Known as the second city, Chicago is second to none. Chicago is a fascinating city with a history documented in its architecture. The best way for a visitor to extract the most information and enjoyment in the least amount of …
A Young Man’s Global Search for the Roots of Gratitude
Ever since I was 16, I was drawn to Buddhism and the magical promise of Nepal and Tibet. While this curiosity continued to percolate in the back of my mind and deep within my soul, I hadn’t thought much about …
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Rafting in the Wake of Georgie White- Wildcat of the Grand Canyon by Linda Ballou
“Wake up people! Find your behind and sit on it,” Captain Adam yelled over the roar of the monster wave spilling into a 20-foot hole- dead ahead. Lava Falls is the most fearsome rapids on the 227-mile Grand Canyon run. …
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Camping Near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks by Bonnie and Bill Neely
When visiting Utah, the state with the greatest number of National Parks and preserved sites, Moab is a MUST because that is the location of two of the most well known and wondrous sites in the Unites States: Canyonlands and …
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Stay In Kissimee Florida: Fun Away From The Masses by Bonnie and Bill Neely
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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Eco Tulum, Mexico, Exotic and Extraordinary by Carmel L. Mooney
If climbing coconut trees to pick coconuts in the morning in search of coconut milk for your coffee sounds like an adventure and dining every night on the beach with the wild jungle for a backdrop sounds like fun….if snorkeling …
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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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New Silver Spirit’s Around-the-World Cruise
The name, Silversea, has always meant the best in cruising – small ships and impeccable service amidst luxurious surroundings. So, when we heard about the line’s newest ship, the Silver Spirit, we were anxious to sail on it. With a …
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 …
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