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  • Travel Editor, Writer and Content Strategist, Freelance
  • Features Editor, AARP
Washington, D.C.
As seen in: AARP, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, AFAR, National Geographic France, The Welcome Guide NYC, National Geographic Magazine
Covers:  Travel, culture, performing arts, books
Editor @aarp. Ex @natgeotravel. Performing arts geek. Bylines @natgeo @natgeotravel @afarmedia @aarp IG: amyalipio. Substack: thetravelbookclub

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3 Locals on Why Washington, D.C. Is the City to Visit This Year, No Politics Required

3 Locals on Why Washington, D.C. Is the City to Visit This Year, No Politics Required

Politics may be the foundation of the nation's capital, but culture is what makes the district shine. Meet th…

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The Best Way for Older People to Enjoy the Outdoors: Go Glamping!

The Best Way for Older People to Enjoy the Outdoors: Go Glamping!

The Best Way for Older People to Enjoy the Outdoors: Go Glamping!

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My Best Cruise Ever (and the Voyages That Could Have Been Better)

My Best Cruise Ever (and the Voyages That Could Have Been Better)

My Best Cruise Ever (and the Voyages That Could Have Been Better)

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What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains

What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains

From her Tennessee mountain home, the nature-loving singer says mistreating Earth is like 'being ugly to your…

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Why hiking Wales is one of our best trips for 2020

Why hiking Wales is one of our best trips for 2020

Jump into coastal adventures, then hit the trails at the speed of sheep.

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A new museum takes you beyond the Battle of Gettysburg

A new museum takes you beyond the Battle of Gettysburg

Gettysburg's newest museum uncovers the stories of the townspeople who lived there: those who fed the soldier…

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Unlock Your Purpose: Free App for AARP Members

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By Amy Alipio Verified
| AARP
Older people often find that they’ve lost their sense of purpose once their work life ends, research shows. “It’s so normal for people who are retired to start asking the questions: What next? What do I do with my life now?’  ” says Vic Strecher, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and founder of well-being company Kumanu. Now AARP members can get help forging a new path for themselves.
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Feeling the Heat? Cool Down With a ‘Coolcation’ | Members Only

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By Amy Alipio Verified
| AARP
Or you can get there by steam train. The iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers 3 1/2-hour rides from the historic railroad town of Durango. The temperature gradually drops as the train ascends to Silverton. With the Animas River meandering below and forested peaks all around, keep an eye out for elk, black bear and other mountain wildlife. Once you’re in Silverton (population: about 600), there’s mining heritage and a charming Old West main street to explore.
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3 Locals on Why Washington, D.C. Is the City to Visit This Year, No Politics Required

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By Amy Alipio Verified
| AFAR Verified
It may come as a surprise to learn that the largest Shakespeare collection in the world resides not in London or Stratford-upon-Avon but in Washington, D.C., at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Or that the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas can be found at the National Gallery of Art. Or that go-go music was invented in D.C., born out of the city’s vibrant funk scene.
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