Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind
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Category: Encounters & Local Intel
Real places reveal themselves in small moments.
Encounters & Local Intel captures destination stories, local food finds, walkable pockets, and the unexpected details that give a place its character — whether Roamwell is passing through once or returning again.
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One of my favorite travel tips has nothing to do with loyalty points, booking hacks, or elite status. It’s simple: ask a local where to eat. That’s exactly how I found myself at Godfrey’s Bakery & Café on a recent overnight in Falls Church, VA. I was wandering down the sidewalk when a friendly local…
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They say timing is everything. I say timing is overrated—especially when you’re hungry, barreling down I-81, and trying to snap photos between the glare of truck grills and missed exits. I found myself heading south through the Shenandoah Valley on a stretch of highway that can only be described as scenic, provided you’re willing to…
Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind 