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Do Packing Cubes Work? YES, they do!

I am the type of person that unpacks immediately. I arrive in my hotel room and everything is either hung up or put away into drawers. I like to make myself right out home – ... Read more

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16 Essential things to pack for travelling

There are standard packing items and then there are essential things to pack for travelling. Whether e-reader or shot glass everyone has their own version of 'must-haves' for travel. What's yours?

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Why buy the Coastal Mississippi Attractions Pass – for the savings!...

Coastal Mississippi Attractions Pass Known as the secret coast, Coastal Mississippi is beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets alone are spectacular! It is all beaches in small towns, with quaint shops and...

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What are Mystic Societies? Answers are at The Carnival Museum in Mobile Alabama

They were just standing there. On a street corner. In suits, with ties and an umbrella. I looked up at the night sky and didn’t see any imminent rainfall. We notice one, then two, then ... Read more

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The Stunning Botanical Gardens in Bogotá Colombia

I was expecting beautiful tropical flowers and exotic trees – it was the Botanical Gardens in Bogota afterall. I was surprised to see flowers I would more likely find in North America. The large...

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Ultimate Guide to Fruits and Juices of Colombia – with 32 Stunning Pictures

If there is one thing that my mother misses and my dad pined for, it was the fresh fruits and juices of Colombia.  Whether a sweet guanábana or a bittersweet lulo, there are so many ... Read more

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Take easy virtual online museum tours with Google Arts & Culture

As our world begins to narrow down, our ability to wander around public spaces diminishes every day. The effect of covid-19 has become more of a reality to all of us. With the help of ... Read more

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A Secret no Longer – The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs...

An artist, naturalist and mystic, Walter Inglis Anderson was also a great American Modernist who lived in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A recluse in is later years, he was a prolific artist and writer....

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Best Souvenirs to Buy in Colombia

Colombia is a country full of artists, whether they work with fabric, wool, leather, arrow cane or beads, there is so much to take home. Here's a list of the Best Souvenirs to Buy in Colombia...

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Intriguing Whale Watching Online in Quebec Maritime – #ArmchairTraveler

When you are stuck at home and pine to see whales, you can be an #armchair #traveler and visit @QuebecMaritime online.

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Gaudí and Modernist Architecture Tour in Barcelona

One of the most interesting things to do in Barcelona is to take a Gaudi architecture tour in Barcelona. A tour will actually tell you more about the entire modernisme movement which impacted Barcelona...

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9 Water Sports to Try in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach & Fort Morgan, Alabama

There are so many options for Water Sports to Try in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach & Fort Morgan, Alabama - Here is your Ultimate Guide to @VisitALBeaches Water sports!

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Where is Boldt Castle? What to see in Thousand Island, NY

Where is Boldt Castle? This hauntingly beautiful castle is located in the archipelago of the Thousand Islands and straddling the Canada-US boarders in the St. Lawrence River as it exits Lake Ontario,...

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Unlock car rental AARP deals and discounts with member benefits

Too many drivers and not enough cars. No Problem! Unlock Car rental deals and discounts with AARP member benefits @aarpmembenefits

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What’s New in St. Augustine Florida -#floridashistoriccoast

As the summer turns into spring, I would love to be closer to a beautiful beach with killer sunsets. Although we often associate Florida with fairy tale princesses and ruckus beach parties, there is...

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Shopping in Downtown Paris Ontario – Ultimate Gift Guide

Nicknamed the Prettiest Town in Canada, there is much to see in downtown, Paris Ontario. Get ready for the Ultimate Gift Guide compiled by London, Ontario Travel Blog @DownshiftingPRO

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The ABCs of Food Tourism – Delicious Gastro Tourism – 26 Foods to love!

They keep pouring wine. Along with this comes a beautiful box of food that includes the most impressive charcuterie board outside of a restaurant. The thing is it was a restaurant. As the tourism and...

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6 of the Best Road Trips in Quebec Maritime

As the weather continues to improve and we are headed in the right direction with the pandemic, I turn my thoughts to travel plans in the summer. I am optimistic that in late summer or ... Read more

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Seek out luxury: The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan – Hotel Review

Your one request: to get away from it all. No jam-packed itinerary. No small chat with the relatives. No driving around finding parking. But what you really don’t want is mediocre food (especially bad...

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Where’s the best place to watch the sunset in Gulf Shores?

With the beaches now opened in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama, I pine to be back on a beach watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. I fell in love with this area ... Read more

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