intentional living
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The Best Souvenirs Are Not in Gift Shops (What I Bring Home Instead)
I used to think a “real” trip ended with a bag in my hand. Something stamped with the city name, or a magnet shaped like the skyline, or a little trinket that looked cute under fluorescent souvenir-shop lighting. And sometimes I still buy the magnet. I’m not above it. But…
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The Day Trip That Counts (Even If It Is Only Two Hours Away)
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got taught that travel only “counts” if it’s far, expensive, or at least overnight. Like a day trip is just a placeholder until the real trip comes along. I do not buy that anymore. A day trip, even if it’s only two…
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Life Is the Vacation: Why I Don’t “Take Trips” ~ I Live Adventures
Most people ask, “Where did you go on vacation?”I usually pause before answering. Because the truth is, I don’t really vacation. Not in the traditional sense, anyway. I don’t see my trips as escapes from real life or breaks from responsibility. I don’t pack my joy into one planned week…
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