KPVLXMAOE4/IMG_5020.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1722645872917-MMODAOQNPS1SH89XYGFG/IMG_5027.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1722649361986-XFZHE0YO9FXGYTGUFBZ6/IMG_5056.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1722645795713-Y8FCL4AD6CWY8JEMIJGS/IMG_5047.JPG Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1722645748683-VFEQRBUHMDQENZO133AH/IMG_5049.JPG Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fc7c9f79-2fac-40e4-9d36-6f6882c7b850/IMG_5062.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Trafalgar Square in Westminster, with Big Ben peeking through the background. This site commemorates Britain's victory in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic wars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/aad8506b-417b-47c8-bcdf-5b70b21471cb/20240704_163842.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Dating as far back as 1066, 40 English and British monarchs have been crowned at Westminster Abbey. This is also the burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c0cd6991-5f17-4024-a593-d612787365cf/IMG_5072.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Founded in 1871, Rock & Sole Plaice is the oldest fish and chips restaurant in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/214450e6-8141-4fcf-b146-5561126c556f/IMG_5078.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Fried fish and chips made with a 152-year-old traditional recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1b1293a9-9727-4566-ae40-c76beebc051f/20240708_134658.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Caffè Tropea s a charming Italian cafe surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/cb9f58a9-97ad-47b9-a4e0-a20fbd5a6e20/20240708_121009.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out The lobby of the National Gallery, which is home to one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c284840b-a048-4d4b-be25-1211c1e040fa/IMG_5106.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Seven streets converge at the iconic Seven Dials Monument in Covent Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/395d7da2-1cc6-414f-ad20-cc2250e423cb/20240708_165243.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Hare and Tortoise is a Japanese restaurant with locations all over London, including Bloosmbury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/8f6cbe1c-cc59-4a42-9259-02c71268c36c/image000000%2848%29.jpg Travel Blog - London and Westminster, England: Photo Journal Series - Make it stand out Caffeinating at Casa Jardim before the big travel day back to North America. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/charleston-sc-cafe-culture-a-great-remote-work-destination-in-the-american-south monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fad070c4-863a-4efc-9920-4f3826776bef/20240410_172622.jpg Travel Blog - Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South - Make it stand out The Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Harbor is one of the many landmarks within walking distance of the city’s vibrant downtown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a41970be-2bf0-4db5-896a-4a0b2198ca26/Screenshot+2024-06-29+at+6.41.53%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of blūm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/12b3b523-8585-4b23-ac64-c1f0765cda13/Snapchat-1858349967.jpg Travel Blog - Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South - Make it stand out I got my smoothie bowl to-go for a nice lunch at Liberty Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/18dfc886-6c42-40d3-9d35-5c4115119327/1.jpg Travel Blog - Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Caviar & Bananas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/736501db-c940-4cdb-a8f4-d51e3892d142/Screenshot+2024-06-29+at+6.57.58%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Mercantile & Mash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/76f017db-5385-4725-b42f-c7f596e0760b/20240410_191415.jpg Travel Blog - Charleston Cafe Culture: A Great Remote Work Destination in the American South - Make it stand out Marion Square is one of more than 1,400 historically-significant sites within the Charleston Old and Historic District. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/a-weekend-in-portland-coastal-maine-travel monthly 0.5 2024-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/4b1871ec-354e-4d19-ab78-3473b66d3a40/AAA014.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out Portland is the closest American transatlantic port to Europe and one of the largest fishing ports in the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/920f37db-c250-440e-b889-cf73af485115/AAA010.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out The intersection of the Congress Street Historic District and the Arts District feels like the lifeblood of Portland. We opted for outdoor seating so we could listen to the live music at Congress Square Park across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7522cf19-f7ca-4b4f-a822-a45538e5e894/AAA011.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out Portland serves as both a haven and source of inspiration for numerous artists and activists. It inspired me to bring my film camera! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0b2efa00-60b5-43db-86ec-6498b67630c3/image000003.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out Portland has three slabs from the Berlin Wall, which are free to observe at the Long Wharf in Old Port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7c32fe81-c0c5-41bb-a2b7-bfc48a5c20db/image000001.