Shelby Baker
Shelby Baker is a writer, focaccia aficionado, and amateur goose farmer with a penchant for travel. She’s never met a croissant she didn’t like. Find her reluctantly sharing home-grown carrots with the flock at her home base in rural Illinois, testing the limits of her adventurous palate abroad, or writing in a not-so-quiet corner of a coffee shop.

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5 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Georgia’s Apple Capital
There’s more to Georgia’s Apple Capital than its famous fall harvest (though you shouldn’t
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8 Knoxville Spots for Cocktails, Oysters and Happy Hour Bites
Knoxville has become a seriously fun city for cocktail lovers, with downtown, the Old
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Beyond Mesa Gateway Airport: Explore Arizona’s East Valley
Landing at Mesa Gateway Airport puts you in a prime position to start exploring
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10 Can’t-Miss Experiences in Nicholasville, Wilmore – Jessamine County
Ready for wine, outdoor adventures and a little Kentucky history? Jessamine County packs plenty
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10 Golden Hour Destinations Every Photographer Should Visit Once
Golden hour can turn an already beautiful landscape into something extraordinary. In the moments
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A Local Guide to the Best Cuban Sandwiches in Tampa
Tampa is proof that you don't have to travel to Miami for an incredible
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Weekend in the Redwoods: Where to Hike, Camp & Explore
Towering old-growth redwoods, fern-draped canyons, windswept beaches, and evenings around the campfire make Northern
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8 Best Plant-Based Restaurants and Vegan Cafés in Phoenix
If you think plant-based dining means salads and smoothies, Phoenix would beg to differ.
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Art, Antiques & Spoonbread: The Perfect Weekend in Berea, Kentucky
Berea makes it easy to fill a weekend with the kinds of experiences that
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Summer Vibes: 10 Kentucky State Fair Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss
For 11 days each August, Louisville becomes the center of Kentucky’s fair season, bringing


















