Travel - Today's Woman

When the Travel Stops — How to Start Again

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By April Allman|2020-07-09T20:20:15-04:00July 10, 2020|Travel|

Take A Local Vacation

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By April Allman|2020-01-16T17:07:03-05:00January 21, 2020|Community, Explore Louisville, Living, Travel|

Try a Solo Trip

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By April Allman|2020-01-16T17:34:18-05:00January 19, 2020|Living, Travel|

What Birthday Trip Would You Take?

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By April Allman|2019-12-17T17:17:24-05:00December 30, 2019|Living, Travel|

Travel to New Zealand

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By April Allman|2019-11-12T09:35:29-05:00November 12, 2019|Travel|

Find Peace, Beauty, and History in the Orkney Islands

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By April Allman|2020-12-22T15:50:02-05:00October 6, 2019|Living, Travel|