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5 Must See Destinations in Queensland

Guest Post by: Kristine Vicencio One of Australia’s most popular states is Queensland. This comes as no surprise, considering it is home to some of the most popular destinations in the world and such a wide range of outdoor activities. As a traveler, you will find that there is no...

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Helmet required to ride a bike???

Today I was riding a bike down a pathway along the water, when I thought I’d take a quick break to enjoy the view of a passing ferry.  I was straddling the bike, just minding my own business, when a motorcycle cop stopped to ask me where my helmet was? ...

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Five sensational Santa Fe restaurants

The next time you're in Santa Fe, New Mexico...be sure to visit at least one of these five sensational restaurants. Anasazi Restaurant offers a welcoming, fine-dining experience wrapped in elegant and rustic Southwestern decor. Lead by chef Juan Bochenski, Anasazi stands out for its healthful and artistically presented meals.  The...

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Best New York attractions for sports fans

Guest Post by: Adam Rowley With popular attractions and sights such as the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park, there are plenty of things to see and do in New York for the majority of tourists. However, sports fans in particular are in for a...

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Charlottesville is foodie paradise

I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Charlottesville, Virginia this summer for Rand McNally and USA Today's, "Best of the Road." Our mission was to find the "best food" in small town America.  What we found in Charlottesville was simply a foodies paradise. We sampled nearly twenty different Charlottesville restaurants,...

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Travel Channel’s Best of the Road segment

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Earlier this year I drove 4700 miles, stopped by 97 restaurants and tried nearly 400 meals in a quest to find the best food in small town America. I traveled from Virginia to Walla Walla, Washington with a teammate and film crew in tow as part of the Travel Channel's...

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Ten unique eats and creative food dishes

Through my travels I've had an opportunity to experience some remarkable restaurant meals...here are ten unique eats and creative food dishes you've probably never had before.Ā  Leave a comment below and let me know which one of these food photos strikes your fancy. Description of above photo: Sous vide Sockeye...

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Topless woman causes biker, boarder and blader to collide!

It was a fantastic day out today, so I went for a bike ride along the Alki Beach boardwalk in West Seattle.Ā  I’m just minding my own business, enjoying the weather, the salt air…when all of a sudden a huge collision occurred right in front of me.Ā  There were two...

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Recommended Lodging

I stay in a lot of outstanding B&Bs/Inns and boutique hotels each year, however only the best of the best receive the "Recommended Mike's Road Trip" badge (shown right).Ā  You can rest assure that staying in any of the following establishments will be a memorable experience. Note: Sometimes there are...

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Mini-Guide to Mayrhofen

Guest Post by: Andrew Weller Thinking of an adventurous ski holiday in the Alps, or maybe just some peace and quiet in the Tyrolean valley?Ā  If you want to get off the beaten path, look no further than the quaint and charming village of Mayrhofen. Flanked by the Penken and...

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What is the #1 sign NOT to dine?

Have you ever been to a new town, looking for a good place to eat?  Read on and I’ll give you my number 1 tip on what to look for. You know how they say, ā€œdon’t judge a book by its cover?ā€  Well, pardon my French, but that’s just PC...

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Today was a tour of the “Museum of Glass”

As some of you may know, I have an artistic side that yearns to be fed. I have always gravitated toward the arts. Over the years I've taken many art classes...from metal sculpture, clay, photography, forging, stain glass, fused glass to glass blowing. As a matter of fact, I did...

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Ten towns not to miss this summer

Summer is a wonderful time to take a road trip, and these ten towns provide stellar options. Each of these communities has everything you need to have a memorable vacation—from outstanding lodging options, culinary delights, sensational scenery to fun activities. Whitefish, Montana Whitefish is located in the northwestern part of...

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Frazier Falls – an easy hike with a big reward

Frazier Falls is located just above Grayeagle, California and is about 6200 feet in elevation.  The 1.4 mile round trip hike is both easy and quite scenic.  This area experiences heavy snowfall in the winter, the melt-off  flows from the Lakes Basin into Frazier Creek on its descent more than...

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