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FOR WHAT IS MICHIGAN RENOWNED FOR WHAT IS MICHIGAN RENOWNED Michigan is the 26th state in the union and is a must-visit location since it is full with fascinating sites, people, and customs. The Wolverine State moniker was given to Michigan during its early years in the fur trade of …

BEST ACTIVITIES IN HOOD RIVER BEST ACTIVITIES IN HOOD RIVER Northern Oregon’s Hood River is a port city situated on the Columbia River. Hood River offers a plethora of sights and activities. Hood River is a great place for adventure seekers, but there are lots of leisurely activities available as …

TEXAS: WHAT IS ITS NOTORIETY? TEXAS: WHAT IS ITS NOTORIETY? The Lone Star State is Texas, which is synonymous with the Wild West, broad plains, BBQ, football, and big cities. Before Texas was admitted to the Union, it was a sovereign republic with a number of significant historical sites, chief …

AREA OF KNOWLEDGE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA? AREA OF KNOWLEDGE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA? Being the earliest of the Thirteen Colonies and the first state to secede from the Union, South Carolina is well-known as the Palmetto State or Lowcountry and has deep historical connections. As such, it is a popular location …

WE GOT A LOOK, $1000 PER VISIT WE GOT A LOOK, $1000 PER VISIT Travelers who take to the skies around the holidays are all too familiar with the typical toxic mix of jam-packed airports, unstaffed check-in counters, and congested security lanes. What if it were possible to travel through …

12 SECONDS FOR SECURITY? YOU’LL CLEAR TSA PRECHECK QUICKER THAN EVER 12 SECONDS FOR SECURITY? YOU’LL CLEAR TSA PRECHECK QUICKER THAN EVER Travelers who wish to reach their gate more quickly and easily have long found TSA PreCheck, an expedited security program for trusted travelers, to be a compelling choice. …

TUCKED AWAY IN THE PUERTO RICO RICAN MOUNTAINS, A COFFEE FARM WELL WORTH THE HIKE TUCKED AWAY IN THE PUERTO RICO RICAN MOUNTAINS, A COFFEE FARM WELL WORTH THE HIKE Coffee has a lengthy history in Puerto Rico. Spain brought the crop to the island in the 1700s, and by …

THIS LITTLE PLACE IS NOW FRANCE’S FAVORITE VILLAGE THIS LITTLE PLACE IS NOW FRANCE’S FAVORITE VILLAGE The French people have just cast their votes for their favorite village as part of the annual TV program Le Village Préféré des Français. Who came up on top? The tiny village of Esquelbecq. …

10 BEST PLACES IN PORTUGAL 10 BEST PLACES IN PORTUGAL Portugal, which is situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the border of western Europe, is a sensory extravaganza for tourists, particularly in terms of cuisine. The scenery and places to see in this little nation are varied, ranging from sun-kissed …

WHAT IT’S LIKE FOR A BLIND TRAVELER TO HANDLE THE CHAOS OF CAIRO WHAT IT’S LIKE FOR A BLIND TRAVELER TO HANDLE THE CHAOS OF CAIRO Just two months had passed since the Arab Spring that Tahrir Square had sparked when I landed in Cairo at the end of April …