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The 8 Most Overrated/Underrated Attractions in Big Cities

Big cities are often at the top of the list for any traveler and there always seems to be a check list of “Major Attractions” that tourists are expected to...

8 Things to Know Before Visiting the Middle East

For many people who live outside the region, the Middle East can seem like a somewhat confusing and chaotic place. Nonetheless, many are compelled to visit for any number of...

10 Things to See and Do in Florence

Florence is the capital city of Italy’s Tuscany region and is historically famous as it’s considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. With a population of approximately 380,000, it is...

Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway of Virginia

Last week I crossed another state off my list for my 50 by 50 project: Virginia. This was my 36th state, so I now have 14 left to go. In...

10 Real Places That Inspired Disney Movies

Everyone loves a good Disney movie, but how do they come up with their locations or inspirations for movies? We found the real-life versions of the movie sets to go...

The Best Ways to Avoid Cruise Ship Rip Offs

The biggest surprise to first-time cruisers is often the bill at the end of the cruise; sometimes even coming in at more than the all inclusive cruise price you already...

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants

Foodies Unite. The list of the world’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2015 was just released. It seems that Europe has dominated once again this year with a slew of restaurants...

10 Things to See and Do in Sarasota

Sarasota is an eclectic city, with a strong urban vibe promising a memorable time. Even the name “Sarasota” has a likable ring to it. The blues of the ocean from...

The World’s 10 Best Whale-Watching Destinations

The practice of observing whales in their natural habitat is most often reserved for recreational purposes, but can also serve as great assistance to marine biologists and those conducting scientific...

Remembering D-Day in Bedford, VA

Today is the 71st anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of France at Normandy beaches that was the turning point in World War II. Last week I had the honor...

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