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Why Not to Stay in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Where to consider instead for family mid-term travel on the Oregon Coast Cannon Beach is very nice for a vacation getaway. Many people say it’s even one of their favorite places to vacation, and return year after year. It delivers the postcard version of the Oregon Coast, but it doesn’t give you the breathing room…
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Why Live Differently? The Story Behind Eff Normal
It was March 25, 2019. My husband, Kevin, and I were in New South Wales, Australia, on day four of an incredible trip with our kids and my mom and stepdad. This trip had been in the works for years. I was getting to show my family where I had lived as an exchange student…
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What to Pack for an Airbnb: A Checklist of the Things You’ll Wish You Had
Pack a few non-obvious essentials—like a sharp knife and this first aid kit—that most Airbnb hosts don’t provide After much thought and real-world revision, announcing the release of the ultimate Packing List for anyone going to stay in a vacation rental, whether an Airbnb, VRBO, or private rental. After spending a lot of time in…
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Remote work, schooling options, budgeting, and other logistics for living elsewhere.
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What you need when you’re staying for a month or longer.
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