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July 5, 2013
Six of the Most Magnificent Places to Cycle on Majorca
A Scalextric set for cyclists’ – that’s how 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins once described Majorca, and with a dramatic terrain of steep climbs and winding roads that give way to breath-taking panoramic views, it’s easy to see why so many other cyclists choose to escape the British weather in favour of training here.
July 3, 2013
Florida Culture for the Week of July 1 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of July 1 by Josh Garrick
Now through July 28 -- Theater for Young Audiences’ Sleeping Beauty
July 2, 2013
6 Ways to Get Around Australia
Australia is a big place. Often, when travelers head there, they think of going to one place. But imagine exploring Australia – in a variety of ways! There are so many different ways to get around Australia – and as you know, the journey is the best part! You will find that your travel stories will be much richer, for the diversity of your experiences.
July 1, 2013
Catching the Wave: ISA Surf Competition
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As some would say, “You can’t stop the wave, but you can learn how to surf.” Thousands of people around the world dive into the ocean blue and paddle out on their surfboards to catch the ride of their lives – every day! Teams were formed in twenty-four countries to compete in the International Surfing Association World Championship.
Don’t Leave Home Without These 5 Things
Travel (especially international travel) is exciting, scary, exhilarating, confusing, joyful, and challenging. Does that sound crazy? But it’s true – just as when you’re at home, nothing is ever perfect. People have bad days, accidents happen, the weather is crazy, you get sick – whether you are on the road, or at home.
June 30, 2013
June 28, 2013
Be the Change: Generation Next and Light the Path
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Mahatma Ghandi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” While most of the world is sitting around waiting for change to come, few people are going out to change it themselves. Thoughts soar through people’s heads, stopping them from making the change.
June 27, 2013
Excellent Family Travel Resource: The Travel Mamas’ Guide
You know how, when you are looking for resources, you seem to look and look before you can find the right ones? One family travel author looked and looked for a family travel guide - and when she didn’t find one, WROTE it.
June 26, 2013
Disney + Bowling = Splitsville
A relatively new addition to Downtown Disney, Splitsville is not a typical bowling alley. Including 30 bowling lanes the two story building also contains billiards tables, a menu ranging from burgers to sushi, and music.
San Francisco’s Mosaic Stairway: A Hidden Pleasure
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Several years ago I wrote a travel guide to Michigan’s Thumb. The subtitle was Exploring a Shoreline of Small Pleasures and Unexpected Treasures. The book was my stop-and-smell-the-roses project. I detailed few traditional tourist traps, no rollercoaster kinds of thrills, and no bigger than life resorts.
