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Savor Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida- the home of the Ringling Museum of Art, extensive shopping, breathtaking bay, and the nation’s number one beach. I’m very proud to be able to call this town home, and...

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Muskegon, Michigan!

In the Great Lakes State of Michigan, there is a city that was oncenicknamed the Lumber Queen of the Mid-West; this city is Muskegon. It obtained this nickname because of its resources, such as dense forests...

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All About My Little Home Town, Kenosha Wisconsin

The city of Kenosha has many enjoyable things to see and do all year round.  You can go fishing or to the beach in the summer, or go sledding or ice-skating in the winter. ...

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Rochester, New York

When looking for a prime vacation spot, none can beat the city of Rochester, New York. This city holds many attractions that appeal to a large variety of interests for all ages. Whether it's...

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Hidden Gem

     It was a mile walk. Well, 0.9 miles exactly, if one plans to take the same walk I did, from the parking garage on the Country Club Plaza to Southmoreland Park. And what a beautiful...

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Montgomery Alabama: Where the Past Meets the Future

          Montgomery Alabama offers a variety of activities that are not only fun, but also educational. The city provides a plethora of examples of our countries past while...

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Quaint and Fierce: Burke, Virginia

Burke is a small little suburban town in Virginia, full of peaceful scenery, and a loving community. While it’s not the ideal picturesque town that would be used for a painting on the surface,...

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Where Everyday Meets New Meaning

Located in Lincoln Heights in Lincoln Park right next to East Los Angeles College and a walk away from the USC Institute for Global Help, is a place that is rich with culture. Plaza De la Raza is...

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Caution: Disasters Make Attractions

October 29th, 2012. Unfortunately, this was the dreaded day Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. A category 3 hurricane, houses were left flooded and power lines were tangled everywhere. That week, everything...

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Vermont Gold

Born and raised in Vermont, I have experienced the splendor of the Green Mountain’s five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter and mud.  Whether the trees are covered in piercing green...

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Visiting Coppell, Texas

Coppell, Texas. A small city in the greater Dallas area that is home to about 40,000 residents including...

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COLORADO SPRINGS (AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL)

Waking up in the morning and breathing fresh mountain air is often a reminder of my love for my hometown of Colorado Springs.  Almost everyday I see the sun shining down on...

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The Upper West Side – A City Within a City

I was lucky enough to have been born in the Big Apple almost 17 years ago. Although I was raised in the Bronx, I identify more with the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where my grandparents live. These days,...

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White Cloud: A Hidden Town

Most people would write a blog about their hometown or a foreign place like London or Paris. I have chosen a place that is hidden and unknown to many. It is a place that I feel...

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The Blunt Truth About Los Angeles

1.In the metropolitan city of Los Angeles the question is not what to do, but what not to do! Ranging from a myriad of sightseeing activities to shopping centers, LA is a key travel destination for visitors...

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The Perfect Trip Is Not Far Away

When thinking over the many places I’ve visited in my life, I can’t help but come to the realization that my favorite is in my own backyard. From long walks around the lake at Cranes...

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Ken Caryl Valley–The Mountain Escape

Aspens wave their leafy hands in the air as chirping birds fly above their branches. Deer leap and canter through fields of gold, on their way back to their mountain dens. Water streams down a hill...

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A Little Town Called Villa Corona

Traveling is only one of the many beautiful things people love to do. It gives us the opportunity to meet and see things we otherwise would’t. It opens our mind and soul to new things and sets...

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Rockville: Beautiful Nature, Tasty Food and Friendly People

Rockville, Maryland seems too quiet for a vacation spot. Historic landmarks dating from the 1800s are on the same street as the suburban homes and the glass-tiled buildings of companies, and there...

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Diversity in Duke City

Albuquerque is all about diversity. And history. Historic Route 66

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The Melting Pot

I live in a town most people are not familiar with, or if they are familiar with it, there is nothing but hurtful words that escape their mouth. If people would take just one, maybe two hours of...

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Farmingdale- A Unique Blend of Past and Present

Where in the world can one experience the quaintness of a small town, yet still be less than an hour away from beautiful beaches in one direction, and from a glimmering city in another?  The...

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Kit Hill, Cotehele House, and Cream Tea

  Coming from the busy excitement of London, the Tamar Valley...

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Westminster, for Relaxation and Adventure

Upon bringing visitors to Westminster Colorado the first thing I show them is the view from College Hill Library, our castle of reading and workshops. From that hill they can see the sloping and...

