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Most Memorable Eats in Chicago
Chicago Food & Drink: A Culinary Adventure These are the dishes that left a lasting impression on my taste buds. Each one was a true...
Sam McKibben
Sep 294 min read
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10 Mistakes First-Time Travelers Make
1. Sticking to Tourist Traps Yes, you should see the big landmarks, but avoid the restaurants or shops directly around them. Prices are...
Sam McKibben
Sep 102 min read
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The Marketing Skills We All Learned as Kids Without Realizing
Growing up, my childhood guided me toward business and marketing without me even realizing it. My dad, a businessman, and my mom, an...
Sam McKibben
Sep 63 min read
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Dream Destinations Still on My Bucket List
I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 56 countries, but the world is endlessly rich with places to see and experiences to have. These...
Sam McKibben
Sep 52 min read
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What I’ll Miss Most About My MBA Program
As a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with an MBA, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the past two years. My...
Sam McKibben
Sep 52 min read
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20 Years on the Field, 26.2 Miles on the Road
Soccer was at the center of my life for 20 years. From age 3 to 23, everything revolved around the sport. In little league, I skipped...
Sam McKibben
Sep 53 min read
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Craziest Foods I’ve Ever Tried (In My Opinion)
I’m the kind of person who will try the "craziest" thing on the menu just to say I tried it. I may not like it (spoiler: most of the...
Sam McKibben
Sep 43 min read
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What’s Actually Worth Packing for Any Trip
As a self-proclaimed packing pro, I like to think I know my way around a suitcase. Truthfully, no one else has given me this title...
Sam McKibben
Sep 43 min read
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24 Hours in Puerto Rico: My Perfect Day
If I had just 24 hours in Puerto Rico, I’d start the day by waking up naturally to the sound of birds chirping and the sun peeking over...
Sam McKibben
Sep 42 min read
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My ‘Favorite’ Travel Failure (and What It Taught Me?)
The final global immersion trip for my MBA at Washington University in St. Louis was in Singapore. Afterward, I decided to tack on a...
Sam McKibben
Sep 42 min read
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The Art of Noticing: Lessons from Four Months at Sea
When I first learned I would be living on a boat for four months, I felt a whirlwind of emotions. There was the excitement of a new...
Sam McKibben
Sep 42 min read
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