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A Week at Somos in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

This blissful, social surf hostel in Santa Teresa has good waves, funky ambiance, and a wild Thursday scene. From budgeting to my itinerary, here's what my trip looked like.

Moody speakeasy photographed at an angle. There's a gleaming bar with velvet stools, marble tables, and Art Deco lighting.

This Asheville Hotel Combines Jazz Funk and Mountain Ambiance

Asheville's not all beards and breweries (but there are plenty of those, too.)

Patterned booths at The Chloe boutique hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This Renovated Mansion in Uptown New Orleans Has Been Top of My Wishlist for Years

I'm dreaming of Saint Charles Ave.

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

One of my dad's favorites, and a breath of fresh air that stokes my longing to go backpacking.

Wind, Sand, and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

An expressive memoir from the author of The Little Prince about awe, piloting, agency, and more.

A Week at Somos in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

This blissful, social surf hostel in Santa Teresa has good waves, funky ambiance, and a wild Thursday scene. From budgeting to my itinerary, here's what my trip looked like.

Current Luggage Stack (When I Leave the Island)

I test a lot of luggage—but here are my current favorite bags.

This Renovated Mansion in Uptown New Orleans Has Been Top of My Wishlist for Years

I'm dreaming of Saint Charles Ave.

This Asheville Hotel Combines Jazz Funk and Mountain Ambiance

Asheville's not all beards and breweries (but there are plenty of those, too.)

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