Traveling with MJ

Hello! I'm Mary Jo, often known as MJ. I'm a traveler, published author, 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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Things to Do in the Marquesas Islands

Part of French Polynesia, this volcanic archipelago is located 932 miles northeast of Tahiti, and 2400 miles southeast of Hawaii, seemingly in the middle of nowhere..

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