I am a planner by nature. I have lists for everything and no where does this quirk in my personality come into play more than when I travel. Imagine my apprehension when an impromptu trip to Chicago, with not one family but two, forced me to venture out without a prearranged agenda. There is one […]
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Located on the northern edge of the south and the southern edge of the Midwest, Louisville, Kentucky is within a day drive of more than half of the United States. While spring brings the excitement of the festive Kentucky Derby, and summer and fall burst with outdoor activities, winter is my favorite time to explore Louisville from the
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In a city as large and diverse as Tokyo, I knew I’d be overwhelmed without a city tour to help me get my bearings. I needed to get to know the layout of the city and I needed more than the maps could provide me. I had a long list of sights to see in
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Los Angeles can be an expensive city to visit, but don’t overlook the free things to do in LA that can be just as much fun while stretching the travel budget. There are plenty of parks, beaches, and places to walk, but here are six FREE ideas that are often overlooked: Griffith Park Observatory The
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by space travel, our solar system and the ongoing public debate over whether or not our human race is actually alone in the universe. While that question, in particular, wasn’t necessarily answered during my visit to Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, I did get a new-found appreciation for
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As the second largest city in the United States, Los Angeles gets it fair share of visitors attracted by the ocean beaches and sunny days. Home to Hollywood, theme parks, museums and beaches galore, LA is as distinctively west coast as New York City is east coast. Los Angeles is also a major city for
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For festivals, look no further than the country of Spain for an exciting reason to celebrate. With as many as 50 festivals to celebrate thoughout the year, a person could literally take in a festival somewhere in Spain just about any week of the year. For me, I have my favorites for no particular reason other than when
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What do thousands of beer cans and a religious dedication to orange juice have in common? A visit to Houston, Texas, is in order to discover the connection. Two men with two different artistic expressions living in two separate neighborhoods, sharing one common goal: to create a shrine to their favorite beverage. Houston’s art scene
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Located along the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. The city was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, and given an Algonquin name meaning “where the river narrows.” Quebec City was originally a walled city and it remaining ramparts, giving it some of its historical charm,
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For years, Indianapolis was derisively referred to as Naptown, but that perception has finally have been laid to rest after the city’s bang-up job of hosting the Super Bowl in February. Visitors from all over the world were shocked to find what most Hoosiers have known for years, the Circle City is filled with culture,
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