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Traveling Together…Our Kind of Adventure
What’s the best way to meet new people while traveling? View all responses By Michelle Allen I might be the wrong person to answer this question. Everyone says traveling is about meeting new people. As an introvert, I used to think that meant I was doing it wrong. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to… Continue reading
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The Most Underrated Life Skill? Learning to Adapt
What’s the most underrated life skill? View all responses By Michelle Allen If I had to choose the most underrated life skill, it would be adaptability. Life rarely goes according to plan. We make goals, map out our future, and imagine how things will unfold, only to discover that life often has other ideas. Jobs… Continue reading
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Getting Lost on Purpose: The Best Way to Explore a New City
What’s the best way to explore a new city? View all responses By Michelle Allen One of my favorite things about visiting a new city isn’t checking off a list of tourist attractions. It’s wandering down a side street, finding a cozy coffee shop, or stumbling across a local bookstore that wasn’t on any travel… Continue reading
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How Do You Write What People Actually Want to Read
How do you write what people actually want to read? View all responses By Michelle Allen If I’m being honest, I ask myself this question all the time. What do people actually want to read? What would make someone stop scrolling, click a link, or even buy a book? The truth is, I don’t really… Continue reading
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đź’ś From Planner to Adventurer: The Most Spontaneous Thing I’ve Ever Done
By Michelle Allen If you know me well, you know that I am not the most spontaneous person. I’ve always been someone who likes a plan. I like to know where I’m going, what I’m doing, and what to expect when I get there. Spreadsheets, lists, calendars, and carefully thought-out decisions are much more my… Continue reading
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What’s a Place You Visited That Felt Like Home?
By Michelle Allen When I think about a place that feels like home, my mind immediately goes to Oklahoma City. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time there visiting Dan, sometimes staying for as long as six months at a time. What started as a place to visit gradually became a place where… Continue reading
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Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home
By Michelle Allen I don’t live in a city. I live in the small rural village of Hesperia, Michigan. When most people think about community challenges, they often picture problems in large urban areas. But some of those same struggles exist in small towns too, including one issue that I believe would make an immediate… Continue reading
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What’s the Longest Trip You’ve Ever Taken?
By Michelle Allen When people ask about the longest trip Dan and I have ever taken, it’s hard to pick just one. We’ve had several adventures that stretched across multiple states, countless miles, and memories we’ll never forget. One thing we’ve learned during longer trips is that preparation makes all the difference. We may travel… Continue reading
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What’s Your Best Tip for Budget Travel?
By Michelle Allen People often ask us how Dan and I manage to travel so often without breaking the bank. Our biggest budget travel tip is simple: be prepared before you leave home. We love spontaneous trips and often decide to hit the road on the fly. Because of that, we keep our travel essentials… Continue reading
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Pooh, Tigger, and a Lifetime of Friendship
From CB Radios and First Kisses to Honey Bees and Lifelong Friendship By Michelle Allen When I saw this prompt, the answer came to me immediately: Winnie the Pooh. Most people know Pooh as the lovable bear who enjoys honey and adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. For me, Pooh represents something much more personal.… Continue reading
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