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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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DIFFERENT STORIES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

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

Immigrated from the Philippines

2008

Went on Exchange in Thailand

2011

Studied abroad in Italy

2014

Taught in South Korea

2015

Backpacked Around Asia

2016

Moved to Vietnam

2017

Moved Back to the USA

2019

Got Married in Mexico

2022

First Trip Overseas with a Baby!

〘ON THE BLOG〙

Venetian Hotels

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9 CALIFORNIA COASTAL

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IN TULUM

BACHELORETTE PARTY

Mexico-Oaxaca

TO OAXACA

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

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STREET FOOD IN SAIGON

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TO TAIPEI

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

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IN SAN FRANCISCO

BEST PLACES TO EAT

YOUR WHERETONEXT AWAITS

Use these destination guides to inspire your upcoming travels. Slurp steaming bowls of pho from tiny stools in Vietnam, discover underwater paradises in The Philippines, and take a shot (or two) of soju as you party the night away in Korea.

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【SOMEWHERE IN SCOTLAND】 I’m back at it doin

【SOMEWHERE IN SCOTLAND】 I’m back at it doing my favorite thing: being out in the world and serving up fresh new postcards! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Being in Scotland was an important series of firsts: the first country I visited as a mom; the first country my now one year old got to add to her passport; and the first new country I’ve visited since 2018 (since the last four years of travel were all wedding-related and then the global lockdown). But Scotland was a homecoming to myself after the most life-changing year and I’m so excited to share some scenes from the road. Visiting Scotland for the first time? Here’s a quick guide ↠↠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
◉ Like a local 🎭 Make a trip during the Fringe Festival in August means congested streets but also fun popups like beer gardens and shows all around town.
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◉ Watering holes🍻 Panda & Sons Barbershop @pandaandsons is a world-class speakeasy with a robust offering of beverages and inventive cocktails, each with their own panda mascot. Don’t know where to start? Let the staff know and they can recommend a beverage based on your personal taste.
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◉ On my plate 🍽 We heard multiple times that vegetarian haggis is just as good as the OG haggis at @arcade_bar or enjoy the atmosphere at @makarsmashbar adorned with Edinburgh quotes all over the restaurant walls.
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◉ Somewhere nice ⛰ A trip to Glencoe is worthy day trip excursion, just to soak up the beauty of the highlands.
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◉ In my suitcase 🧳 Haggis Spice Dark Chocolate from @cocochocolatier and Scotland-themed prints from @reddoor_gallery.

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【SOMEWHERE IN SCOTLAND】 Country number 5️⃣

【SOMEWHERE IN SCOTLAND】 Country number 5️⃣1️⃣ complete with sunsets on Calton Hill, the world’s longest European day trip to Loch Ness, Highland Cattle, Victoria Street, reunions with friends @so_theadventurebegins and @wallah_wallah, pub crawls, kilts, the Fringe, and a bar with a ball pit. Also the first overseas trip with my wee one. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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【WHERE TO NEXT】 Felt a spark of creativity and

【WHERE TO NEXT】 Felt a spark of creativity and wanted try out something new on the feed. I’m a huge fan of scrapbooking so check out the mini guide from our recent trip to San Jose del Cabo feat. tips on where to stay and what to eat. Scroll for the full experience ↠ and hit SAVE for a future trip! ¡Vamos! 🇲🇽

◉ Sweet Dreams 🛌 Looking to book an all-inclusive? Upgrade to the premium tier when booking an all-inclusive to have access to top shelf liquors and private spaces as well as your own check-in. We stayed at the Barcelo Gran Faro.
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◉ Secret gem 🌴 If you’ve never stayed at a treehouse, now’s your chance to enjoy some Mexico-style glamping by booking a stay at @acreresort in one of their luxury treehouse bungalows.
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◉ On my plate 🌮 Find me at La Lupita Taco and Mezcal @lalupitatym. Creative displays of innovative tacos paired with freshly made tortillas in an outdoor patio that feels more like your tia’s backyard. Stay for the live music at sunset and make that dinner reservation ahead!⠀⠀

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《 Tacos + Mezcal in Cabo, Mexico 》 High emphas

《 Tacos + Mezcal in Cabo, Mexico 》 High emphasis on presentation and delicious food at La Lupita @lalupitatym , a popular taco joint that feels like you’re eating in someone’s backyard with the fresh tortillas, mezcal flights, and live music. The waiters are so friendly. Dinner reservations are a must or come before the dinner rush and sit at the bar 🌮🇲🇽
#sanjosedelcabo #cabosanlucas #cabo #mexicotravel #foodie #tacos #mezcal

【SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO】 Traded one San Jose for

【SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO】 Traded one San Jose for another 🔃 First overseas trip since the pandemic. First trip as a mom. First trip without the baby. San Jose del Cabo, your casual energy, ample sunshine, and ocean breeze set the stage for a magical series of firsts! If you’re looking for unhurried travel, resort lifestyle with access to Old Baja culture, and coastal cuisine, book a trip to San Jose del Cabo. Missed you IG fam 🥹🇲🇽

↠ Find the original mural that I jazzed up on Ignacio Comonfort in Old Town.

