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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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The Most Overhyped Tourist Attraction in Every State — According to the Locals Who Are Tired of Driving Past Them
Every state has one: the attraction plastered on every travel list that locals quietly roll their eyes at. We dug into what residents actually say about their state’s most famous tourist draws — and the honest answers are brutal, hilarious, and genuinely useful if you’re planning a trip.
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The Airline Upgrade Secret Gate Agents Won’t Advertise (But Frequent Flyers Swear By)
Forget miles and elite status — there’s a whole underground playbook that savvy travelers use to score free upgrades, and most of it has nothing to do with how much you fly. We tracked down the methods that actually work in 2026, and some of them will surprise you.
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Disney World Now Costs $12,000 for a Family of Four. Here’s How People Are Still Making It Work
Disney World for a family of four now runs $6,000–$12,000 for a week. Universal is right behind it. Here’s the complete honest breakdown of what it actually costs — and the strategies that cut those numbers significantly without ruining the magic.
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The Real Cost of a Theme Park Vacation in 2026 — And How Families Are Making It Work
Disney World for a family of four now runs $6,000–$12,000 for a week. Universal is right behind it. Here’s the complete honest breakdown of what it actually costs — and the strategies that cut those numbers significantly without ruining the magic.
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My Friend Came Home With a $32,000 Hospital Bill From Italy. Here’s How to Not Be Him
American travelers dramatically underestimate how badly a medical emergency abroad can go without the right coverage. Here’s the complete guide to international health insurance — what actually covers you, what leaves you with a $40,000 bill, and how to choose the right plan.
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What Every American Gets Wrong About International Health Insurance (And How to Not Be the Person Who Finds Out the Hard Way)
American travelers dramatically underestimate how badly a medical emergency abroad can go without the right coverage. Here’s the complete guide to international health insurance — what actually covers you, what leaves you with a $40,000 bill, and how to choose the right plan.
