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13 Best Travel Gifts

13 Best Travel Gifts

Since I’m on the road full-time, I’m always trying out new travel gear and clothing. I’ve collected a list of my favorite travel items that I’ve discovered this year.Here are 13 of the best travel gifts (big and small) to help you find the perfect travel gifts for friends and family. Feel free to add these to your own Christmas list!

Travel Tales: South Carolina

Travel Tales: South Carolina

In my new Travel Tales series, I share slices of life from my adventures at home and on the road. In this edition, I talk about a visit to my parent’s farm in South Carolina and my daily walks with my dad and his BFF (best furry friend), a fat grey tabby named Mo, around the property.
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Travel Tales: The Hardest Part of Travel

Travel Tales: The Hardest Part of Travel

The hardest part of travel isn’t the jet lag, food poisoning or being stuck in the middle seat on a 12-hour flight. It’s something much more complex—it’s actually coming home. I’ve always struggled with the notion of home, which I dig into in this personal essay

Best of 2022

Best of 2022

Every month of 2022 felt like a different life. It was a blur of places across four continents—both new and old—and reunions with old friends. Every year, I share a recap of my favorite adventures and photographs. Here’s the 2022 photography edition!

13 Best Travel Gifts

Travel Gift Ideas

Some I’m back on the road, I have collected a list of my favorite travel items that I have discovered this year that have made my life easier. Here are a few ideas (both big and small) to help you find the perfect gifts for friends and family this holiday season.

New Location Guides

New Location Guides

For two years, I’ve been freelancing for the Washington Post travel section, writing and shooting various travel stories. I’ve collected several of my stories below to make them easily accessible for location guides for Marfa, Ocracoke, New Mexico, Puerto Rico & Buenos Aires.

Six Travel Hacks for Fall

Six Travel Hacks for Fall

I keep a running list in a note on my phone about the random things that make my travels easier, cheaper and less stressful. Now, I’ve started a series where I share these with you. Travel is more chaotic than ever. Here are six ways help fall travel go smoother!

Hi, I’m Anna — a vagabond writer and photographer with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post and AFAR. I’ve been traveling solo full-time for more than a decade and built this blog to help you (and your wallet) make the most of your adventures.

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