Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
School
San Francisco State University
Expertise
Solo Vacations, Budget Travel, Digital Nomad Lifestyles
- Cheryl dove headfirst into solo travel at a young age, spending her junior year of high school studying in Spain.
- She's visited almost all the continents, with the exception of Antarctica.
- She enjoys calligraphy and has learned four different writing systems: Arabic, Korean, Cyrillic, and, of course, the Latin alphabet.
Experience
Cheryl was born in Spain, raised in California, and has spent most of her life abroad. She spent a decade teaching internationally before realizing she preferred being behind-the-scenes writing. While she enjoys planning the occasional road trip or weekend getaway, she has a soft spot for slow travel and spontaneous adventures. She's explored Taiwan's mountains and waterfalls by motorbike, eaten her way through the country of Georgia, and hitchhiked through New Zealand. Currently, she calls Buenos Aires home, where you can find her cafe hopping, wine tasting, and visiting all the street fairs.
Education
Cheryl has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a California Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University. She has certifications in nutritional therapy and English language instruction.
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Shopping Tips
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While food storage containers make our lives infinitely easier (there's no better way to meal prep, hands down), they can get cluttered fast. Remove the mess.
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Shopping Tips
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It's no secret that inflation has caused prices to skyrocket, but potato chips have been hit particularly hard, with prices out pacing inflation by a mile.
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Food History
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Last year, there was a massive recall of beans that impacted only one expiration date, but because there were so many cases, that equated to over 31,000 pounds.
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Grocery
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There's a candy store that lives in the heart of New Jersey that is truly a candy lover's dream, like something out of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
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Fast Food
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Taco Bell is one of the least expensive fast food places still around, so it makes sense that its beef is made less pricey with a couple fillers.
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World Cuisines
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Sugarcane not only provides the world with sweet sugar for baking, but it's turned into alcohol and biofuels. However, which country produces the most?
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Non-Alcoholic
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Ginger ales are classic, and one brand has long been synonymous with quality. Unfortunately, it was sued for advertising real ginger without actually having it.
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World Cuisines
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The entire globe eats sweet potatoes, but the number one producer (who, by the way, is not the top exporter) produces over 50% of all the crops.
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Costco
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Costco is known for its premium products under Kirkland brand, but this particular cheese has won multiple awards and comes from a highly prestigious supplier.
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Fast Food
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The '90s were full of various collectibles, some said to be sound monetary investments, and so it makes sense that McDonald's jumped on certain trends.
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Shopping Tips
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If you have too many mugs for your cupboards, don't purge; instead, head to the Dollar Tree to wrangle this handy storage rack as a quick solution to clutter.
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Trader Joe's
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If you want to save some money at the grocery store while also preventing waste heading straight to the landfill, head to Trader Joe's for these bags.
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Exclusives
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We can all agree that a grilled cheese is a nostalgic classic that just hits the spot, and when you want to zhuzh it up, you don't need much.
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News
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If you want to know which hotel chain has the best breakfast (and it's hot, made to order, and included in the price), then head to Reddit to snuff things out.
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Design & Decor
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If you are tight on space in your kitchen, especially when it comes to your counter tops, then you need to grab this Dollar Tree paper towel holder.
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Fast Food
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Circana data show that adults ordered 28% more kids' meals in 2024 than in 2019, despite a decline in restaurant traffic
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Baking Tips
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Sure, Pillsbury Halloween shape cookies are adorable as-is, but you can kick things up a notch with an adorable layering trick that's so, so easy.
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Exclusives
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According to an expert, here are the key differences you need to consider before you try swapping chicken eggs with quail eggs in your favorite recipes.
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Cleaning Tips
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If opening your kitchen cabinet gives you anxiety, it's time to look for better storage solutions. Here's an affordable tip that's easy to implement.
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Stores And Chains
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Redditors are raving about this one frozen staple you can find at Aldi; it's premium quality without the premium price tag and makes for a great dinner.
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We all have that drawer, bag, or trunk of shame, overflowing with chaotic reusable grocery bags. Here is how you can tame the chaos, origami style.
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Kitchen
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If you're in the market for a new citrus juicer, why not get one that doesn't require you to cut it open? This tiny gadget does all the work for you.
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Shopping Tips
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Designer dishware elevates any kitchen aesthetic, but that high-end appeal often comes with a hefty price tag, especially when it comes to a particular brand.
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