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  • My agent, Amy, and I in Bryant Park!
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    NEW YORK CITY: Winding Down in the Big Apple

    September 21, 2021 /

    After riding the Lakeshore Limited to New York City, I spent most of my trip under the weather but rallied enough to meet my agent, visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and try some NYC classic eats. 🗽

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  • Me on a boat on the Chicago River in front of the skyline.
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    CHICAGO: Three and a Half Days in the Windy City

    September 3, 2021 /

    Chicago is a foodie's dream! Besides beginning a love affair with deep dish pizza, I did a ton of sightseeing, and caught up with friends. 🍕

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  • Me standing against a guard rail in front of the Grand Canyon.
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    FLAGSTAFF: Jax Takes on The Grand Canyon…and Laundry

    August 27, 2021 /

    There's not much to do in Flagstaff itself, so I did laundry. But I took an all-day tour that culminated in seeing the GRAND CANYON! Keep reading for the goods. 🏜️

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  • Me in front of the Beverly Hills sign!
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    LOS ANGELES: Thanks But I’ve Had Enough

    August 24, 2021 /

    While I've determined that Los Angeles is not the city for me, I enjoyed playing tourist on a Rasta Bus, trying new-to-me Asian foods, and visiting The Ripped Bodice romance bookstore. 🎥

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  • View of cloudy Pacific Ocean with train tracks covered in sand.
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    PACIFIC SURFLINER: A Short and Sweet Ride Down the Coast

    August 6, 2021 /

    I thought riding the Pacific Surfliner would fulfill my dream of driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, but I think it's given me a new one: live in an Airstream on the beach! 🌊

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  • Crazy big trees along SLO's main street.
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    SAN LUIS OBISPO: Taking It Slow in SLO

    July 30, 2021 /

    This time I'm in San Luis Obispo, a cute, little Spanish-influenced college town in California wine country where you can eat your fill and shop 'til you drop. Try the tacos! 🌮

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  • Me posing against the Greetings from San Francisco, CA mural in Umbrella Alley.
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    SAN FRANCISCO: A Bumpy Start With a Smooth Finish

    July 26, 2021 /

    San Francisco was a whirlwind! My first day was rough—namely due to staying in Oakland—but I bounced back. My second day was a tourist's dream, and my trip ended on a high note. Get the deets. 🌁

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  • Me masked in the sightseer car of the California Zephyr.
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    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR: 32 Hours on a Train and I Loved Every Minute

    July 23, 2021 /

    My first train ride on my Great USA Rail Adventure was 32 hours from Denver to San Francisco! I saw naked butts, made new friends, and journeyed through an alien landscape. Keep reading for the tea on train life. 🚞

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  • Sign that reads: Mile High City. Welcome to Denver
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    DENVER: 10 Hours Out and About in the Mile High City

    July 20, 2021 /

    And so my Great USA Rail Adventure begins! With just 10 hours in Denver, CO, I visited Larimer Square where I encountered hipster poets in the wild, and toured the Molly Brown House Museum. Read on for deets. ⛰️

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  • Me with faux locs.
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    A Week Til My Train Leaves the Station

    July 8, 2021 /

    In just one week, I'm off on my Great USA Rail Adventure: 8 cities. 8 train rides. 23 days. Find out where I'm going and how I've been prepping. 🗺️

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