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An aerial shot of beach-front rental homes situated on the coast of the Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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Josephine Matyas

Josephine Matyas has enjoyed a globe-trotting career as a travel writer and book author over the past 20+ years. In all honesty, it has been a way to feed her addiction to travel. She has published thousands of articles in newspapers, magazines and major websites, and specializes in history and culture, soft-adventure and eco-tourism. These days, she’s added RV travel – in a minimalist camper van – to her passions as it allows her family to experience special destinations in an authentic way. She’ll talk your ear off when it comes to travel.

http://www.writerwithoutborders.com

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Best Free Things to Do on the OBX

By Josephine Matyas on Apr. 15, 2024

Oh-so often the highlights of a destination come with a hefty dip into your wallet. Quite the opposite is true on the Outer Banks—that gorgeous 130-mile strip of barrier island off North Carolina’s…

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The Outer Banks: A Fantastic RV Destination

By Josephine Matyas on Jan. 17, 2024

Mountains or beach? That’s the age-old travel question. If push came to shove it would be close, but I’d have to give my vote to the beach. However, I like my beaches with a bit of an authentic…

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Road Tripping with Your Dog to the Outer Banks

By Josephine Matyas on Mar. 08, 2022

From fall through winter and spring, Canadians are on the move in search of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and experiences away from ice and snow. In many cases it’s the whole family on the move—and…

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