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out Bar of Chocolate serves gourmet desserts paired with specialty martinis, ports, and dessert wines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/de04dbd8-59f7-4394-a58f-77ce86f66877/AAA028A.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out Peak’s Island is less than 20 minutes from downtown Portland via ferry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/07fb6dbe-f00c-4bf4-8c0a-9774e44653a8/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+3.16.18%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out Photo Credit: The Holy Donut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/34e11916-75cd-4613-8365-280bcded57e7/image000000+%282%29.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out The trendy East Bayside neighborhood hosts most of Portland’s breweries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3500cb63-df16-4ae3-bab2-da62f289e3cb/20231126_122015.jpg Travel Blog - A Weekend In Portland: Experience The Beauty of Coastal Maine - Make it stand out The Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in the United States and the oldest lighthouse in Maine. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/montreal-itinerary-get-the-european-feel-without-leaving-north-america monthly 0.5 2024-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/268cc2b2-3529-4fc4-8185-9d5b98c4a7b0/20230903_135458+%281%29.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out The view from atop Montreal’s Mount Royal Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/4731c2ec-0f8e-4322-8e79-dcee040d7621/20230903_110818.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out Montreal has an outstanding metro system, with convenient stops and cost-effective weekend passes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a803e479-34ef-4755-8599-2fb4d537b493/20230902_130004.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out Baguette sandwiches and lattes: The perfect Québécois brunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/97356956-780a-432e-859f-cdf531f90d91/20230901_211845.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out La Grande Roue de Montréal, the tallest Ferris wheel in Canada, illuminates the St. Lawrence River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/22bc6d70-26a7-46ed-92ba-881cdc50ec34/IMG_4848.JPG Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out The Montreal Botanical Gardens features more than 20 outdoor gardens and more than 10 greenhouses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/96e1f940-91c8-4050-8213-a15129eca62b/20230902_145445.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out At the Biodome, you can walk through all five ecosystems of the Americas, and see a variety of native animals and plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/d37642e0-83c4-4ef2-9e76-a1e96d97b8dc/20230902_192929.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out Saint Laurent Boulevard is a great place to round out your evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/830f0921-470b-41b2-b8d7-37489843d3bd/20230903_115004.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out Climb Rue Peel (Peel Street) to get to the Rue Peel Steps of Mount Royal Park. The view is worth the climb! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/47e6a41f-9d4e-4ab8-ae3a-9fbc8ea453d7/IMG_4899.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out The view from inside the Mount Royal Chalet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/e866f83e-6b4c-45a3-8377-cc10460ae1bc/20230903_132949.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out The Mount Royal Chalet butts up to a peaceful meadow for picnics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0d4bc45b-453e-47f7-bd64-297b73667807/20230903_135458+%281%29.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out The view from atop Montreal’s Mount Royal Park (near the Chalet). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/29a5cb65-5ca2-4c71-9bb3-89d8bacac693/IMG_4910.jpg Travel Blog - 3-Day Montreal Itinerary: A European Feel in North America - Make it stand out On Sundays, the base of Mount Royal Park turns into a full-blown music festival that’s free for anyone. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/how-to-curate-authentic-travel-experiences monthly 0.5 2024-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/25c8e611-9bb3-45c5-bad7-5099b20482e1/20230613_071520.jpg Travel Blog - How to Curate Authentic Travel Experiences - Make it stand out I visited Lisbon Portugal during the colder off-season, and was one of just a few tourists around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/00f1f753-88eb-423b-a569-efdb823be37f/20230902_192929.jpg Travel Blog - How to Curate Authentic Travel Experiences - Make it stand out Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal closes to vehicle traffic in the summer months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1fead238-2b15-460d-8133-22c6dce9b503/Screenshot+2023-08-01+at+9.50.45+AM.jpg Travel Blog - How to Curate Authentic Travel Experiences - Make it stand out The children of Lutu, in the Naitasiri Province of Central Fiji, play in the river between the fish market and their village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/f89d6d48-a465-464f-80a8-de0a1475e1c2/Gar%C3%B0ur%2BOld%2BLighthouse.jpg Travel Blog - How to Curate Authentic Travel Experiences - Make it stand out The view from atop the Garður Old Lighthouse in Iceland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/29a5cb65-5ca2-4c71-9bb3-89d8bacac693/IMG_4910.jpg Travel Blog - How to Curate Authentic Travel Experiences - Make it stand out Generations of drummers perform at the Tam-Tams festival in Mont Royal Park in Montreal, Quebec. