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Obsessively Curated Travel Guides (and Exclusive Maps!) to 15+ Must-Visit Destinations

With downloadable Google Maps.

Nov 07, 2025
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Since launching Morning Person four years ago, I’ve been lucky enough to travel to some truly dream destinations. I visited Tokyo, Mexico City, Paris, and Greece, among others, with the enviable task of exploring as much as possible, to be able to report back on the best bites and sights, bookstores, and under-the-radar gems. It’s a task I take seriously, and approach with the same level of obsessive curation I apply to every Morning Person issue!

Issue #164: My Ultimate Guide to Planning (and Enjoying) Any Trip

Issue #164: My Ultimate Guide to Planning (and Enjoying) Any Trip

Leslie Stephens
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October 8, 2024
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The over-the-top Google maps I create for each city have become something of a cult-favorite among my friends, and I receive emails every week with photos from your own trips!

Below, I’ve collected my hyper-curated travel guides from 15+ of my favorite places around the world. Read on for guides (most of which come with downloadable Google Maps!), to the following cities. Consider your trip planned! x

  • Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Paris, France

  • Uluwatu, Bali

  • Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico

  • Missoula, Montana

  • Antigua, Guatemala

  • Portland and Bend, Oregon

  • Mexico City, Mexico

  • Lombok, Indonesia

  • Ojai Valley, California

  • Santorini and Athens, Greece

  • Seoul, South Korea

  • New York, New York

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