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The Best Places in America for Walkers and Hikers to Visit

For some people, the ideal vacation is about sitting around and doing nothing. But for some of us, it’s about the exact opposite. Delving into what nature has to offer and exploring incredible landscapes and wilderness is thrilling and fun. So if you’re looking for new places in America where you can walk and hike in stunning surroundings, let's talk about some of the options to consider. There’s something for everyone, and plenty of new places that are worth exploring.
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Holiday Travel Gift List 2018

Can you believe that it's almost Thanksgiving. While I hope you're all excited for your turkey feast, I know you're probably getting stressed about the holidays coming up, so the holiday travel gift list is here! Whether you have a little spend or a lot, there's something for everyone who travels on your list (and even for those who don't really). Here are some of the best things you can put under the tree (or in their stocking, or in a box to ship across the country).

There are a ton of cool...

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How to Plan a Trip to Central California

If you’re thinking of somewhere to head next year, you should be thinking about Central California. It’s a beautiful part of the world with tranquil natural landscapes for you to enjoy. If it sounds like the kind of place that would tempt you, it’s worth learning about how to plan this kind of trip and be prepared for it in the right way. That’s what we’re going to talk about now so read on to find out more.
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Visiting the Abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary

I'm a sucker for abandoned buildings, homes, theme parks, ghost towns. You name it. I'm one of those people who wants to go visit Chernobyl. Well, while in Philadelphia, we spent a good chunk of time taking a tour of Eastern State Penitentiary. Once the most famous and most expensive prison in the world, it is now crumbling and mostly in disrepair. 

While you may not have heard of Eastern State or been there, you are probably very familiar with the prison. The outside walls were the inspi...

Money Saving Tips For Time Share Properties

All travel bugs love the sense of adventure and deep end experience that comes with overseas travel. However, when we truly fall in love with a location, it’s not uncommon for us to want to put down roots there. Thus, we buy a holiday home which we hope will provide us with a home away from home in a beloved holiday location that gives you the same sense of luxury as a hotel, yet with the familiarity and comfort of home. We may hope to retire to this property some day and most likely use it a...

How To Book A Budget Trip To Indonesia

One of the most common misconceptions about travelling is that it is always super expensive. With ridiculous flight prices, pricey accommodation and spending money - it all starts to add up right? 

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The great thing about travel is that it is what you make it. If you learn the tips and tricks of the trade then it doesn’t have to be expensive at all. In fact, you may be surprised at how inexpensive it may be. 
One of the most affordable destinations - if...

Art and Museums of Philadelphia - Part 2

Last week I took you on a quick trip through some art and museums of Philadelphia in Part 1 of this post, and now I want to continue showing you what other awesome things the city has to offer.

Like a lot of other cities, Philly works with local artists to beautify their city, through statues, murals and more throughout the city. Everywhere you look there are amazing things to see from all different sorts of artists in all different mediums. 

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5 Dos and Don'ts of Car Rentals

Most of the time when we travel, we rent a car, but it depends on where we go. Some destinations are easier to get around by car, like Orlando or Los Angeles, and some places are not or it's just more convenient to use public transportation. Of course, there are those destinations we've rented a car in and either wished we hadn't or did a little more research before we went, like Ecuador. 


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