Emerson Resort & Spa, New York
The Emerson, a quiet, New York Metro-area resort, provides a perfect mother-daughter spa getaway or teen weekend for families who want to enjoy the Catskills together. Emerson Resort and Spa The...
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No Lions, No Tigers, But Snot Rockets! Oh. My…
After one month of life in Russia, the universe has shown me yet again how incapable I am at playing nice with others. Having a personality that my loving parents refer to as 'being larger than life',...
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Cali for Real na
(California) All I could see were hundreds of white windmills spinning in the breeze across the mountains, and I knew we weren't in Arizona anymore. Living in Phoenix, a mere five hour drive...
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My Trip to Haiti
The first time I went to Haiti I was 16 years old. I traveled down with a church group, and taught an English Camp during the summer for two weeks. Ever since, I've loved the country and the people....
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Water[melon] for Elephants
The rough, wrinkly trunk wraps itself around the hunk of squash I hold in my outstretched hand...then promptly tosses it away, reaching out again expectantly for another snack. "She's...
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No Shoes, Just Service
Red dirt. Hot, sticky air. Children laughing. Chai brewing. Tumaini Orphanage is alive with the happiness of their 52 orphaned children and the volunteers were just as excited to be part of this unique...
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Top Family Camps in the East
Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...
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a breath of fresh air
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert...
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