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Panama City Beach: There’s More than Meets the Eye

Panama City Beach (PCB) offers more than what the stereotype says; besides the beautiful ocean and delicious cuisine, PCB supports wildlife preservation with St. Andrews State park and the local...

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An Invisible Treasure

Woosh! The wind blows in...

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Alaska – The Last Frontier

Alaska is a unique place to visit that contains rich, natural beauty. There are never-ending opportunities that are always worthy of a picture. Whether you’re here with your children, spouse,...

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Sarasota: I Love Where I Live!

“I love where I live!” This declaration has been repeated so many times, it has become a catch-phrase in our family. It is usually exclaimed as a view of Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico,...

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Portland: Beautiful, Weird, Unique

The first thing people think of when they hear the word "Oregon" is rain.  Dreary, drizzly, non-stop bleariness Oregon. In contrast, I picture the white-crested waves of the Lincoln...

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Historic Countryside Town in NJ You Don’t Want to Miss!

Set deep in southern New Jersey is a quaint, quiet town named Mullica Hill. It’s location is a mere half-hour from big cities such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Newark, Delaware and only an hour...

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“Pickup” a Good Time in Guitartown

I’m not sure if you’ve ever traveled to Wisconsin, but chances are, aside from Madison and Milwaukee, you think of rolling countryside, farms and the occasional sports championship....

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Come Vacation On My Island

I live on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. Although it is many people’s dreams to come to Hawaii, there are more reasons to coming than it’s title of ‘Most Desired Place To...

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Binghamton: The Parlor Community

Binghamton, New York- the “Parlor City” (nicknamed this for its Victorian architecture) - is the carousel (and pierogi!) capital of the world, but is also the birthplace of Rod Serling...

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Room to Breathe

Have you ever needed breathing room in your life?  Have you ever wondered if you could get off the rat-race merry-go-round even for one day and take a deep breath and just relax?  Then...

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Discovering My Past

I am a 3rd generation American, and it wasn’t until I went to Procida, an island off the coast of Naples, Italy, that I truly gained pride for my Italian heritage. I had never...

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Party on the Palouse

Welcome to the exquisite...

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See For Yourself

Corona is a small city in the Riverside County. It's a very quit place to visit with many places to explore. Corona is known as the "Circle City". When Corona was first found it's...

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In Which I Discover Myself in Argentina

The sun was hot, bright, high in the sky, the twelve o’ clock beams filtering in through the heavy wooden shutters of my window. I smiled, waking up softly as one gently caressed my face, like...

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Paradise is a Step in Any Direction

Everyone has their own idea of vacation. For some, it may be skiing in the snowy mountainous terrain; for others, they might envision a picture perfect beach filled with Piña Coladas and gentle...

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Capital of the World!

The World's Capital as some of the townspeople often jokingly nickname the tiny village, is located on the outskirts of a big city in northern Mexico,...

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A Day in San Francisco on Foot

Welcome to San Francisco! I’m glad you could make it. Where are we? This is Midtown Terrace, a little neighborhood that nobody really knows about, so when people ask where I live, usually it’s...

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Continuing History: High School Style

For those of you who have forgotten what high schools like, or just remember the drama and pushing and shoving, Hinkley High School is a great place to revisit and get your fill of high school activities...

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Travel Morocco: The Jewel of North Africa

Entering the city of Fes, Morocco is a sensation never forgotten by any traveler that passes through. Instantaneously, you are transported into a different world, a world that still operates under...

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The Trees In All Their Glory

Colorado – a state known for its magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains. Year-round, thousands of people come to Colorado to witness its natural beauty. Whether it’s...

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The Memories Yet to be Seen

Imagine…  A crystal blue surface The luscious green hues of the thousands of petals and leaves The soft hoots and the cheerful chirps that penetrate the...

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Where Else Better To Go Than the Concrete Jungle ?

Just above the horizon you can see the spike point of the new York city tower. This tower is none other than the Empire State building....

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All Roads Lead to Rome

"Incomparable."  That is one of many words to be used to describe the ancient city that is Rome; nothing in the world can explain the sensation of being in the center of this diverse,...

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The Beautiful Kansas Site

Well hello again everyone! You’ll never guess what happened this past weekend here in Kansas City...nope, you are wrong....

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Oakland, An Artist’s Paradise!

Admit it, Oakland California will strike fear into the hearts of those who believe what they see on the news all the time. A theft here, a shoot-out there, it is easy to consider never coming to...

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Barrio Logan: An Undiscovered Gem

Barrio Logan is just south of the main hub of downtown San Diego. Barrio Logan is a highly diversified community, with a large population of Mexican and other Hispanic residents. The Hispanic name of...

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