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The Next Somewhere is the travel, food, and lifestyle blog of Millette Stambaugh. Browse through my wanderlists for the top five things to do in cities around the world, cool digs for a good night’s sleep, and the best food finds for those who travel to eat.

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A journey through all the places I’ve lived and loved.
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1992

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2008

Went on Exchange in Thailand

2011

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2014

Taught in South Korea

2015

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2016

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【SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA】 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY

【SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA】 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER, CELEBRATING YOUR BIG 3️⃣0️⃣ IN ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN THE WORLD!! I have had the biggest privilege to see so many places with my equally intrepid sister @yung_murrz ! From eating 2 AM bifanas outside the club in Lisbon, racing through Bangkok on tuk-tuks, scaling active volcanoes in Antigua, zipping through crazy Saigon traffic on the backs of scooters, and spontaneous karaoke sessions out in London Town, I am thankful + blessed to have experienced life and many of its small and great wonders with you! Can’t wait to tick-off another bucket list item in less than a month as we takeover KOREA!!! Love you SEOUL SISTER, enjoy Malta✌🏽🇰🇷

Here are my travel tips for Big Sur—Sad news: as of early April 2023, there is some storm damage to the Highway 1 so you cannot directly reach Big Sur for at least two months on Highway 1 but there are alternative routes to get there:
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ On my plate 🍽 @coastbigsur near Seal Beach Overlook is my favorite little treehouse-inspired eatery. I make the long drive just for their sourdough pizza.

◉ Somewhere Nice 🌞 Hit the Cypress Grove Trail in the early morning at Point Lobos State Park for some moody shots of the cerulean waters with the famous Cypress Trees framing the ocean.

◉ Secret gem 🌊 @refugespacarmel in nearby Carmel, the first co-ed outdoor relaxation spa, is an electronic-free sanctuary with hot and cold dipping pools and surprisingly affordable! You can get a day pass for $67 including bottled water and a robe. But for something truly unique to Big Sur, visit the Esalen Institute for their midnight hot springs open to the public. The reservations are currently closed but if you can plan in advance to score a spot, it doesn’t hurt to reach out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ Cool digs 💫 @carmel_mission_inn is your gateway to Big Sur, a boutique hotel with a heated pool and an excellent onsite restaurant, Shearwater Tavern, with fun cocktails and a Short Rib French Onion soup that is an ooey, gooey, peppery treat! Also very pet friendly!
  #TheNextSomewhere #PostcardsFromHome #bigsur #californiatravel #creativetravel

《 The Next Somewhere in… San Juan, Puerto Rico

《 The Next Somewhere in… San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 》
My creative cup is overflowing after my first experience attending the Women in Travel Summer by @sheswanderful. I’ve been wanting to attend WITS for years now and would have never done it without @theawkwardtraveller jumping into the experience with me! This was also my first time in Puerto Rico despite being a direct flight away from the East Coast. The days were so focused on the conference so I’ll be needing a return trip to “La Isla de Encanto.” Special shout-out to @blindishlatina for teaching me about digital accessibility at WITS — invest in captioning your reels, do those voiceovers, and capitalize your hashtags so transcripts can be read easily by smart readers.

✻ Mural Spotting 🎨 Walk down Calle Cerra in Santruce, a street art paradise. On May 26th, the mural festival @santurceesley is taking place so add that to your itinerary if you’re in town!

✻ Watering holes 🍹 In Old San Juan, @antiguo26 is reimagining the Puerto Rican cocktail, the piña colada. The “Monchito 2020” pays homage to its creator, Ramon “Monchito” Marrero, with a clarified version of the classic drink.

✻ On my plate 🍽️ Chef Natalia Vallejo opened @cocinaalfondo to celebrate Puerto Rico’s culinary heritage and spotlight the seasonality of the island’s ingredients. The food was stunning… I’m still thinking about the alcapurria (frittered plantains) with tuna sashimi and the goat cheese and beet root starter.

