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Hipsters and Wanderers

As a bibliophile and foodie, my excursions into my city tend to include the best bookstore in the world and one of many interesting eateries. The nice thing about where I live is that I am never more than...

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Orange City: Iowa’s Most Unique Cultural Jewel

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Iowa”?  Let me guess:  endless fields of corn, too many cows to count, and possibly no running water.  On the contrary, my friends!  Iowa...

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Shades of Gray: Mixing Light and Dark in St. Petersburg, Russia

For some, it's a place; for others, an idea. Whether tangible or not, everyone has a home, and everyone can speak proudly of its attractions and appeal to visitors. I have two. There is the home I was...

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The Wonderful Land of Coney

Friends and family, ladies and germs, welcome to the one, the only, Coney Island! Cue the circus music and the...

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Strikesville

Come on down to Strikesville! Formerly known as Strongsville, this suburban city quietly nestled just 20 miles outside of Cleveland, Ohio until it was devastated by a teachers' union strike in the Spring...

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My Experience at Our School in Tanzania

Community service has always played an important role in my life. From an early age, I have been dedicated to helping those in need. I volunteered at a preschool, a warehouse where food was being packaged...

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My Hometown

My name is Erin Brown and I live in Ririe, Idaho. Tourists should definitely stop by our small charming town. There are so many things to do and see here. In the winter you can ski at the Kelley Canyon...

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Sunny Yuma, Arizona For Cheap Family Vacations

Yuma, Arizona is the first place to boast that it holds the Guinness World Record as the "sunniest city on earth," with the sun shining 91% of daylight hours. It is also, according to NOAA, the driest,...

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The Top Ten Ski Resorts of Colorado

Whether you’re a never-ever or a seasoned slope veteran, skiing enthusiasts should definitely plan their next wintry weekend at one of Colorado’s award-winning mountain resorts. ...

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