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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Escape the City: 5 Micro-Adventures Near Charleston
Charleston's cobblestone streets, historic homes, and award-winning restaurants could easily fill an entire vacation.
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Ham It Up: The Perfect Weekend in Cadiz-Trigg County
Every October, downtown Cadiz fills with the unmistakable aroma of country ham, the sounds
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15 Summer Destinations You Won’t Believe Are Real
Some places are so extraordinary they barely look like they belong on Earth. From
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Washington’s Most Underrated Day Trip? It Just Might Be Walla Walla.
Award-winning wineries, rich history, and one of Washington's most charming downtowns make Walla Walla
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Come Hungry: Chelsea Market’s 8 Best Food Stops
Chelsea Market is one of New York City's most iconic food halls, serving up
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Warning: This Cherry Dessert List May Cause Immediate Travel Plans!
Some people travel for beaches. Others travel for museums. We'd happily book a flight
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Why Lawrenceburg Is One of Kentucky’s Best-Kept Secrets
There's no shortage of bourbon towns in Kentucky. Lawrenceburg stands out for another reason
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From Joshua Tree to Pioneertown: 5 Easy Escapes from Palm Springs
Palm Springs has earned its reputation for sunshine, swaying palms, and glamorous resorts, but
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These Summer Festivals Are Weird, Wonderful, and 100% Real
What if your summer vacation included hurling tomatoes at strangers, snorkeling through a bog,
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Sun, Sand & Seafood: 48 Hours in Naples, Florida
Looking for a Florida getaway that mixes beach time with great food, shopping, and


