✻ Cool Digs 🛌 My friends @theawkwardtraveller @thesojournies @adventuresabound opted for an intimate boutique hotel away from the chaos of the conference and found that solace at the Tropicalia apartments by @dreamers.welcome. There were so many thoughtful touches like a hand drawn map of San Juan and murals decorating the walls.

#LiveBoricua #TheNextSomewhere #VisitPuertoRico #DiscoverPuertoRico #SanJuanPuertoRico

《 First and Only Vietnamese Speciality Coffee Ro

《 First and Only Vietnamese Speciality Coffee Roasters in Philadelphia, PA 》 Happy #AANHPI month! One of my favorite Asian-owned businesses in the USA is @capheroasters . You get a real taste of the Vietnamese cafe scene not only through the specialty beverages like egg coffee and bac xiu, but also through their Vietnamese-influenced dishes. You cannot go wrong with their classic banh mi. This place was born from the Vietnamese expression, “đi uống cà phê” meaning “let’s get coffee!” and I loved sharing that with my friends @thereshegoesagn and @adventuresabound . Founders Thu Pham and Raymond John are transforming the Kensington neighborhood, one cup of cà phê at a time. ☕️ 🇻🇳

📍3400 J St G1, Philadelphia, PA 19134 | Wednesday - Monday from 8am - 4pm

#phillyfoodie #philadelphia #visitphilly #asianowned #coolcafes #cafesofinstagram #phillybucketlist #phillysupportphilly

【SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND】 Happy Asian American Pa

【SOMEWHERE IN TENNESSEE】 My first visit to Nas

【SOMEWHERE IN TENNESSEE】 My first visit to Nashville left me a believer. If you’re a traveler looking for the good time, even it’s not for a long time, you’ll find that in Music City, the songwriting capital of the world 🎵! Here, music is a religion, barbecue is an institution, and queuing in line for the best music and best food is a given. Shout-out to our local host @tbiggsgorman for all her Southern hospitality! Save this post for a quick guide to this US capital ↠↠

◉ Mural spotting 📷 The “I Believe in Nashville” mural is on 2702 12th Avenue in the 12South neighborhood.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ Watering holes🍻 Honky-tonks are known for three things: country music, dancing, and drinking. Make your way to Lower Broadway and line up early if you wanna get into the iconic honky-tonks, like Tootsies Orchid Lounge. Note: most are kids-friendly before 6 pm when it becomes an adults-only venue. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ On my plate 🍽 As a first-timer to Nashville, it’s contentious for me to say Edley’s (@edleysbbq) is Nashville’s best bbq but their brisket makes a strong case. If you can spare the extra calories, get the fatty brisket for that that melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ Cool digs 🛏️ The Graduate Hotel has a whole lot of personality on display. Make your way to its rooftop bar, the White Limozeen for outrageousness done right and some killer views.

◉ Secret gem 🌮 Never in a million years did I think I would find the best taco I’ve ever had outside of Mexico in NASHVILLE of all places but Mas Tacos Por Favor (@mastacos) is somewhere I will never forget. Special thanks to my girl @sillylittlekiwi for sharing her secret spot with me and @wildsam guides for confirming it as a best.

◉ Somewhere nice ☀️ Take a stroll on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge to capture a view of the city skyline.  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ In my suitcase 🧳 Woodblock letter press prints from Hatch Show Print (@hatchshowprint), cowboy boots from Boot Barn, and Goo Goo Clusters, Nashville’s official candy.  #nashville #tennessee #musiccity #ustravel #ibelieveinnashville #thenextsomewhere #whenintennessee

【SOMEWHERE IN CUBA】 One of my favorite words i

【SOMEWHERE IN CUBA】 One of my favorite words is ‘joyride.’ Not like the thrill seeker definition, but the one where you travel around simply out of pure enjoyment. My time in Cuba was one big joyride and it was poetic to end an eight-day Cuba road trip with a classic car photoshoot in Havana at golden hour. If you’re a classic car fan, Cuba is one big roadshow. Due to Castro’s ban on imported American cars and parts after the Cuban Revolution, Cuba is now a time capsule for antique American automobiles that continue to operate on Cuban ingenuity. I don’t know much about cars but I admire what they symbolize in Cuba: mechanical wizardry, the enterprising Cuban, and self-preservation at its finest.

