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Discover Amelia Island, Florida for yourself ~ You’ll be glad you did

Discover Amelia Island, Florida for yourself ~ You’ll be glad you did

Amelia Island is located just off the coast of north Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.  This part of the southern United States exudes much history and natural beauty.  Fort Clinch is a military base that dates back to 1847 and saw action in both the Civil and Spanish-American wars.  Amelia Island is now a vacation destination for anyone looking for coastal enjoyment and seclusion.  Fernandina Beach has a historic downtown that offers the visitor a multitude of shopping amenities ranging from surf shops to book stores.

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How Did The Backpacker Cross The Road?

How Did The Backpacker Cross The Road?

How did the backpacker cross the road? Care, Caution and Confidence are key. Follow the tips in this traveler’s guide to pedestrian safety and you’ll get to the other side in one piece.

Crossing streets in foreign countries is often a daunting task. In big cities like Bangkok or Delhi, it can seem as if stop signs, red lights and crosswalks all mean GO FASTER!

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How Did The Backpacker Cross The Road? With These 6 Easy Tips

How Did The Backpacker Cross The Road? With These 6 Easy Tips

How did the backpacker cross the road? Care, Caution and Confidence are key. Follow the tips in this traveler’s guide to pedestrian safety and you’ll get to the other side in one piece.

Crossing streets in foreign countries is often a daunting task. In big cities like Bangkok or Delhi, it can seem as if stop signs, red lights and crosswalks all mean GO FASTER!

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You Did It! BNT Surpasses 1000 RSS Subscribers

Thanks. Thank you Ian. Thank you Laura. Thank you Mom. Thank you Cedric, Eva, Cam, Ekaterina and Jacob. Thank you Marilyn, Emily, Daniel and Guylaine.

Thanks to all of you - our wonderful, curious, loyal Brave New Travelers.

Your enthusiasm and support makes editing and publishing this scrappy online magazine a joy.

You encourage us with your comments and enlighten us with your contributions. As of yesterday, you answered our challenge and have lifted Brave New Traveler up over the magic mark of ONE THOUSAND RSS subscribers. Your enthusiasm and support makes editing and publishing this scrappy online magazine a joy.

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Explore Maine - You?ll Be Glad You Did

Maine Vacation Resource

The Maine Department of Transportation has a killer website about what to see and do in this diverse coastal state. It’s called Explore Maine and you’ll find this online resource helpful whether you plan to travel by air, car, bike, ferry, public transit or a combination of methods.

Explore Maine - You?ll Be Glad You Did

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