You learn a thing or two about traveling when you take 500+ flights across the globe.
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I am a firm believer that you haven’t truly experienced a new place until you immerse yourself in its local cuisine. Traveling the world means pushing your boundaries and trying new dishes (even if they may be outside of your comfort zone). While you would be hard pressed to try sampling every nation’s famous dishes […]
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Looking for some travel inspiration? Here is a collection of our team’s favorite travel quotes to inspire adventure and spontaneity in everything we do. Support for this site comes from our readers, and this post contains affiliate links. Consider using the affiliate links below to help the StandbyWithMe team continue creating useful content for travelers
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Let’s face it: we all want to find ways to stretch our dollars further while traveling. I don’t care how much money you make or how big your savings account is. Every dollar saved is a dollar you can put towards your next trip. Nonrevs are no exception. We may not have to worry about
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Why did I visit Cincinnati? Aside from subpar professional sports teams, you would be forgiven for not knowing much about Cincinnati. I certainly never knew much about this southern Ohio city of around 300,000. Regardless, I knew I would eventually end up visiting one day. Some of my best friends called Cincinnati home at one
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Making friends while traveling is one of the most rewarding human experiences imaginable, but it isn’t always easy (especially as a solo traveler). Being open-minded is the first step towards socializing in a foreign place, and traveling with items that lend themselves to social situations can open up the door to a friendly conversation. Here
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A key ingredient to every packing list is a good book (or at least a device to read one on). My happy place is outside in the sunlight reading a book, and I bring a book with me every time I travel. My favorite nonfiction travel books are ones that teach readers something new while
Nonfiction Books That Made Me Appreciate Traveling Like Never Before Read More »
Let me be clear: I am a mere amateur photographer. I have been traveling the world for years and finally decided to dabble in “serious” photography. Basically, I was ready to move on from just snapping pics on my phone and messing with Instagram filters. Over the past few years, I have accumulated photography gear
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Are you flying into Tulsa and need some ideas about where to eat? Fear not! I have had my fair share of business & nonrev trips through TUL. Below is a collection of some one of the places that I have enjoyed eating out while in town. Check out my Tulsa food recommendations and let
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XNA is one of those special airports that nonrev travelers love. Because Northwest Arkansas is the home of Walmart, a number of major airlines have nonstop service to XNA from multiple hub cities. This means getting to & from this airport is a breeze. You have tons of flights every day, and XNA is often
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Looking for good souvenir ideas? There is no shortage of items sold to materialistic tourists who want to bring something special home to share with their friends & family. Bringing home great souvenirs, whether for your own enjoyment or as a gift for someone, is a way to capture the magic of a trip. A
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