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![Thinking Alaska is small and drivable, Not learning the local vocabulary, Forgetting that some attractions and activities are seasonal, Missing out on Alaska Native culture, Expecting the wildlife — or the weather — to be predictable, Trying to do too much in one trip, I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.]()
I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.
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![You have to feed your sourdough starter like a pet, If you need a break from feeding your starter, you can preserve it in a few ways, A starter can be brought back to life, You don't have to get rid of your discard, When making sourdough, patience is key, I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before I started.]()
I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before I started.
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![After visiting all 50 states, there are only 3 I'd choose to live in]()
After visiting all 50 states, there are only 3 I'd choose to live in
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![See the islands' most famous residents up close, Hike to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters, See the blue-footed booby's mating dance, Experience the underwater world while snorkeling or diving, Visit a coffee farm in the highlands of Santa Cruz, Experience local life in the town of Puerto Ayora, Learn about the human history of the islands, Sail past Kicker Rock at sunset, Learn about conservation efforts to protect the islands, I've been to the 13 main Galápagos Islands. Every traveler should have these 9 incredible experiences while visiting.]()
I've been to the 13 main Galápagos Islands. Every traveler should have these 9 incredible experiences while visiting.
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![I spent 24 days traveling through Japan alone. There are 3 things I would have done differently.]()
I spent 24 days traveling through Japan alone. There are 3 things I would have done differently.
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![I had the most luxurious stay of my life in Panama. Now, I want every tropical vacation to include a private island.]()
I had the most luxurious stay of my life in Panama. Now, I want every tropical vacation to include a private island.
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![I underestimated how exhausting it would be to get to the Amalfi Coast, A boat tour could've been a great addition to our trip, I wish we'd stayed longer, Overall, we still had a good trip , I went to the Amalfi Coast for my honeymoon. The trip was great, but there are 3 things I wish I'd done differently.]()
I went to the Amalfi Coast for my honeymoon. The trip was great, but there are 3 things I wish I'd done differently.
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![I spent 8 days in Panama and returned feeling like I visited 3 different countries. Here's why it's worth a trip.]()
I spent 8 days in Panama and returned feeling like I visited 3 different countries. Here's why it's worth a trip.
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![Turning our phones on airplane mode would have saved us a lot of money, I wish we would have known about the formal night, Excursions through the cruise line can be expensive, Getting a good space on the deck on cruising days can be hard, My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.]()
My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.
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![Amtrak sleeper trains from east to west, Viewliner vs. Superliner roomettes, Fresh seat cushions, A comfy seat makes a cozy bed, I booked 2 overnight Amtrak rides in roomettes 4 years apart. One difference made the second ride far more relaxing.]()
I booked 2 overnight Amtrak rides in roomettes 4 years apart. One difference made the second ride far more relaxing.
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![When it comes to food service, the front wins, My main focus — regardless of whether it's the front or back — is to avoid the bathrooms, Any open seats remained in the back of the plane, On one flight, sitting in the rear helped me disembark faster, No economy seat on a long-haul flight is ideal, but I'm sticking with the back, I sat in the front and back of economy for a round-trip long-haul flight. I'm still partial to the back.]()
I sat in the front and back of economy for a round-trip long-haul flight. I'm still partial to the back.
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![Choosing the wrong season to travel to the Amalfi Coast, Renting a car and attempting to take on Amalfi Drive, Seeing the Amalfi Coast on a day trip, Only visiting the three most popular towns, Forgetting to carefully check accommodation details before arrival, Not wearing proper footwear for hikes, Not taking time to uncover the local history, I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are the 7 mistakes tourists should avoid making while visiting.]()
I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are the 7 mistakes tourists should avoid making while visiting.
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![After visiting all 50 states, there are only 3 I'd choose to live in]()
After visiting all 50 states, there are only 3 I'd choose to live in
