Now that summer has ended unofficially, with the beginning of school, it is the perfect time to go to Florida for all the fun places that were too crowded during the peak vacation season. The attractions in and around Orlando, …
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FORGET NAW’LINS: IT’S LAKE CHARLES FOR MARDI GRAS by Dean & Nancy Hoch
Whether it’s celebrating the excitement of Mardi Gras, dancing to the dynamic beat of that fabulous Cajun/Zydeco music, or chowing down on some crawfish etouffe, think about changing your focus from the big city buzz of New Orleans and check …
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Rev Your Engines For NASCAR!! by Bonnie and Bill Neely
For years we have been NASCAR racing fans, usually via TV. The first race we attended in person was at the Texas Motor Speedway near where we live. But this year we wanted to go to the hometown of NASCAR …
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Charms of Montreal by Vic Block
Following a bountiful breakfast of dim sum, my wife and I strolled along lanes lined by shops selling merchandise both familiar and unknown to us. Some stores displayed unrecognizable animal body parts, others herbal remedies said to heal a hospital …
Breath-Taking Dallas Arboretum by Terry Zinn
This past spring, just out side of the megalopolis of Dallas, Texas, I had a quick visit to an oasis of water, trees, flowers, ornamental shrubs and architectural hardscapes which complimented the plantings. While the spring blooms were winding down, …
The Newseum: Where the News is News by Fyllis Hockman
You’re a photographer for a big city newspaper, with the chance of a front page photo. Would you change an image to make it more dramatic? Intervene in the photo? Alter the truth? This is one of several ethics questions …
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Hot Restaurants, Cool Places in Palm Springs, California by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Hot season is low season in Palm Spring, California – an exemplary Hollywood hangout and a living museum of mid-century modern architecture. However, summer here is prime time for generous travel deals, and hot days always …
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Portland’s Liquid Assets
For those who think Portland is all about rain, a trip to this lively city will open your eyes to its other liquids – beer, coffee, tea, wine and spirits. But life isn’t all about drinking and Portland shines with …
New Orleans: An Adventure in Dining by Terry Zinn
When you think of travel entertainment, you have to put fine food at the top of your list. New Orleans is always an adventure, as it changes in a nice way, but always keeps its charm. Having visited New Orleans …
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Catching Beads in Lake Charles , Louisiana by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Traveling to the city of Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana, for Mardi Gras, I couldn’t imagine how many discoveries I would make, not only about the unique culture of this Cajun/Creole country, but also about myself. Clad …
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