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Crossing Bridges and Dodging History Lessons in Mostar
Because sometimes the best trips are part postcard, part history lesson, and part grilled meat.
Dec 5
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Jason Mayfield
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November 2025
When Other Travelers “Embiggen” Your Journey
(Yes, Even the Spicy Ones)
Nov 25
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Jason Mayfield
3
Snow Way Out: Crossing the Alps by Train
A slow, snowy, absolutely unnecessary detour, and why it’s the best possible choice.
Nov 21
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Jason Mayfield
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Independence Isn’t Everything: Why Group Travel Matters More Than You Think
How a trip to Abyei reshaped my assumptions about traveling with others.title
Nov 18
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Jason Mayfield
6
Destination: Discomfort
Exploring why the unfamiliar is often the most transformative destination of all.
Nov 14
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Jason Mayfield
3
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What Travel Teaches When It Takes Things Away
A journey through Abyei, where comfort fades and perspective grows.
Nov 11
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Jason Mayfield
5
Rwanda: Beyond the Headlines
How Rwanda turned pain into purpose, and became one of Africa’s quiet success stories.
Nov 7
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Jason Mayfield
3
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🧭 What We Get Wrong About Danger
It’s easy to say “I’d never go there...it’s too dangerous.” It’s harder to ask: based on what?
Nov 4
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Jason Mayfield
4
October 2025
Nome, Alaska: The End of the Road (Literally)
A magical visit to the last stop before the map runs out.
Oct 31
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Jason Mayfield
4
I’ve Been to Every Country. I Don’t Believe in Boycotts.
Not because I think everywhere is good, but because I think good can be found anywhere.
Oct 28
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Jason Mayfield
6
What Russia Taught Me About Warmth at -40°
Politics aside, here’s the Russia I know: generous, complex, and unexpectedly full of warmth.
Oct 24
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Jason Mayfield
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The Night I Lost Everything. Gained Perspective.
How one missing backpack in Estonia became a masterclass in staying cool.
Oct 21
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Jason Mayfield
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