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Mays Landing, United States
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Covers:  Travel, hotels, culture, honeymoons, destination weddings, food and restaurants, museums, solo travel.
Doesn't Cover: Sports, politics and religion
Writer at www.SheBuysTravel.com, www.Rovology.com, www.BookCottages.com and Mainland Living magazine.

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Melody Moser is a freelance travel writer who lives in southern New Jersey. Europe, culture, and romantic destinations are her favorite topics.

Melody has a rich background in the travel industry, having worked for companies such as Club Med, Walt Disney World, and South Seas Plantation. She blogs at JourneysNearandFar.com.

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A Cape May Vineyard Getaway at Willow Creek Winery & Farm

A Cape May Vineyard Getaway at Willow Creek Winery & Farm

Escape to Cape May with a look inside Willow Creek Winery & Farm, featuring rolling vineyards, farm-to-table …

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Small Museums, Big Stories: Hidden History Near the Shore

Small Museums, Big Stories: Hidden History Near the Shore

Some of South Jersey's most compelling maritime stories aren't on the boardwalk.

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Discover Renault Winery: A Historic New Jersey Vineyard With 1800s Roots and Speakeasy Flair

Discover Renault Winery: A Historic New Jersey Vineyard With 1800s Roots and Speakeasy Flair

Discover Renault Winery in South Jersey, a historic 1800s vineyard with rich Prohibition‑era stories, elegant…

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Orkney, Scotland: Two Days in Sea Air Among the Ancients

Orkney, Scotland: Two Days in Sea Air Among the Ancients

We had come to Orkney, Scotland for prehistoric sites and found more. The wartime history, the wide skies, th…

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Winter Escapes: Three Cozy Main Streets Worth the Drive

Winter Escapes: Three Cozy Main Streets Worth the Drive

When the cold lingers and the days feel short, the last thing most of us want to do is leave the house. But w…

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From Buggies to Books: A Day of Discovery in Lancaster County

From Buggies to Books: A Day of Discovery in Lancaster County

Just a few hours from the Jersey Shore, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, offers a peaceful autumn day away.

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How to Eat Well While Traveling (Without Missing the Good Stuff)

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| journeysnearandfar.com
Colorful fruit in the Harrod’s Food Halls, London, England. Photo by Melody Moser. Originally published December 21, 2016; substantially updated in September 2026. One of my favorite parts of traveling is discovering what a place tastes like. It could be a pastry from a bakery I happened to pass, a regional dish I’ve been looking forward to trying, or simply a relaxing meal after a busy sightseeing day. I definitely don’t travel with the intention of eating exactly the way I do at home.
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Orkney, Scotland: Two Days in Sea Air Among the Ancients

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| bookcottages.com
Last Updated on May 13, 2026 The sky started changing somewhere around Caithness. By the time we drove aboard the ferry at Gills Bay, it felt enormous, and Orkney hadn’t even come into view yet. It’s that kind of place. It doesn’t announce itself. It settles in quietly, through open skies, ancient stones, and the constant nearness of the sea.
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Phoenix Musical Instrument Museum: A Symphony of Cultures

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| Rovology
Last Updated on April 16, 2025 While spending time with family in Phoenix, my sister suggested we visit the Musical Instrument Museum, a place devoted entirely to the world of music. The moment she said it, I was all in. With a name like Melody, how could I resist? What I didn’t expect was how deeply the experience would resonate with me—not just as a music lover, but as a traveler and storyteller. In 2010, Robert J.
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