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The Pilgrim's Way Along El Camino de Santiago
For centuries pilgrims from around the world have followed many routes across Europe on the road to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.
Santiago de Compostela and Galician Spain
As the final stop on The Way of St. James, Santiago de Compostela delivers history, Christianity, and personal achievement in the heart of Spain's most unique region.
North Georgia's Kangaroo Conservation Center
For 25 years a unique institution in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains has been a refuge for kangaroos and other species in need of protection.
Fine Art, Theatre and Dining in Ann Arbor
Even for a good-sized midwestern college town, Ann Arbor Michigan offers a diverse slate of visual & performing arts and dining options, worthy of a much larger city.
Lake Michigan's Beaches, Festivals & Dutch Treat
For Midwesterners, the West Coast of Michigan offers all of the big water advantages of visiting the ocean without the salt water, the drive, or the resort pricing.
Outdoor Attractions in Grand Rapids, Michigan
With outdoor summer concerts, public sculpture displays, art parks, and walkable historic neighborhoods, Grand Rapids is a surprisingly good outdoor getaway destination.
Personal Disaster Preparedness for RV Travelers
Whether the disaster involves losing prescription drugs, a hurricane, or identity theft, contingency planning should be part of every RV traveler's preparations.
Emergency Preparedness and Gear for RVing
Because a good deal of the fun is tied up in their recreational vehicle and other gear, RVers should consider what equipment is essential for a safe & satisfying trip.
River Adventure Travel in British Columbia
The Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia offer whitewater adventure tours that combine jaw-dropping natural splendor, powerful rapids, and a sense of history.
Museums and Festivals in Trondheim, Norway
Deep in fjord country, the original capital of Norway delivers all of the art, history and fair weather festivals one would expect from a modern coastal university town.
Kansas City Jazz, BBQ, Art, History & Nightlife
Known for baseball and barbecue, Kansas City delivers also jazz, top-notch restaurants, arts, history, and nightlife, just as you would expect from any world-class city.
How to Build a Raised Bed Garden Plot
Raised wood-framed garden plots offer a number of advantages for gardeners, including protection from animals, custom soil mixture, and an attractive look.
Scenic Railroads of the American West
In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West.
Santa Fe Plaza and Buffalo Thunder Resort-Casino
The cool air and vibrant surroundings of Santa Fe offer visitors the chance to relax and unwind amidst natural splendor and resort-level pampering and accommodations.
Creativity & Adventure in Northern New Mexico
The majestic landscapes of northern New Mexico have long inspired both creativity and outdoor adventure, quenching visitors' desires to both create, and recreate.
Coastal Norway's Art Nouveau Masterpiece
Art Nouveau architecture, spectacular surroundings and ready access to the fjords have made Ålesund, Norway a cultural oasis in the midst of an outdoor paradise.
Downtown Milwaukee Offers Music Arts & Nightlife
In recent years as Milwaukee's downtown has shifted from a brewing and manufacturing economy to an atmosphere that offers music, arts and nightlife in a lakeside setting.
Bergen is the Key to Seeing the Best of Norway
With history, culture and easy access to the natural world, Norway's second largest city is the ideal starting point for exploring this remarkable country in any season.
Cruising Norway is Warm, Unique, and Affordable
Cruising the coast of Norway emphasizes the area's natural beauty, the native peoples, and offers the possibility of taking adventure excursions among the fjords.
Battlestar Galactica Prequel Soon To Be Released
Set more than fifty years before Battlestar Galactica (BSG), Caprica lays a cultural foundation for the cult science fiction TV series that aired from 2004-2009.
Page Arizona is the Center of the Grand Circle
With more than a dozen National Parks, National Monuments and other notable landmarks nearby, Page Arizona is the center of a Grand Circle of America's natural wonders.
Barter System Offers Alternative to Cash Economy
Long before governments minted coins and printed currency, mankind found ways to trade whatever skills or items they possessed in abundance for the things they needed.
Suggested Reading List for Screenwriters
Good screenwriting requires a mastery of not just story, but also strict adherence to format and a host of industry conventions that are best learned from the experts.
Chauvin Sculpture Garden & the Art of Kenny Hill
Set deep in Louisiana bayou country, the story of artist Kenny Hill's enigmatic sculpture garden is a tale of artistic beauty, creation and unexplained abandonment
Freelancing Free Agency & Work At Home Careers
Recent technological advances and changes in the business world make the case for freelancing, free agency and self-employment not just plausible, but highly compelling.
Popular British TV Action/Adventure Shows
While the world may take its lead from the U.S. regarding action, adventure and suspense television, British TV producers have also produced a few good action thrillers.
Historic Sites in Central & Southern New Jersey
Southern and central New Jersey are filled with attractions that tell the stories of the area's early history and its vital role in the founding of the United States.
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountain National Park
During the 75-year existence of Great Smoky Mountain National Park the towns just outside the Tennessee side of the park have become wildly popular in their own right.
Beach, Boardwalk and Nature On the Jersey Shore
For many people going "Down the Shore" is the ultimate summer escape. But southern New Jersey offers more than just casinos, surf, saltwater taffy, and the boardwalk.
Albuquerque's Wild West Attractions
The mountains and desert around Albuquerque provide the ideal backdrop for remembering, reenacting and experiencing the Wild West and the Native American West.
Amsterdam Art and Culture Museums
Alongside the masterworks of Dutch art and culture, global history, culture, customs and artifacts imported by Dutch traders are Amsterdam's greatest gift to travelers.
Wild West & Frontier West in Vegas
Las Vegas, New Mexico's long history of gunfighters, the Rough Riders and the Santa Fe Trail make it a must see destination for Wild West and Frontier West enthusiasts.
Albuquerque's Airborne Adventures
As the world's premiere hot air ballooning location, surrounded by towering peaks and cliff top pueblo villages, Albuquerque, New Mexico is filled with aerial adventures.
Amsterdam Offers Easy and Rewarding Travel
Amsterdam is a traveler's delight, offering a mélange of arts, culture and nightlife in a city blessed with efficient public transport and links to the rest of Europe.
Easygoing Austin is Texas' Capital of Creativity
While San Antonio may have its history, Austin's food, music and film scene mark it as the undisputed hip, high-energy, brash younger brother of Texas Hill Country.
San Antonio's Historic Past and Relaxing Present
With a turbulent past, missions, the Riverwalk and spring Fiesta, San Antonio stands out as Texas Hill Country's wise elder sister who likes to have a good time.
Culture and Adventure in Fredericksburg Texas
In the surprisingly cool green hills of Central Texas, Fredericksburg has become the getaway spot for escapees from Austin, San Antonio and much farther afield.
Texas Hill Country Offers Unexpected Variety
The rolling green hills and rivers of Texas Hill Country offer travelers a blend of history, food, wine, music, culture and outdoor adventure.
How to Host a Holiday Wassail Party
A wassail party is a traditional holiday gathering intended to earnestly express the wish that host and guests alike should have a hearty, healthy and happy life.
A Brief History of Wassail
As a tradition meant to celebrate and promote health, wealth and good fortune around the holidays, it's hard to beat wassail and wassailing for fun and a sense of purpose