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35 Travel Lessons to Celebrate 35 Years

Plus, a giveaway to celebrate, the best book I've read all year, and a cautionary travel tale.

Aug 06, 2026
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I’ve just returned home from the South of France, where I celebrated my 35th birthday a bit early, but in style. My best friend and I spent several nights in Paris, before heading to visit my friend Chelsea’s new home in Arles. Despite the heatwave, we spent the days walking around historic tiny towns, stopping into antique stores, and toasting to new f…

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