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#VoyageDiva has been to 48 countries on five continents (and counting!). From hotspots to off-the-beaten path, get inspired for your next trip.

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From street eats to Michelin-starred dining and everything in between, #VoyageDiva knows where to dine and what to order, so you can eat like a local.

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Save money and time with #VoyageDiva’s trip tips, travel hacks, city guides, and more.

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No matter where in the world you are headed next, Lauren Mack (aka #VoyageDiva) is here to help. Whether you’re headed downtown or Down Under, if I’ve “been there, done that,” chances are I not only bought a T-shirt, but I also brought back tips to share with you. #VoyageDiva | #WhatLaurenAte

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Unexpected Places to Get Your Passport Stamped

List of unexpected places to get your passport stamped, including micronations, nation-states, and historical sites.
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Heli-good helicopter tours

List of unexpected places to get your passport stamped, including micronations, nation-states, and historical sites.
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Backpacking

Backpacking 101: Tips for your first backpacking adventure

Tips for first-time backpacking trips. Where to backpack, what to pack for a backpacking trip, how to find a backpack, and more.
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Adults-only Orlando

Adults-Only Travel: Orlando

Orlando has become synonymous with theme parks and family-friendly fun, but there is plenty to see and do for adults without children in tow.
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World's Coolest McDonald's

Coolest McDonald’s Restaurants Ever

While most McDonald’s restaurant designs are as formulaic as the recipe for a Big Mac, McDonald's has some cool restaurants. From a plane to a train to a UFO, these are the coolest McDonalds restaurants.
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Vacation home rentals

Guide to Home Rentals

Beginner's guide to vacation home rentals on airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, and more.
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THE JOURNEY SO FAR

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CONTINENTS VISITED
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COUNTRIES VISITED
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CITIES VISITED
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STORIES WRITTEN

BEYOND TRAVEL + FOOD

LAUREN MACK's PORTFOLIO

I don’t just write about travel, food, and drinks. I have also written about architecture, breaking news, Chinese culture, home renovation, international news, pop culture, shopping, sports, and technology.

Backpacking

Tips for Your First Backpacking Adventure

With proper preparation, first-time backpackers can have the ultimate backpacking adventure. These tips will transform you from a novice to an expert.
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Backpacking
Adults-only Orlando

Adults-only Things To Do in Orlando

Orlando has become synonymous with theme parks and family friendly fun, but there is plenty to see and do for adults without children in tow.
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Adults-only Orlando
Vacation days

How to Make the Most of 10 Vacation Days

hat do you do when you don't have enough vacation days for all your travel plans? How to take 8 vacations on 4 continents by using 10 vacation days.
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Vacation days
Vacation home rentals

A Beginner’s Guide to Home Rentals

When staying at a swanky hotel won’t do, consider home rentals. It might seem daunting, but it is easier than you think. You might even find yourself wanting to rent your home.
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Vacation home rentals
Naked Yoga

Namaste nude: 7 Places to Try Naked Yoga

Namaste nude – yes, this really is an option. Yoga devotees and newbies alike can discover downward-facing dog in the buff at yoga studios across the U.S.
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Naked Yoga
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Unexpected places to get your passport stamped

Cheapflights.com has been all over the world and have found some unexpected places to get our passports stamped, including micronations, tiny nation states and countries, and historical sights where you can get a souvenir stamp.
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Beach in Belize

The Best of Belize: Can’t Miss Experiences

Belize’s six districts and 200 offshore cayes (islands) are easy – and beautiful – to navigate. We’ve curated 12 can’t miss experiences that represent the best of Belize.
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Best Small Town Mardi Gras Celebrations

While New Orleans hosts the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in North America, there are plenty of cities that host enviable – and free – celebrations.
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Belize

Beach Porn: 40 Photos to Wash the Winter Chill Away

There are tens of thousands of beaches worldwide. We’ve compiled 40 phenomenal photos of beautiful beaches to wash away the wintertime blues.
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Belize
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Have a heli-good time: Locales to see from a helicopter

While most travelers see the world’s natural wonders by land or sea, a growing number are choosing to experience them by helicopter. We’ve found the best helicopter rides for having a heli-good time.
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Where to Spoil Your Sweetheart (without Breaking the Bank)

Where to spoil your Valentine sweetheart on Valentine's Day without breaking the bank.
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101 Best Restaurants in Asia

The Daily Meal celebrates the most exemplary epicurean endeavors on the Asian continent.
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San Pellegrino List

Peru Tops S.Pellegrino 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America

Avant-garde Peruvian restaurant Central places first on second annual list.
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11 Worst Airports for Food

The Daily Meal had the misfortune of discovering the world’s most disappointing destinations for food.
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World's Coolest McDonald's

We’re Lovin’ It: The 19 Coolest McDonald’s Restaurants

Upsize your next Big Mac attack with a side of scenery at these unbelievable McDonald’s restaurants
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24 Fast-Food Restaurants We Wish Were in the U.S.

From Wimpy burgers to Telepizza, these fast food finds require a passport stamp
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Innovation Showcase

Tow Center Showcase Puts Data Journalism in the Spotlight

As data journalists and computational journalism become key elements in newsrooms, Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism has been tracking the trend and examining its impact on post-industrial journalism.
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Food Guide to Coney Island

Where to eat at Brooklyn's iconic summer fun spot
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10 Bargain Spring Break Trips from NYC

Skip the jetlag with these easy, inexpensive weekend trips from the Big Apple
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Unhealthiest and Healthiest Free Airline Snacks

The Daily Meal unwraps the nutritional value of free airline snacks.
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Chefs Pick the President’s First Meal

The Daily Meal asks chefs across the U.S. what they would serve on Inauguration Day.
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