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I’m Kate
For more than a decade and a half, I’ve helped people create a life by design through my lifestyle and travel blog.
I’m a mom of 3, a full-time romance author, and I’ve been to more than 40 countries and nearly all the states.
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These Roads Have Killed People. Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Drive Them
Every state has one stretch of highway with a disproportionate number of accidents, fatalities, and white-knuckle moments. Here’s where they are, why they’re dangerous, and the specific things you need to know before you drive them.
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Every State’s Most Dangerous Stretch of Road — And How to Drive It Safely
Every state has one stretch of highway with a disproportionate number of accidents, fatalities, and white-knuckle moments. Here’s where they are, why they’re dangerous, and the specific things you need to know before you drive them.
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We Asked a Local in Every State: “What Do Tourists Always Miss?” The Answers Are Wild
Forget the tourist brochures. We asked locals in every state: what’s the one thing a visitor absolutely cannot miss? The answers are not what you’d expect — and they’re infinitely better than anything on TripAdvisor.
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The Absolute Best Thing to Do in Every State (According to People Who Live There)
Forget the tourist brochures. We asked locals in every state: what’s the one thing a visitor absolutely cannot miss? The answers are not what you’d expect — and they’re infinitely better than anything on TripAdvisor.
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The Travel Items Frequent Flyers Always Buy — And the Ones They Threw Away After One Trip
Experienced travelers have all made the same expensive gear mistakes. Here’s what road warriors actually use on every trip — and the overrated products that sounded great in the reviews but ended up in the donation pile.
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The Best State Fair in Every Region — And the Foods Worth the Drive
State fairs are America’s most underrated travel event — and the food alone justifies the trip. Here’s the best fair in every region and the specific foods you have to eat before you leave.