It was in the backseat of @rooflesscubantour’s 1951 hot pink Chevy where I was reminded how fortunate I’ve been in these journeys around the world. Driving along the Malecón with one of my favorite people @thereshegoesagain who has been such a good friend to me online and IRL and never fails to be inclusive and generous. Watching our new friends Sarah and @solofemaletravelersclub drive past. Striking thought-provoking conversations with locals like @osmany_photography and hearing about “their” Cuba. Chasing the fading sunlight around every corner of La Habana Viejo. This is what makes every trip worth it — these snapshots of pure happiness. 🌅🇨🇺

📸 photos by @osmany_photography and available for hire

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《 Indie Bookshop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 》 It’s hard for me to pass up on a good bookstore and I can’t believe that I live only a short bike ride away from @harrietts_bookshop, a black + women-owned indie bookstore celebrating women authors, artists, and activities, and elevating #BIPOC voices. 📚
The minute you walk into the shop, it feels like you’ve stepped up into a comic book and there are so many thoughtful corners in this space: empowering quotes adorn the walls, uplifting neon signs light your way in the bargain-finds basement, and a painting of Harriett Tubman, the historic heroine that inspired the name of the bookstore, stands watch of all the visitors. It’s a special shop, opened in the middle of the pandemic, overcoming uncertain times and is now thriving! Frequented by locals and celebs alike, pick out a book from this thoughtfully curated collection as a memory of your time in Philly.

📍258 E. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19125 Thursday-Sunday from 12 am - 6 pm.

#shopsmall #buyblack #uniquebookstores #bibliophiles #wheninphilly #phillysupportphilly #phillyfam #phlbucketlist #philadelphia #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blacklivesmatter #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #philadelphia_ig #bookstagram #bookshopping

【SOMEWHERE IN CUBA】 So where was I on the Cuba

【SOMEWHERE IN PHILADELPHIA】 Before I go into a

【SOMEWHERE IN PHILADELPHIA】 Before I go into a Cuba deep dive, I wanted to share a life update that I didn’t really broadcast here: I MOVED TO PHILADELPHIA!! It was a a vv random move but the right one —being closer to home (i.e. Boston) while still having adventures in my life. With this being Valentine’s week, here is my little love letter to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, and the new home of my little family.❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Philadelphia is a mix of Boston, New York, and Baltimore with row homes standing side-by-side down gridded streets; a banging food scene; and nature escapes all an easy bike ride away. This is a historic place and fiercely community-driven. And did you know that this is the mural capital of the world?! Also the original LOVE statue is here right at LOVE Park! Here are some of my fave spots for first-time visitors ↠↠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ Like a local 🎭 Get ready to add the word “jawn” to your vocab. It’s a slang local term for basically anything. Like one of the ice cream spots here is called “Milk Jawn!” Get it?! I’m still learning.. but yeah, it’s a Philly thing.  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ On my plate 🍽 Federal Donuts for their outlandish donuts, Middle Child Clubhouse for breakfast sandwiches, the red sourdough pizza from Hook and Master, and if you’re really curious, I’m still in search of my favorite cheesesteak spot. And can’t forget about Bok Bar in the summer for rooftop drinks.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ Somewhere nice 🌞 The @phillymagicgardens is a mosaic garden featuring the work of Isaiah Zagar. But you can see his work all around South Philly for free!

◉ Secret Gem 📚 Named after Harriet Tubman, @harrietts_bookshop is an indie bookshop featuring WOC and activist authors. The interiors are painted in a 3D black and white effect.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ◉ In my suitcase 🧳 Tons of Philly-themed goods at @openhousephilly (my fave store in the city).
 #thenextsomewhere #wheretonext #philadelphia #philly #phillyfam #postcardsfromhome #phillyfoodie #phlbucketlist #visitphilly #phillysupportphilly #wowphilly #explorephilly #ustravel #whyilovephilly #phillyblogger