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Traveling with MJ

Hello! I'm Mary Jo, often known as MJ. I'm a traveler, travel writer, podcaster, and publisher. When I'm not on a trip, I'm busy planning or researching the next one. My travel ethos is value luxury - knowing when to splurge and when to save - whether I'm traveling across town or around the world.

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers

The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers has been divided into three sections – a general travel section, a foodie travel section, and a technology section. All of these items are things that I own or are on my personal wish list, and they span a realistic price range. Gifts for real people.

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