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5 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THANKSGIVING

1. Four towns named ‘Turkey’ In the United States, four different towns in Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana are named Turkey. 2. A lot of calories are consumed The average number of calories consumed during Thanksgiving festivities amounts to 4,500. 3. You can celebrate Thanksgiving 17th-century style If you want to experience Thanksgiving like it was back in the 1600s, part of Plymouth, Mass is still more or less the same as it was back then — tickets for… Read More "5 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THANKSGIVING"

Inside the New Casa Silencio, a Oaxacan Boutique Hotel With Its Own Mezcal Distillery

Mexico has no shortage of beautiful resort destinations, from Los Cabos to Punta Mita and beyond, but it often takes venturing to some of the country’s more remote spots to really connect with its culture and traditions. Now, a new hotel is making it easier to do just that—without sacrificing luxury and style. Nestled within the Valley of Xaaga (the Valley of Silence), an hour from the city of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, Casa Silencio is a design-forward boutique hotel… Read More "Inside the New Casa Silencio, a Oaxacan Boutique Hotel With Its Own Mezcal Distillery"

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic. The new rules, to be announced Wednesday, will allow fully vaccinated foreign… Read More "US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated"

Travel Like a Local With These Easy Tips

Almost everyone loves to travel, and for good reason. It’s obviously fun and horizon broadening, but traveling also is good for your health. It can build both social ties and deepen personal interactions. Taking a solo trip can boost your independence, confidence, and self-reliance. But more than that, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, traveling also can lower your risk for such health conditions as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, and more. If that doesn’t convince… Read More "Travel Like a Local With These Easy Tips"

‘Stairway to Heaven’

A favorite with Instagramers the city of Honolulu has decided to destroy its iconic ‘Stairway to Heaven’ mountain trail. In spite of a $1,000 fine, many would illegally climb its 3,922 narrow steps The Honolulu City Council has set aside $1million to destroy the terrifying yet popular hiking trail and Instagram-worthy site Haiku Stairs, aka Stairway to Heaven. What is one of the most famous man-made wonders of the USA for almost 70 years is still attracting about 4,000 visitors… Read More "‘Stairway to Heaven’"

Hidden Grand Canyon Oasis Is a Must-See for Any Nature Adventurer

The Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural sights in the United States, and while many know of the incredible rock formations, it’s unsurprising that there would be some hidden gems few know about throughout the thousand-mile gorge. One of those hidden gems is Havasu Falls, a gorgeous oasis of waterfalls and blue-green pools hidden among a daunting 10-mile hike. Havasupai can be translated to “The people of the blue-green waters,” who live near the Havasu River and… Read More "Hidden Grand Canyon Oasis Is a Must-See for Any Nature Adventurer"

Funny Photos Taken on Planes: You’ll Be Rolling in the Aisles

Listen, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that long flights are the worst. Nobody enjoys being shoulder to shoulder with a stranger in a flying vehicle for hours, right? But You have to admit that flying is one of the most awesome experiences you can ever have. Putting aside the airplane food and sometimes rude flight staff, flying is fun, and then there are times when it’s plain hilarious! Whether you’re flying for a business trip or a… Read More "Funny Photos Taken on Planes: You’ll Be Rolling in the Aisles"

If your favorite color is yellow

What is the meaning and the psychology of the color yellow and how does it influence us? Is your favorite color yellow or do you drive a yellow car, if so what does that say about your motivations and personality traits? The Meaning of Yellow Color Yellow is the brightest of all the colors, it’s the brightest color that the human eye can see. When we see yellow we think of summer, sunshine, vacation, fun, and generally pleasant thoughts. It’s… Read More "If your favorite color is yellow"

8 Cities to Visit Before All of Your Friends Catch On

It’s always a challenge to pick your next travel destination. There are tons of places around the world that will amaze and delight anyone who comes to visit, but visiting somewhere with a lot of people means dealing with tourists. Sometimes it’s nice to get away to a quiet spot that hasn’t been visited by other travelers. The hard part is figuring out where you can go that actually has interesting things to do without massive crowds. Think about heading… Read More "8 Cities to Visit Before All of Your Friends Catch On"

Chicago was just voted the 2nd most beautiful city in the world

When you’re describing Chicago to out-of-towners, which adjectives come to mind first? If “beautiful” is near the top of the list, you’re in good company: Chicago was just ranked the second most beautiful city in the world (and the first in North America) by 27,000 Time Out Index survey voters from across the globe. How do we know this, you ask? A whopping 79 percent of voters—a percentage second only to Prague—deemed the city beautiful, beating out famously gorgeous spots… Read More "Chicago was just voted the 2nd most beautiful city in the world"

How to Run with a Baby: 10 tips to enjoy it & stay safe

One of the things I was most looking forward to when I was pregnant was running with our baby. I ran all throughout my pregnancy, and I even ran the day I went to the hospital to have him. And now that I’m a mom of a 10 month old, my new favorite thing in the world is running with him in the stroller. But, getting out the house to run is much more of an ordeal now that I’m… Read More "How to Run with a Baby: 10 tips to enjoy it & stay safe"

Most Scenic Accessible Hikes In U.S. National Parks

While the National Park Service has hiking trails through the most rugged landscapes in the country, there are a lot of people who just want to go for a short easy walk on a fairly flat surface — whether it’s someone in a wheelchair, someone with toddlers, or someone who otherwise just wants or needs a fairly easy place to go for a stroll and experience the park. I’m a retired park ranger. I’ve spent many, many hours at visitor center… Read More "Most Scenic Accessible Hikes In U.S. National Parks"

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