San Antonio River Tour: Getting the Lay of the River

March 13, 2013
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You know how when you visit a new city, you always want to take the first day to get the lay of the land on foot, by bus, or even by driving around? Well, in San Antonio, the San Antonio River (and the Riverwalk) is such a central part of the city, that one of [...]

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Mi Tierra: An Unforgettable Restaurant in San Antonio

March 6, 2013
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As you walk through the entrance of Mi Tierra, you pass by the bakery, which smells so divine it nearly brings you to your knees. Mexican music playing in the background sets the mood for what you are about to experience. But more than anything, you should brace yourself for the visual feast you’ll find [...]

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Visiting Iolani Palace on Oahu

February 27, 2013
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Did you know that we used to have royalty here in the U.S.? Funny how that never made it into the history books I studied in school. I didn’t know until I was planning my trip to Hawaii that the 50th state was once a kingdom with a monarchy, and that because of this, the [...]

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Travel Gear Review: The Scottevest Women’s Travel Vest

February 20, 2013
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Let’s get this out of the way first: This is not a sponsored post. I wanted to review this vest in case anyone else is thinking about buying one. The Scottevest is an article of travel clothing that has been around for several years. The premise behind the vest is that it helps you save [...]

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Travel Gear Review: The 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

February 13, 2013
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I’ve come to accept that I’ll never be a carry-on only traveler. I’ve tried it three times now, and I don’t like it, for reasons I’ve outlined before. For me, checking my suitcase and just bringing my backpack on the plane as a carry-on makes for a much easier flying experience. Except it hasn’t been [...]

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What’s the Big Deal About Solo Female Travel?

February 9, 2013
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When the news was reported last week about the murder of Sarai Sierra, a young mother from New York who was traveling on vacation alone in Turkey, I immediately felt sadness for her and the family who lost her. What a tragic outcome for what should have been the trip of a lifetime. My second [...]

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5 Favorite River Walks in 5 Fabulous Cities

February 6, 2013
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Humankind has been drawn to rivers for as long as we’ve drawn breath. Songs and poems have been written about rivers, and many world mythologies have at least one important story about a river. In mythology, crossing a river marks an important part of a journey. The River Styx in Greek mythology was the border [...]

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Random Musings From A Solo Traveler in San Antonio

January 30, 2013
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Last week when the temperatures in Vermont dipped down into the negative digits, I was basking in the 70-degree sunshine in San Antonio, Texas. My timing could not have been better. I expected to have a wonderful time during my first trip to Texas, and I did. Still, San Antonio wasn’t without its challenges. Over [...]

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Are You Up for a Challenge?

January 23, 2013
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Do you have a competitive spirit and a charitable heart? Then today’s post is for you. In Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days, Phileas Fogg makes a wager with members of his club to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. He brings his valet with him and together, they experience all sorts [...]

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