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【SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA】 🥂 Raising a glass

【SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA】 🥂 Raising a glass to finaaaally making an appearance on this feed after 2022 threw some curveballs at me with a positive Covid test and a sick baby to boot, a new corporate job, and our first time flying with a five-month-old (more on that later!) After almost 6 months postpartum, I’m starting to get a hang of this mom thing.

Reliving the most over-the-top maternity shoot in the desert at 20 weeks pregnant feat. my fashionista sister showing off her hidden talent of holding a wine glass with her toes no matter how much I topped up #bottomsup 😂 Thankful to have a community of friends and fams keeping me sane and checking in as I juggle this new balancing act of motherhood. Scroll through for some bumpin’ postcards of Joshua Tree National Park at dusk. ➡️🌵

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✨OH BABY! It’s meee… finally back on this ac

✨OH BABY! It’s meee… finally back on this account from a very long hiatus because 12 weeks ago, I became a mom to this beautiful little girl named Marcela Rae (Sella for short). Her gender was a complete surprise even to us until her birth… so surprise!!! Now in an ideal world, I would have loved to announce her birth asap but postpartum has been one hell of a journey. It’s true what they say: this is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Even though I’m so exhausted, I have never felt more alive. I feel so deliriously happy, so deliriously tired, & so deliriously in love with this baby.
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【Reflections on postpartum】 Every hope I had of balancing personal projects and mommyhood went out the window the minute Sella entered my life. Instead, she’s become the center of my orbit and I hers. And then going back to work after a short 7-week maternity leave put me through the ringer. I don’t think I’ve ever been so defeated in my life as I have being a working mom—most days, I feel superhuman and a failure all at once. It’s an existence of extremes. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel: I’m finally feeling like my old self again little by little. They never tell you but when you give birth, the baby is not the only new person you meet. In a way, you also are meeting a new “you” for the very first time. I don’t know if I’ll ever be fully my old self again but I’m excited to see where this new road will take me and thankful for the company joining me in this chapter of my life, baby and instagram family included. We’re in it for the long haul so hope you’re ready for some family adventures. Her passport is at the top of my Christmas wishlist! Standby for our first family vacation and scroll for some baby giggles and smiles ✈️

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✨ Finding all the ways to preserve the memories

✨ Finding all the ways to preserve the memories of our destination wedding in Oaxaca. Film and photography captured by the ever-talented wedding team @peytonrbyford and @byfordfilms.

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【SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO】 The road to be motherhoo

【SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO】 The road to be motherhood (t-minus one month!!!) has been paved with celebrations and ones that I am soo thankful we got to experience as a family of two for one last time. 🎉 This week, Tim and I celebrated his 37th birthday AND our second anniversary on August 10th! Yes, in true Leo fashion, I got married on my husband’s birthday. Put the SOUND ON 🔉to relive our wedding “calenda,” a traditional Oaxacan parade marking a happy occasion. If you see a giant crowd of colorful dancers with flowers on their head, a brass band, and massive paper puppets roaming the streets, feel free to join in the fun! Here are my favorite memories of Oaxaca through the lens of our wedding. Wedding video shot by the talented @byfordfilms. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
◉ Like a local 🐛 Calendas are the only time when public drinking is allowed. The bride and groom are both given a shot with the mezcal worm, known as “el gusano.”
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◉ Secret gem 🍻 Los Amantes Mezcaleria (@mezcalamantes) is filled with live music, with a hole-in-the-wall ambiance as friends reunite for some evening fun.
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◉ On my plate 🍽 Braised chichilo short rib with chayote gratin and tempura green beans from @restaurante.catedral. We served this dish as the main course of our wedding and I’ll never forget it, mostly because the chocolate mole sauce stained my white dress right before our first dance.
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◉ Somewhere nice ⛪️ El Templo Santo Domingo is beautiful on the outside but prepare to be amazed at its interiors, with gilded relief carvings adorning every inch of wall space.
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◉ In my suitcase 🧳 Wooden alebrije earrings from the artisanal city of Arrazola, bars from @mama_pacha_chocolate, and Otami textiles from El Zocalo.
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◉ Sweet dreams 🛏 The Tepeztate Master Suite at @losamanteshotel in Oaxaca. I spent my last sleep as a single woman in this hotel. Book it especially if you’re looking for a bridal suite!

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