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We drove for two days through bleak desert, flat landscape, stopping just before California border to have a lunch of our last fruit and veggies because we expected them to be taken at the California line by Agriculture Control, but…
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I had no clue. When I began planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, my Google results were plentiful, actually, overwhelming. My friends from China, Julia (Xiaojian) and Yixian, were meeting me in Flagstaff for a three day exploration of…
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I am sweating profusely. My pores are so over-run with liquid that I fear I will float away in a river of my own perspiration. Since I am molting inside a sweat lodge, I figure I can’t go very far….
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Let’s start with a bit of history; Mexico has 31 states set up much like their US counterparts. Many people recognize Mexico City, Acapulco, Cancun and Cabo San Lucas. But I had to check my map when I was invited…
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If you love the Blues, put Chicago on your travel plans for June 12-15. The 32nd Annual Chicago Blues Festival, the largest Blues Festival in the world, is one of the diamonds of Chicago events. The Festival takes place in…
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Are you the person, tattered guidebook in hand, trudging down a worn tourist path? If you’re saying, “Yep, that’s me!” then I have a solution for you: Urban Adventures. According to David, owner of NYC Urban Adventures,“Urban Adventures was launched…
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Fredericksburg, Texas has just added another star in its crown of Great Places to Visit, the Hill Country Film Festival. Please click on this link to see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC9hY3823Y You Tube is updating their features and the video may…
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I’ve never been to the Kentucky Derby, but it’s #3 on my bucket list. I always thought the cost of a seat would be prohibitive (more about that later). In addition to my research, I called my friend, Dick Powell…
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Florida has some of the best beaches in the world, no question. Hawaii, equally great places to dip a toe. There seems to be an endless number of fun-in-the-sun places to relax in a hammock, sip on fruity drinks and…
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Throw off that winter coat and escape to the warmth of the Texas Hill Country at Travaasa Resort & Spa, just 19 miles from downtown Austin. What does mechanical bull riding, cooking classes and the Texas two-step dance lessons have…
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