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/seattle-food-tour-eat-your-way-through-the-emerald-city monthly 0.5 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c3e65271-4d07-45ae-bba7-894a870e132a/MVIMG_20200906_133900.jpg Travel Blog - Seattle Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through The Emerald City - Make it stand out Me, peering out over the Seattle Waterfront, wondering how the heck Hom Bow tastes so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/88214988-f659-410c-a310-2e4bd20bb28e/honbow.jpg Travel Blog - Seattle Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through The Emerald City - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Mee Sum Pastry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/9ba95a3b-ead4-462a-85eb-0fbfed5a9d08/sushi2.jpg Travel Blog - Seattle Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through The Emerald City - Photo courtesy of Nishino. Photo courtesy of Nishino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a9f863aa-c0d7-48ee-9414-597bdb04cf54/coffee.jpg Travel Blog - Seattle Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through The Emerald City - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Cherry Street Coffee House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/eb2a8fe3-cb6c-44d8-b67a-d63be2559852/Burgers-for-website.jpg Travel Blog - Seattle Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through The Emerald City - Make it stand out Photo courtesy of Dick’s Drive-In. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fe03a6b7-58e5-4cf7-94e5-270a0369f9c2/softserve.jpg Travel Blog - Seattle Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through The Emerald City - Make it stand out Photo Courtesy of Milk Drunk. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/oh-the-places-i-want-to-go-2024-travel-plans-and-dreams monthly 0.5 2024-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/33d73281-0c9c-45c1-ac5c-bf7204c10576/Untitled+design.jpg Travel Blog - Oh, the Places I'll Go: 2024 Travel Plans and Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/2023-year-in-review monthly 0.5 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/acbd6bab-42e8-466e-b640-6b291ba4b801/20231126_122015.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out The Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in America. It’s also the first place I traveled to this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2ce37c68-96c4-4d4e-bff3-c6670653c6a4/image000002%284%29.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out The Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in America and the oldest in Maine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/60b60397-e8b6-4280-8441-74f7b5f3f998/IMG_4777.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out Hotel Mundial is centrally-located in Lisbon, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c6d6b193-628c-4581-a0cc-685e8ed90b7c/Resized_20230311_141802.jpeg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out Martini Junction is a must-visit if you have kids or need a reminder to have fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/df00c254-8aeb-400f-9a45-f3ab410d86c3/20230428_185448.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out Fenway Park opened in 1912, making it the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/055fc23d-2c09-494e-9f13-91e46b91751c/20230506_131844.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out Dave teaching me about the 1614 voyage where John Smith mapped and renamed the region of New England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a8cfffad-25cb-4e23-a50f-7bbb55c6597c/20230518_205920.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out The first (of many) cocktail hours with my sister, Bugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/f9c1e99e-dffa-475f-befa-c0e48a0dce81/20230514_150713.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out I spent my birthday weekend exactly how I wanted: outside with someone I love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7927a6a2-8c72-4e4a-b3fb-cc6f46cd8eae/PXL_20230622_150812250.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out It felt so good to wade in the ocean after two days of roadtripping down the East Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/65c7c3aa-4fda-409c-94fd-6c8516b68239/20230722_145006.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out A summer scene from Rockport, which is a cozy, seaside town in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/910a9da4-255d-4ce1-9277-90deaf3618a0/20230901_211933.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out La Grande Roue de Montréal is Canada’s tallest observation wheel. I highly recommend walking by at night to see it all lit up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/89b05104-735b-4145-a7d5-3533112c8062/IMG_1059.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out Adult summer camp! (Never grow up). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/5613075b-a32c-4054-b6fa-f1c6f00005e5/image000000%2847%29.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out A rainy walk to the Topsfield Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fbd1ee51-e872-4e2f-9ae9-16609c30200a/Snapchat-379084265.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out Tori and I at the summit of Mount Agamenticus in Maine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/be6697c0-c285-4b34-b5c5-8ea65dd886cc/20231110_171446.jpg Travel Blog - 2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel - Make it stand out My parents enjoying pints at our favorite local brewery. