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Jessica Spiegel
Freelance Writer
Jessica Spiegel is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. She's an obsessive knitter and loves Italy, pho, Sazeracs, the Portland Timbers, and altruism.
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Destinations
23 of the Best Long Weekend Trips in the US
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Destinations
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Travel Tips
22 Ways to Travel More—Even On a Small Budget
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Destinations
The Best National Parks in the United States
Jan 11, 2024
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Destinations
18 Underrated US Destinations for a Summer Trip
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Destinations
The Cheapest Travel Destinations in the World
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Destinations
39 Quintessential Things to Do, See, and Eat in Portland
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Destinations
Train Travel in Europe: How to Book, Where to Go, and Tips for a Smooth Ride
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
The Most Romantic Destinations in the US
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
The Best Small Towns in the USA
Dec 21, 2023
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Airports
The Complete Guide to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Dec 21, 2023
11 min read
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Travel Tips
How to Take Your Parents on Their First—or Any—International Trip
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
13 US Destinations Where You Can Experience a Bit of International Culture
Dec 21, 2023
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Travel Tips
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Airlines
How to Use the Southwest Low Fare Calendar
Dec 21, 2023
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Travel Tips
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Flight Booking
How to Use Kiwi.com to Save on Flights
Dec 21, 2023
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Flight Booking
How to Use Hopper to Save Money on Flights
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Car Rentals & Roadtrips
How to Rent a Car Without a Credit Card
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Travel Tips
How to Make a Domestic Trip as Exciting as an International Adventure
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Flight Booking
How Far in Advance Can You Book a Flight?
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
29 Expert Tips for Your First—or Any—Trip to Europe
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
25 Ideas for the Perfect Europe Itinerary
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
21 of Our Favorite Under-the-Radar Destinations in the United States
Dec 21, 2023
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Destinations
28 of the Best Places in the US for a Winter Trip
Dec 21, 2023
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Car Rentals & Roadtrips
21 Great American Road Trips Around the US
Dec 19, 2023
8 min read
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Destinations
Portland: The Foodie City That Embraces the “Weird”
Dec 19, 2023
5 min read
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Travel Tips
75 of the Best Travel Movies Ever Made
Dec 19, 2023
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Travel Tips
How to Keep Travel in Your Life (When You Can’t Actually Travel)
Dec 19, 2023
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Destinations
The Best Destinations for Your First International Trip
Dec 19, 2023
7 min read
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Travel Tips
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