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Chantae Reden

Chantae Reden is a travel and adventure writer originally from California but currently based in Fiji. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalist Association and her worked has appeared on several outlets like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, VICE, Scuba Diving Magazine, Escape, Matador Network, Skyscanner and many others.

She's Founder and editor at 'The Salt Sirens' An ocean-themed website for women centered around marine conservation and ocean sports. She's also Founder and editor at 'Tropical Go', A website devoted to tropical travel destinations (Think French Polynesia, Fiji, Tonga, etc). Her Travelblog 'Chantae was here' is a place of inspirition and in depth tips for the adventurous traveler.

Her hobbies include Scuba Diving, surfing, kitesurfing and snowboarding.

15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Idaho

Hope

Idaho is a state where there’s adventures to be had no matter the season. Winter has snowboarders, skiers, and snowmobilers flocking in from across the country while summer brings in tourists in search of lakeside escapes. With countless mountain peaks, lakes, and natural reserves, this state is the perfect destination for those who could use …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Kansas

Atwood

Love small towns? Well you’ll certainly be in luck in Kansas, where there are plenty of small towns and country-style hospitality even bleeds into Kansas’s biggest cities. During your trip, you can easily pop into many of the small towns that surround the state’s main features like Greensburg’s big well, the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in West Virginia

White Sulphur Springs - West Virginia

West Virginia takes pride in being an authentic state where what you see is what you get. Humility is honored and one-upmanship is left to the neighboring states with gargantuan, sprawling metropolises. Instead, West Virginia is an authentic state with small towns dispersed among natural parks, historical sites, and friendly people. If you want to …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Nevada

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

Nevada is so much more than Sin City, Reno 911 references, incredible lakes and mountains, and the Grand Canyon. Sure, those highlights already make it a top contender as one of the best USA states to visit, but don’t forget to give Nevada’s small towns some well-deserved attention too. Nevada is a diverse state both …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Nebraska

The Chadron State Park

If you love being somewhere where you have room to breathe, think, and explore, then you’re sure to love Nebraska, a land of rolling hills and historical treasures. The vast grasslands have always been home to indigenous peoples and in the 1800s became a base for homesteaders. Nebraskans have a penchant for being self-reliant and …

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15 Best Things to Do in Kyoto (Japan)

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Japan is a land of dichotomy, always maintaining a balanced approach to modern advancement and tradition. Where other cities in Japan have technology, Kyoto has temples, reigning as the country’s cultural capital. When Kyoto was initially listed as a target for the catastrophic a U.S. atomic bomb during WWII, the Secretary of War demanded that …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Utah

Panguitch

Utah is an adventure travelers dream. The state is made up of sprawling red deserts, giant lakes, national forests, and scenery that looks like it belongs on another planet. It’s no wonder that many visitors, both domestic and international, list Utah as one of the must-see destinations for those who love the outdoors. Utah’s highlights …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Georgia

Helen, Georgia

Georgia, being one of the United States of America’s original 13 colonies is a wonderful place for travelers wanting to go somewhere with a rich history, hospitable culture, and incredible natural scenery. Its landscape spans through beaches, mountains, farmland, and big cities. Georgia is famous for being the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., one …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Ohio

Marietta, Ohio

Those who come to Ohio often head straight to Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Columbus, missing out on all the small-town fun that makes Ohio the great state that it is. In fact, much of Ohio is comprised of small towns, so even driving through the state, you’re bound to see a few. From Amish Country to …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania

The Mercer House, Doylestown, PA

Pennsylvania is a state rich in history with incredible nature, busy big cities, and friendly small towns. The state is divided into eleven regions, each with their own unique atmosphere and demographic. From Pennsylvania Dutch Country to Lehigh Valley to the Poconos, there are so many towns to discover. All perfect for travelers who love …

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