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Just Visiting is BACK!

I’m a few days late, but Happy 2013!

I’d like to start my year with a confession: It’s been a while since Just Visiting has been at the top of its game. Okay that’s a lie, it’s never been at the top of its game. I let my day job easily defeat my dedication to this site. But a new year means a new start, and over the past six months I’ve put a lot of hard work into getting Just Visiting back up and running better than ever before.

First thing’s first: a MAJOR site redesign! I’ve worked long hours with friends and colleagues to design and build something that I feel fits Just Visiting. Of course it’ll forever be a work in progress, but I think it’s well on its way to a much more user friendly experience, and more importantly, MUCH better content.

Secondly, I’ve begun investing in better camera equipment so hopefully I’ll be able to take (and share) even better photos. And I CAN’T WAIT to start playing around with video using my new GoPro Hero 3!

Also, I’ve recently enrolled in a travel writing class that I’m fairly certain will help me craft my stories so that they’re much more interesting and informative to read.

And last but not least, what would a travel blog be without any traveling? So I’m kicking off the brand new Just Visiting with a BIG trip! Check back tomorrow for the official announcement (hint: I’ll be packing enough stuff to live off of for three months)!

I can’t thank those of you enough who’ve followed my journeys over the years. And for those of you who may be seeing this site for the first time, I promise to do my best not to disappoint! Here’s to kicking off 2013 the right way—traveling new places, meeting new people, and going on all kinds of adventures!

 

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This Week’s “Lost Girl of the Week”

Lost Girl of the Week: Kim Merritt

If you’ve never heard of them, The Lost Girls are three friends who left their lives in New York City for a year of adventure and inspiration around the globe in 2006. (They’re basically three girls that I wish I had met long ago and could now call friends of my own.) They developed a website to share their experiences with other like-minded nomads, and to this day, Lost Girls World has become the “premiere travel and lifestyle website for young women.” Whether you’re looking for advice on a trip around the globe, tips for dropping the 9-5 and working on island time, or ways to add more adventure into your everyday life, Lost Girls World is sure to be a valuable addition to your RSS feed.

Each week they feature a “Lost Girl of the Week,” and I’m excited to share my very own story—and inspiration behind Just Visiting—as this week’s “Lost Girl.” Check out the path I’ve taken to get where I am today, and why I’m still trying to figure out where exactly that is. Check out the entire story here: Lost Girl of the Week: Kim Merritt

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Check It Out: An Interview in The Times

Last week, Seth Kugel from the New York Times interviewed a handful of AYCJers for  the Frugal Traveler; myself included. My name was mentioned alongside several others, including Megan Kearney from Chicago, whom I had the pleasure of meeting during a layover in Long Beach on day 30. Megan seems like an interesting enough girl, definitely well-traveled with a great blog to prove it.

Check out how other AYCJers spent their 30 days on jetBlue, and decide for yourself whether or not the AYCJ pass was worth it. NYTimes Frugal Traveler: Does JetBlue’s All You Can Jet Pass Fill You Up? Users Respond

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Check Out Just Visiting at the AYCJ Launch Party

The people from jetBlue interviewed me during the AYCJ launch party at JFK on Tuesday, and included part of it in this video clip. Check it out above at 54 seconds!