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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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Springfield Is More Than Bass Pro—Here’s What Visitors Should Know About the 170,000-Resident Queen City of the Ozarks
Springfield Has 170,000 Residents and Bass Pro Shops. Springfield Missouri is is easier to understand as a working community than…
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Sedona’s Rental Fight Is Bigger Than Tourism — It’s About Whether Year-Round Workers Can Find a Place to Live
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Washington’s Capital Isn’t Seattle and Never Has Been. Here’s What Olympia Actually Looks Like
Olympia Has 56,000 Residents and the State Capitol. Olympia Washington is is easier to understand as a working community than…
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The Delaware Town Where a Giant Frying Pan Is Bigger Than a Pickup Truck
Visit the giant frying pan Delaware attraction, a quirky Delaware landmark bigger than a pickup truck and a fun roadside stop for curious travelers too.
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Discovering the Big Blue Bug in Providence, Rhode Island
See the Big Blue Bug Providence Rhode Island, a 14-foot roadside icon watching I-95 and learn why this quirky landmark has delighted travelers for years.
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The Welcome Can Change the Moment You Land — 5 Things That Shape Your Reception on the Ground
Tourist Welcome Is Not a Countrywide Rating. The countries where American tourists are most welcome and least welcome is a…