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/why-did-i-opt-out-of-a-travel-opportunity monthly 0.5 2023-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/ab00b41f-576d-443c-b12d-ca459babfacc/20231018_171308.jpg Travel Blog - Why Did I Opt Out of A Travel Opportunity? - Make it stand out Where I spent most of my weekend. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/hiking-in-new-england-15-options-to-get-outside monthly 0.5 2023-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/9ad48259-5f3e-4243-87c1-a17961e6deb1/image000000%2830%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/21839fd1-dd80-4c6c-8575-18cc2dc48379/Resized_20230311_141802.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/4dc90002-5fe5-4828-87cd-1289af321b52/20230311_141221.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3675ac68-cb67-4f20-a7a3-2b01e31d8cd3/image000000%2826%29+%281%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Sweet Trail in NH guides you past freshwater and saltwater marshes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/31c8dfd9-94db-4827-8a61-ced0a553f729/20230704_105146.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Explore the coast of Gloucester, MA, at Stage Fort Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/683a9627-f775-4c2b-b4d1-ebcc8c916d83/image000000%2846%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out The trail at Halibut Point State Park overlooks the Babson Farm Quarry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/276bfe24-273d-4b08-90bf-ad8c0bfa2420/20220716_151033.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out The Chinese Tea House is an unexpected stop along the Cliff Walk. The building occasionally hosts sunrise concerts with Classical music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2d94e03a-dc83-4857-a4c0-fbd77dee1a28/image000001%2814%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out From the skyline trail at Middlesex Fells you can catch a glimpse of downtown Boston. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/aefaaed1-ae00-4ba4-a554-c9be49843f9c/20231009_125806.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out The Big A summit overlooks the White Mountains on one side and the Maine coastline on the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b1e0393f-8b0e-47e8-a52d-b14d9aada0cf/image000000%2835%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fe28419d-7aea-4c0e-9a78-69a2b6b3feef/image000002%286%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Stone Tower on Mount Gilead is the highest point in Lynn, MA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/5a30ba58-1ebe-4bf8-8a9b-34cfc2681601/image000000%2830%29.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Here I am resting at the summit of Mt. 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What a view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/941eedfb-0898-4c6c-9731-c8828bc31eb8/20230904_140159.jpg Travel Blog - Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels - Make it stand out Here, you see the Omni Mount Washington Resort and the Presidential Traverse in the distance. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/how-to-start-a-travel-scrapbook monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1696081555143-MI9OWMJTRGGD9WNR4VAX/IMG_5377.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b1d064ea-c61a-4ea8-9dbc-a6d307079153/IMG_5358.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook - Make it stand out This scrapbook is from a small shop in North Carolina, where my family took annual vacations throughout my childhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1693925218857-KUNWB3BHE0C25VV02038/20230218_125156.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1693925239091-HZD9EZCZDXQ8OZHYL2KB/IMG_4808.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1693925229625-X0ULN93YWHO417EQY61I/20230613_071520.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b1534156-c568-4887-a17b-6bd5b1b94808/IMG_5380.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook - Make it stand out I like to include my boarding passes and any significant receipts from my visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/575202e5-828c-4c2c-8249-9b16bbc6a363/IMG_5372.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook - Make it stand out Collages allow full freedom for creative expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a790f1b8-e338-4986-98d7-bde97b1f0098/IMG_5377.jpg Travel Blog - How to Start a Travel Scrapbook - Make it stand out Here I cut a picture of funky sidewalk into strips, which I used as a border. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/toronto-highlights-exploring-downtown-and-niagara-falls monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/e8691ee4-4926-4de2-a0d9-ed847fa7257f/20230925_104859.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/946e428f-fc18-4f22-8d03-80ffbbdbaf49/20230925_105016.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Niagara Falls on film. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0af7dc0c-dbcf-4c40-a60e-0900206ce497/FB_IMG_1607908570210.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Dave hanging with some chicks at Graffiti Alley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/9aaf05d5-79fb-449d-8612-02a6136ec85f/20230925_105123.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out A scene captured on film in Kensington Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/66a29921-feac-402b-88b8-7b9911d67075/20230925_104714.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Street scenes captured on film in Toronto’s Chinatown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/16760097-4078-4ed4-a540-7e504b567f02/20230925_104859.