North America
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When Flying was a Special Occasion
My Dad always told me stories about how when his family traveled to Europe, it was A REALLY BIG DEAL. People took flying and themselves very seriously.
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What it Means to be An American
I’ve traveled to many beautiful, fascinating countries in my thirty-four years on this planet. I’m constantly reordering my favorite places around in my head, readying myself for those: “what’s your favorite country?” questions.…
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What it Means to be An American
It's difficult being an American sometimes, but it's the greatest country on Earth!
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The Business of Travel Blogging: Reflections from TBEX in Toronto
“How do travel bloggers make money?” “Is this really a thing that you can do, like a real profession?” These are just some of the questions, accompanied by looks of wondrous confusion, that…
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Festival International de Louisiane: Fall In Love With The World
The Festival International de Louisiane flies under the radar on the American festival circuit. Not many people outside of southern Louisiana know about it.
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French Quarter Festival In New Orleans: The Cat’s Out Of The Bag
French Quarter Festival, the kid sister of the more popular Jazz and Heritage Festival, remains one of Southern Louisiana’s most cherished celebrations. Once one of NOLA’s best kept secrets, it is quickly becoming not…
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French Quarter Festival In New Orleans: The Cat’s Out Of The Bag
French Quarter Festival, the kid sister of the more popular Jazz and Heritage Festival, remains one of Southern Louisiana's most cherished celebrations.
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My Travel Focus This Year: Nurturing Friendships
Why do we travel? Some of the most common thematic reasons that come to mind are: relaxation and vacation, adventure and fun, discovery and enlightenment, to visit family, to escape them…. to name a few.…
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My Travel Focus This Year: Nurturing Friendships
Nurturing Friendships: Sometimes I seize an opportunity, like a planned work or family trip, and tag on another country or two due to sheer proximity.
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Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC
What happens when you mix flowers, food, music, friends and that long-awaited for spring-time weather? A whole lotta fun times, that’s what! I’m speaking of the annual, two-week long celebration of peace, love…
