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True Story: I Took A Vacation To Chernobyl

Would you ever want to travel to Chernobyl - the site of a nuclear disaster? As crazy as it sounds, Chernobyl tourism exists! Click through if you're interested in visiting!

Would you want to spend your limited vacation days at the site of a nuclear disaster? Would you ever travel to Chernobyl, like, on purpose? I might! And it turns out, I’m not alone!

Today, Jenni tells us all about her trip Chernobyl, Ukraine.

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The Four Cardinal Rules of Safe, Solo Lady Travel

The Four Cardinal Rules of Safe, Solo Lady Travel

A piece of personal trivia about me: despite having traveled through 20 countries, I've never had anything stolen, been seriously harassed or groped. I realize that this is craaaazy lucky, but I'd also like to think that it has something to do with my four cardinal rules of safe, solo lady travel. How to Stay Safe as a Solo Female Traveler 1. Dress Conservatively Come summer in America, I'm all...

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Notes From The Road: Namaste, Nepal!

Notes From The Road: Namaste, Nepal!

As you lovelies are reading this, I'm wearing ridiculous technical gear, some of that awful high spf chapstick and slogging my way through the Himalayas. Yes! Trekking in Nepal!But before you get too impressed with my intrepidity, let me tell you that a) I've hired a porter/guide to carry my bag and keep me from wandering off the trail towards friendly-looking yaks b) This is tea house trekking,...

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True Story: I Had Both Hips Replaced Before I Was 25

True Story: I Had Both Hips Replaced Before I Was 25

This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/challenging/amazing things. This is the story of Mackay G and the many, many surgeries she had that eventually led to replacing both of her hips before age 25! Tell us a bit about yourself! I was born in Chicago and raised in a northern suburb of the city. My family is amazing, to say the least....

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How To Prepare Your Apartment For A Long Vacation

How To Prepare Your Apartment For A Long Vacation

I’m going to be gone for twelve days (wow, that seems like forever when I put it that way!). I’m actually waiting as I type this for my cab to pick me up! However, I’ve just finished my checklist. I’m stoked. These are all the things I do to prepare my apartment for a long absence, ensuring safety, ease of travel, and a stress-free return. Read on! 12 steps to prep your apartment for vacation...

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True Story: I Manage A Tattoo Parlor

True Story: I Manage A Tattoo Parlor

This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/amazing/challenging things. This is the story Nova and her job managing a tattoo parlor! How did you end up managing a tattoo parlor? I started out working in grocery stores, as a beekeeper, in an insurance agency, in a pipeline location agency as a receptionist…I was all over the map. I had...

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Notes From The Road:  Good bye, India.  It’s been real.

Notes From The Road: Good bye, India. It’s been real.

On November 29th, I'm flying out of Bangalore, spending the night sleeping on my backpack at the Delhi airport and then flying into Kathmandu for two weeks of trekking and three weeks of volunteering at the Timai refugee camp (the same camp lots of my students came from).India has been great. So great! Here are some of the things I loved about this huge, diverse, delicious country. * The lovely,...

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