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Impostor Travelers

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I used to read Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and other travel magazines every month. This was old-school reading: there were actual magazines that came in the mail to my house each month.


We Bought a Zoo

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We didn’t buy it, but we did in fact rent it out. Today I was working on my quarterly taxes and smiled when I saw the charge for the Oregon…


The Filmography of Aircraft

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After attending our inaugural Pioneer Nation event, Cathryn painstakingly crafted an amazing print illustrating one-hundred years of aviation in film. Watch the Kickstarter video (now fully funded) to learn more…


What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

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Anyone feeling overwhelmed? It happens. The worst thing about feeling overwhelmed is the anxiety. The second worst thing is not knowing what to do next. You can resolve both symptoms…


Unpacking in Hotel Rooms

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After losing things in hotel rooms over the years, I learned a critical rule: be careful about spreading out. If it’s just a one-night stay, I unpack immediately after arrival,…


The Year-Long Honeymoon: On the Road with Jes Albro

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I first met Jes way back in Minneapolis. She was one of the first readers of AONC! A couple years later, I saw her in New York with her fiancé Josh. Since then, Jes and Josh got married and took off on the road—for a year-long honeymoon paid for almost entirely with points and miles.


Palma de Mallorca

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I hadn't been sleeping well and was in a weird mood when I arrived. The flight was on Air Berlin, all Economy. The hotel was lovely—in the way that 70-year-old people from England and Germany appreciate.


On the Road in Berlin: Three Things from Today

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I'm in Berlin. What a fun city! I'm excited to stay somewhere for three whole nights. I flew out of Doha's brand-new airport early this morning. Unbeknownst to me in advance, when I came in two days ago it was the very first day it was open—which of course was a mistake.


Onwards: Notes from Haneda Airport

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When visiting Japan I usually fly into Narita airport, located at least 90 minutes from most of Tokyo. It’s a long bus ride, especially after stepping off a ten-hour flight from the U.S. or Europe. But whenever possible, I prefer to leave Japan from Haneda airport, more centrally located and more “local” all around.