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7795db6f-39cf-4a89-ae2d-599781a12090/20200314_105532.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Taken from the backyard patio at FIKA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/29a6ea33-43c4-4fcf-9d9c-9b89290fb3af/20230925_104806.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out This cafe is in the heart of Kensington Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/38f7aea0-3e31-4e85-b6fd-3e1dd22602a9/20200314_095821.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out A scene from inside Insomnia Restaurant (my favorite brunch spot in town). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/14309c0b-4b0c-409c-a674-5ee43df128ae/20230925_105149.jpg Travel Blog - Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls - Make it stand out Dave and I utterly lost in the PATH underground walkway. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/how-i-travel-with-a-chronic-illness monthly 0.5 2023-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/e98255fd-a749-4041-bbed-0011d1655930/IMG_5398.jpg Travel Blog - How I Travel With a Chronic Illness - Make it stand out I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2019, but that doesn’t prevent me from enjoying travel in a safe way. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/san-diego-highlights-recommendations-with-a-local-perspective monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/bd8e3ed3-dbc2-47ac-9b3a-afa2fa1696bb/IMG_5776.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out One of the many stunning views along the San Diego coastline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/9b1ab9fc-286e-40bf-8975-af55e34ebbd7/IMG_5733.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out The Ocean Beach boardwalk at sunset (chef’s kiss). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/3d2c223f-f8f8-4db3-ac59-75d976f128c6/IMG_5785.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out A scene from along the La Jolla Cost Walking Trail. (Hi Paige and Hannah <3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/8c99c0e6-733e-45db-83bb-4fafe80cf9a3/IMG_5859.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out The Bea Evenson Fountain is an outdoor water feature on the grounds of Balboa Park. Visit at night to witness the light show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0b8e2fab-3335-498e-87f7-871cca41eed6/20220503_161754.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out Polite Provisions serves happy hour until 5:30 pm Monday-Friday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0bec6da6-7aae-4ff4-8654-678b42582f1a/image000005%282%29.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out Beautiful florals and lanterns hang from the ceiling at Fortunate Son. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/395c108b-d77f-4f15-956f-a39b4883a160/20220503_171320.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out Dave, buzzed off cocktails and excited about crab rangoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0c04bd21-fe97-4908-bbbe-6969ca4eb358/20220502_101155.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out The Ocean Front Walk at Mission Beach is a nice place to walk along the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/5a0d8512-7f46-49ae-b66d-bd480179aa82/IMG_5700.jpg Travel Blog - San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective - Make it stand out Taken during a sunset walk through University Heights. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/3-days-in-lisbon-portugal-an-itinerary-for-authentic-experiences-3OvqT monthly 0.5 2026-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/736aed65-53db-4141-9be0-ce6e305c0035/IMG_4653.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out The Portuguese are masters at preserving cod (called “bacalhau“) by salting it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/60b60397-e8b6-4280-8441-74f7b5f3f998/IMG_4777.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Hotel Mundial is just a few blocks from Rossio Square, which is commonly referred to as the Heart of Lisbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a4fceabe-6fc6-4282-866f-9e735ae71761/IMG_4646.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Most sidewalks in Lisbon look like this. Pretty, but precarious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/1e56626b-de33-408e-93b1-723ee7c59014/IMG_4670.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Rua do Carmo is the main street in the shopping district of Baixa and connects Rossio Square to Chiado. This picture was taken from the Santa Justa Lift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/7ec582ba-69fa-4216-b95e-981400f70d3b/IMG_4692.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out This bakery on Rua Augusta in the Biaxa district served my favorite pastéis de nata. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/67618852-fb92-4595-96ea-04caa63934f7/IMG_4719.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out A scene from Alfama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/8ab7b2f2-2b92-4025-8c61-3a6cf5fef9a5/20230217_074807.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out The equestrian statue of King José I (foreground) and Arco da Rua Augusta (background) at Praça do Comércio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/4e2c984f-e675-441d-a9fd-188aeb7a570a/20230217_115946.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Emma getting fitted for her handmade leather gloves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/f5bee07e-f41c-49f3-bd39-8301dcd7054d/IMG_4695.