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A Masaai woman in traditional garb / Photo Marc Veraart
Inner travel helps you learn more about yourself - and just as importantly, other cultures.
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It often seems the highest compliment a travel experience can get is, “ohhh, how authentic.” Authenticity is the lauded stamp supposedly verifying the traveler has really made contact with another culture.
Hopefully, you answered with a resounding “YES” to that question being that I intended for it to be
rhetorical… I have only been to the Mexican side of the Caribbean and not to the many other destinations like St. John, USVI and Tortola, BVI. Like Mexico, the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands have much beauty and ancient history to be explored.
I have never made it to Wisconsin but the more I hear about this state I should plan a trip sooner than later. Sitting on the banks of the mighty Lake Michigan just north of Green Bay by about an hour is Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Every season is a good reason to visit here.
With winter vastly approaching, the state of Wisconsin definitely feels the cold and chill in the air especially being near the lake. Winter activities like skiing, snow-shoeing, ice-skating and sledding are all very prominent in these neck of the woods. Of course, the Green Bay Packers make for a good time if you can weather “the weather”. I have always enjoyed watching the Packers play in the snow on TV just to wonder how they keep hold of the football. You can definitely find respite indoors and curl up in front of a nice cozy fire and enjoy a hot chocolate or latte at the local cafe or at one of the many quaint bed and breakfasts that can be found in the area.
Tags: There, Way, More, Wisconsin, than, just, cheese, Door, County, Sturgeon, BayIt’s hard to imagine when you’re stuck in rush hour traffic on the Washington Beltway or creeping bumper to bumper through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel that the serene small towns of the Chesapeake Bay are just a short drive away.
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is far removed from the urban corridor of the Mid Atlantic coast. Its Southern roots run very deep. This was one of the areas first colonized by the British and its people embraced the bucolic plantation culture that thrived prior to the Civil War.
Those who remain there live close to nature and move at a slower pace. Much of the work, culture and recreation revolves around the dominating body of water we call the Chesapeake Bay. Here a just a few of the interesting places to consider for a Chesapeake Bay vacation:
Tags: Cheaspeake, Bay, Getaways.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} John McCain is angry, confused and out of touch. He must not succeed in blocking important political change in America.
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McCain looking glum.
If elected, chances are that John McCain would preside over disasters far more bloody, expensive and misguided than those of President Bush.
Tags: Why, There, Way, Voting, For, McCain.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} John McCain is angry, confused and out of touch. He must not succeed in blocking important political change in America.
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McCain looking glum.
If elected, chances are that John McCain would preside over disasters far more bloody, expensive and misguided than those of President Bush.
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Northern California is a great place to get away to and the Mendocino area is without a doubt one of the best spots you can choose for a romantic weekend for two.
Start with a leisurely scenic drive from San Francisco north along the Pacific coast through the redwood forests and beside windswept coves. If you don’t have a convertible, rent one for the weekend. You want the mood to be perfect, don’t you?
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Heading to Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand and looking to play some golf while you are there? With over 70 golf courses to choose from every kind of golfer can find his or her match. Most of the golf courses consist of water hazards and plenty of sand bunkers to make the game even more interesting.
The Man O’ War course boasts of back to back island greens and water on mostly every hole. Contrary to most coastal golf courses where the layout is flat the Glen Dornoch course actually has high undulations built into the course to create shot-making at its’ finest. Myrtle Beach also is home to a TPC (Tournament Players Championship) course that allows the amateur golfer to play where the pros play.
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I love vacation rentals.? I have a husband, 2 kids - and a couple dogs - so when we vacation it’s a moving department store/zoological park.? We are dragging around the favorite bunny for sleeping, the special pillow, extra pup treats and the video games.? That’s a bunch of junk to cram in your run-of-the-mill hotel room.? Vacation Rentals are the perfect alternative - there’s plenty of room, you can cook breakfast (or throw donuts at everyone, including the dogs) so you dont have to get up at 7am while you’re on VACATION.? Bonus points - they usually have a washer and dryer - and more than one TV.? It’s like being at home - but you’re not!? A vacation rental at the beach is a necessity - here’s why:
Tags: Reasons, Vacation, Rentals, and, Beaches, ALWAYS, mixLosing your passport or bank cards on the road sucks. Not having the numbers accessible sucks even more.
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For most of us our day to day life takes place in our homes, apartments and offices.
Each of these locations contain pretty much everything we own, need to survive and identify who we are. Somehow though, when we travel we are able to condense all these ???essentials??? into one or two small bags, carry them on our shoulders and hoist them onto trains.
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