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		<title>Holiday Travel Gift Guide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Cassman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the holiday season, and we have some great ideas for gifts for the travelers in your life. Whether you&#8217;re looking for luggage, gadgets, accessories, or clothing, we&#8217;ve got you covered. Luggage Avid travelers can always use high-quality gear to tote their stuff. These are our favorite options for suitcases and backpacks to accompany you [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Best Travel Credit Cards in 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Cassman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's been a while since we looked at travel credit cards, and a lot has changed. We'll explore the best travel credit cards available, and we'll suggest some strategies to maximize your rewards. The bottom line: we think the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best travel card for most people. We'll also take a look at premium card offerings from American Express, Chase, and Capital One.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Favorite Hikes in the world</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These are some of our favorite hikes around the world. While we understand there are a lot more, most of these hikes are or will be featured in our itineraries and you really can't go wrong with any of them. If you're an avid hiker these are all day hikes with some incredible scenery.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washington, D.C. Civil War History</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Cassman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re interested in the history of the American Civil War, the area around Washington, D.C. will fascinate you. Though the war occurred across a wide swath of the country, much of the most storied fighting happened within a hundred miles of the nation’s capital. This page highlights some of our favorite Civil War historic sites within driving distance of Washington.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Driving Overseas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Renting a car and driving in a foreign country can be nerve-wracking. And while there are certainly places where you should NOT drive (India and Vietnam come to mind), in much of the world it's the best way to get around. Honestly, it’s not too scary with a few simple tips. Driving is a great way for groups to get around and is the best way to visit smaller towns and villages in most countries – even in countries with great public transportation.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Travel-Based Holiday Gift Guide</title>
		<link>https://lostintherightdirectiontravel.com/2023/12/14/travel-based-holiday-gift-guide/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the traveler in your life? Look no further &#8211; we&#8217;ve found something for everyone! Gift an Experience An experience is often the best kind of gift! Most of us have too much stuff and for those of us who love travel, we tend to prefer trips/experiences anyway. Gifting [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Benefits of a Travel Capsule Wardrobe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We travel a lot and we are firm believers that any travel you do can be done with carry on luggage. A week in Hawaii? Incredibly easy. 3 months in southeast Asia in the summer? Harder but very doable. 6 months spanning multiple climates, temperatures, and seasons? Yes, you can do it in a carry [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avoiding Mob Scenes</title>
		<link>https://lostintherightdirectiontravel.com/2023/10/06/avoiding-mob-scenes/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Italy in mid to late September. Should be shoulder season: temperatures cooler, crowds diminished, right? Well yes and no. In charming, tiny little Vernazza in the Cinqueterra we waited while a continuous stream of people descended the railway stairs for at least 10 minutes before we could even attempt to go up. The tiny main [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Our favorite gardens around the world</title>
		<link>https://lostintherightdirectiontravel.com/2023/03/21/our-favorite-gardens-around-the-world/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today is the first day of Spring and here in Northern California the hills are all green, poppies are starting to appear, and the fruit trees of the Central Valley are in full bloom. This time of year makes us think of some of our favorite gardens of the world.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Itinerary Planning 101</title>
		<link>https://lostintherightdirectiontravel.com/2023/02/27/itinerary-101/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Klingman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have put together a LOT of itineraries based on our trips and research because we’ve been asked a lot and also plan a lot. But you too can plan a trip and get the cost savings and flexibility you may not get from an organized tour. Here are the basics of planning:]]></description>
		
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