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out A street scene from Baixa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/0a883115-6e74-44ae-b936-511beaa34b89/20230217_124324.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out One of the Portuguese authors featured in the world’s oldest continually operating bookstore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/ba8004b2-80ca-43e0-b8f2-28679011a560/IMG_4647.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out One of the many buildings completely covered in azulejos (Portuguese ceramic tiles). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b7c4c60d-0202-4a17-8298-dd2218d528f1/IMG_4659.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Seen in Carmo Square, this is one example of African/Arabic influences prominent throughout Lisbon’s architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a10a6123-e0db-4f78-8425-cc81e0f7bc24/IMG_4697.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Random sidewalk appreciation post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/4f716d29-b9db-4fb4-9d82-b78b28d8a745/IMG_4728.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out A scene from our walk along the Tagus River. The statue of Jesus (far left) was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/b1e73f41-f7e2-4492-8821-1c23de5dd82d/IMG_4735.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Elevador da Bica is the steepest tram in all of Lisbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/c5aeb644-9884-4c5d-8eda-5a35928d05f5/IMG_4808.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Taken from inside the grounds of Castelo de S. Jorge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/9bfff939-5924-4ac6-bf0b-feb53434709a/IMG_4834.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Emma looking out at Lisbon from inside Castelo de S. Jorge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/fc6e5d75-bae5-4336-84fd-6bfaea52583d/20230218_165904+%281%29.jpg Travel Blog - 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences - Make it stand out Clearly, Emma loved ginja. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/exploring-accommodations-hotels-and-hostels monthly 0.5 2023-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/60b60397-e8b6-4280-8441-74f7b5f3f998/IMG_4777.jpg Travel Blog - Exploring Accommodations: Hotels and Hostels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/cd84f5a4-1624-4370-9990-43ae2ecb25f9/13445445_10157051787705711_902457613649540080_n.jpg Travel Blog - Exploring Accommodations: Hotels and Hostels - Make it stand out The joy of becoming fast friends with fellow travelers at a hostel. 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Pure bliss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/e9abda9c-1722-4a00-9a77-86d8c44d6a1b/20230414_152244.jpg Travel Blog - Weekend at Bernie’s: A Laid-Back Trip to Burlington, VT - Make it stand out Not a bad view…and the water looks nice, too. ;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/d8fef1bc-33f6-48c7-b22b-36817a746f12/image000003%284%29.jpg Travel Blog - Weekend at Bernie’s: A Laid-Back Trip to Burlington, VT - Make it stand out The place was filled with these muppet-looking homies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/d79d2e4a-53a2-4ee2-92ac-c60dc0145078/image000000%2844%29.jpg Travel Blog - Weekend at Bernie’s: A Laid-Back Trip to Burlington, VT - Make it stand out I’m photographing the cute little notes stuck into the brick wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/01af2906-0e15-4c50-9ff2-226c32f6a801/20230415_134147.jpg Travel Blog - Weekend at Bernie’s: A Laid-Back Trip to Burlington, VT - Make it stand out The world’s tallest filing cabinet (lol.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/53bf55a5-9225-4a51-91b0-c3b0ee7740f2/20230414_194248.jpg Travel Blog - Weekend at Bernie’s: A Laid-Back Trip to Burlington, VT - Make it stand out Imagine you’ve got a maple Creemee in hand. Pure bliss. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/money-saving-strategies-for-travel-on-a-budget monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/57c2c623-14f6-4c9b-a29d-2da4859ea548/IMG_5419.jpg Travel Blog - Money-Saving Strategies for Traveling on a Budget - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/67c8dfae-1360-4944-8e85-f045e3c839ec/received_562347972518620.jpg Travel Blog - Money-Saving Strategies for Traveling on a Budget - Make it stand out I bundled up and hit the streets of Lisbon in February 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/04d0c14a-26dd-4e9f-9927-b12be6667d9d/image000000%2825%29.jpg Travel Blog - Money-Saving Strategies for Traveling on a Budget - Make it stand out Dave and I at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, where it was free to park and walk around. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/hack-your-travel-planning-with-these-10-digital-tools monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/2b030c5a-8901-4d80-96f4-3bc02355e4ce/IMG_5418.jpg Travel Blog - Hack Your Travel Planning with These 10 Digital Tools - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/a47e88ce-7a63-4ef0-9515-6e30ad53661d/Screenshot+2023-07-17+at+1.08.10+PM.png Travel Blog - Hack Your Travel Planning with These 10 Digital Tools - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.samanthakaram.com/blog/4-days-in-iceland-the-perfect-road-trip-for-nature-lovers monthly 0.5 2023-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cbe3319e8ba4414d5ab48f2/20b40951-15e6-411e-b818-c865bdc6492b/feature.JPG Travel Blog - 4 Days in Iceland: The Perfect Road Trip For Nature-Lovers - Make it stand out A local fishes from a small land mass in the middle of a rushing river. 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