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Some people are easy to shop for. Others spend their free time comparing carry-ons, researching train routes for fun, and ranking airports like it is a sport. If you have a traveler like that in your life, this list is for you. These are the splurge items that feel thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely useful. Nothing
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If you know a traveler who thrives on a perfectly organized carry on, has a favorite airport snack ritual, or starts planning their next trip before they’ve even unpacked the last one, this list has you covered. These affordable travel gifts are practical, fun, and won’t break your budget. The Mini Getaway Guide participates in
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The stretch between fall leaves and the first snow always makes me crave slower, quieter trips. The kind where you drink coffee out of a mug the size of your face, wear flannel unironically, and somehow convince yourself that staring at a lake counts as reflection. It’s that in-between season where the holidays are looming,
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There’s a special kind of chaos that comes with the holiday season. It’s the time of year when your calendar fills up faster than your phone storage, and you start using the word “festive” as both a compliment and a cry for help. Which is exactly why sneaking away for a weekend, just a quick
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When I only have a couple days off, I need a place that doesn’t make me work for it. Some destinations feel like they’re testing you: endless parking meters, confusing one-way streets, attractions that are “just 45 minutes outside of town.” No thank you. I’m not trying to earn a merit badge. Over time I’ve
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I like to think I’ve mastered the art of the mini getaway. Quick trips, small bags, zero regrets. But fall? Fall tests my resolve. It’s the season where the weather report says “sweater weather” and then laughs in my face. So, over the years, I’ve gathered a few tricks to stay prepared without hauling a
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Even mini getaway guides need a mini getaway from time to time. I’m taking a short pause this week to recharge, reset, and come back with new stories and ideas that feel fresh and inspired. In the meantime, catch up on recent posts or explore the archives. There’s plenty to discover if you’re planning your
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Fall is my favorite time of year to daydream about hitting the road. The air gets crisp, the walks get crunchy, and suddenly I’m ready to romanticize my life like I’m in a travel montage. There’s something about this season that makes me feel like I wandered into a book where the pages smell like
