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Apr 2, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Gabby Gervais
1 day agoFrom barely-there to playful fringe. I’ve got a serious craving for a beach getaway—so much so that I can practically hear the melody of crashing waves, smell the aroma of briny sea air, and feel the warmth of the sizzling sun. As I impatiently wait for my next warm-weather vacation, I’m on a …
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
If you’re dipping your toes into the scuba diving world, you might be wondering: Where are the best places to learn to scuba dive? PADI recommends the following destinations, and Mindfully American added each country’s air travel time from the US to help kickstart your scuba vacation planning. We used Google’s flight function to determine the approximate distances of PADI’s recommended beginner diving destinations from New York City and Los Angeles.
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Mar 2, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
With 50 states to choose from, some Americans are eager to visit them all, while others prefer sticking to what they know. Data company YouGov compiled the states Americans have visited the most and least. Have you been to any of them? YouGov ran a poll of 1,000 US adult citizens to determine which states Americans love traveling to. They report the margin of error being approximately 3% for the entire diverse sample they chose. These were their findings.
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Mar 2, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
Let’s be real; one of the best things about visiting a new city is trying all the delicious food. But sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn to find the cream of the crop dishes. These are the top culinary hotspots in the US that are both affordable and appetizing.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
Many Americans have felt the adverse effects of rising living costs, but some households are still thriving. According to SmartAsset, high-earning American households can significantly impact a state’s tax base and finances. To determine the states that high earners are moving to the most, SmartAsset examined the inflow and outflow of tax filers who made at least $200,000 in each state between 2020 and 2021.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
With daily living costs increasing in the United States, some dream of packing their bags for cheaper living abroad, and Europe is a contender for many. But will being an expat in Europe save you money in the long run, or does it come out relatively the same once factoring in exchange rates? SmartAsset crunched the numbers to find out. On average, the cost of living in the US is significantly higher than across Europe.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
With 195 countries in the world, it’s no secret that some are preferred more than others. Whether it’s stunning natural landscapes or an affordable cost of living, a survey conducted by YouGov showed the countries people view as the most favorable. To determine which countries people like the most, YouGov used data from their tracking surveys. Fifteen hundred adult panelists participated in the study.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
Buying a house is nothing short of a pipe dream for some folks, but for those in the market for a home, it’s hard to know where to start. These are some tips to get you started. Did you know that about 20% of Americans have errors on their credit reports that they’re unaware of? Fixing these credit issues before applying for a mortgage is vital. Otherwise, the mistake could unfairly hike up your interest rate. Want to save potential headaches on your home in the long run?
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
If you know, you know: Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of unique groceries that have earned a cult-like following among many people who shop there. If you’re a Trader Joe’s newbie, these are some areas where you can save cash, along with unique products worth putting on your shopping list. Many of Trader Joe’s frozen products are reasonably priced compared to mainstream supermarkets. Best of all?
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Feb 26, 2024 | 
mindfullyamerican.com | Gabby Gervais
Ready for a blast from the past to go along with that perm you used to rock? These are the things that Gen Z is (mostly) missing out on. The hit show Stranger Things is a pretty accurate account of what the 80s looked like. Synth music, wood wall paneling, and shaggy carpets were all the rage. Forget busy street corners packed with cars. Instead, kids in the 80s packed the streets with riding their bikes around to visit each other and play. Sometimes, there wasn’t much to do as a kid in the 1980s.
