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14 Best Vacation Destinations for Book Nerds
Book nerds pack your bags, here are the best places to visit that are book-centric locations. Bibliophiles will appreciate each of these destinations as an inspiration for your next book based vacation. Get lost in a good book and then get lost in a new place. Here is a list of 14 places where I’ve found unique bookshops or libraries that made my trip more memorable. With each city I’ve included a travel tip to help you start to organize your own itinerary. Plan your vacation to some of these popular destinations and then make sure to add a stop at these libraries or bookshops while you are in town!…
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Dream Vacations for Nature Lovers
You’d be hard pressed to find a corner of Earth without a phenomenal view of nature. Volcanoes, mountain ranges, oceans, jungles, forests and deserts, the world is consistently showing us reminders of how beautiful it can be. Thinking of packing your bags and heading on an adventurous vacation? Here are ten ideas to spark your inner explorer with a list of dream vacations for nature lovers. Landscape Lovers United States National Parks The US has parks across the country, perfect for any nature lover. There are 58 major National Parks in America so you could essentially take years just visiting different US parks as your vacation time. It’s…
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Beauty In My Backyard: A Day Hike Near Pittsburgh
I grew up outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and although I don’t live there any longer, I spend a lot of time visiting Western Pennsylvania. I’m always looking for something active to do in and around the city, there are lots of activities to explore but the best day hike near Pittsburgh has to be Ohio Pyle State Park. Here is what you need to know to make the most of your day trip to Ohiopyle. A Laurel Highlands Day Hike With over 20,000 acres in the park, the 70 miles of trails allows for some beautiful day hikes or a multi-day backpacking trip. The state park and trails are open…
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An Indianapolis Can’t Miss Weekend
This is the best of the Midwest. I’ve compiled a list of my “can’t miss” weekend in Indianapolis to take your itinerary to the next level and make sure you find all the secrets, hot spots and fan favorites. Indiana itself has a lot to offer but I made sure to put a list together that highlights all of the Circle City attractions you could knock out over a quick can’t miss Indianapolis weekend activities. Indianapolis Weekend Activities Eats & Treats City Market City Market is much more than a marketplace with vendors, it’s a building for food stalls, a meeting place for locals, an event space for celebrations and…
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Eco Indy: Indiana’s Sustainable City
San Francisco, Portland, or Seattle are all US cities you think of immediately as “green” towns, but what about Indianapolis?  In 2008 the mayor of Indianapolis established the Office of Sustainability, with the task of becoming the most sustainable city in the Midwest. It was evident from the first day we explored the city that huge strides were made to keep Indy clean & green. Neighborhood programs were created making even the city center feel more like home and there were several initiatives helping Indianapolis strive to become the most sustainable city in the Midwest. I was so impressed with the restaurants, transportation and conservation that was being made…
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15 favorites of 2015
Ok, so it’s a good thing the years keep getting bigger in number because my opportunities and experiences keep getting better. The end of the year is the best time for me to reflect on what I’ve worked for each year, and look back on the opportunities that make me feel the most thankful and happy. Up, up, up AND away in Myanmar, Spain AND Turkey The first 31 years of my life I had lived without stepping foot into a hot air balloon and just like that, I got the chance to take not one, not two, but three incredible rides. Each overlooking a different landscape, iconic and unique…
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The Stunning Southwest: Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
Grand Canyon South Rim Tour We formed a row up against the worn, splintered split rail fence, like football teams at the line of scrimmage, we faced our opponents. A half dozen pack mules stood at attention, their reins draped over the post, standing across from us patiently awaiting their instructions. Like my gym teacher in middle school pairing us for square dancing, the head rancher assessed our riding ability and introduced us to our trusty steeds for the morning, I was paired with Biddy, sweet but spunky. I mounted the little beast and we all filed in a close line, making our way towards the trail head, on our way…
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The Stunning Southwest; Photographing Arizona's Horseshoe Bend
I climbed into the backseat of the hybrid car, my Uber driver Dale’s silver ponytail matching the paint of his Prius was peaking out of the bottom of his wide brimmed cowboy hat over his shoulder. Only in New Mexico would your Uber driver look like we were carpooling to the ranch. We chatted on the short ride over to the rental car lot, I thanked him and walked toward the front counter, realizing in the early morning chaos I left my wallet on my hotel bed. That won me another round trip ride with pony-tail Dale and once all of the vehicular transactions were completed, I was behind the…
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“I’m sick of all this wilderness”: A Day at Glacier National Park
Being a full time traveler has many advantages and for me personally the pros far outweigh the cons, for one I get to skip out of a lot of the mundane chores and tasks.  I’m happy to avoid grocery shopping at all costs since I don’t have a kitchen to stock, and since I don’t have a house, I haven’t cleaned a toilet in god knows how long.  Oh, the extra perks of constant travel. This can all seem pretty glamorous from an outsiders perspective as I’m out exploring the world while others are at their desks working in a cubicle.  But when you wake up sick, you can call out…
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Snapshot Sunday: Great Falls, Montana
