Mardi Gras is a colorful spectacle of floats and masked revelers, each a vibrant thread in the tapestry of Mardi Gras traditions. Discover the hidden stories behind the colorful beads, king cakes, and flamboyant parades that define this iconic celebration. I’ve partnered with Hotels.com to share the fascinating history of these Mardi Gras traditions that […]
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Whether you are staying close to home or traveling farther away, keep your pooch safe (and his tail wagging) by following these dog etiquette rules. This petiquette guide will help ensure a “pawsitive” experience for you, your furry four-legged friend, and other people and pets you meet along the way. While I live with two
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With 40 million visitors each year, Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the number one tourist destination in the Midwest. But what if you don’t like to shop? There are still so many things to do at Mall of America! A special thanks to the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau for inviting me to
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Although I’ve spent quite a bit of time exploring California’s beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country, this was my first time touring the area via an electric bike rental courtesy of Pedego Electric Bikes Livermore. Here’s why my first time on a Pedego electric bike was “love at first ride” and why I can’t wait to
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Like many places in Big Sky Country, Billings quickly grew around the expanding railroad in the 1880s. And today, there’s something for everyone when you visit Billings. From history to hiking and mansions to malbec, you won’t want to miss these fun things to do in Billings, Montana. In Travels with Charley, John Steinbeck expressed how
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Compression packing cubes help organize and condense your clothing so there is more room in your suitcase. But do compression packing cubes work? Here’s what I discovered when I gave them a go. I have a confession to make. I live a cluttered life. Sure, I generally know where things are in the piles
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Nothing says family vacation in the US quite like a road trip. They are an affordable way for American families to transport 3.1 children to the beach, the mountains, or Grandma’s house. So it’s no surprise that nearly 70% of all American family vacations are road trips. But packing for a road trip can be overwhelming,
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Don’t let the word “children” in The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis fool you into thinking this attraction is just for little kids. Here’s why you’ll want to visit, even if you’re a preteen, teenager, or full-fledged adult.
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More than three million people visit Arlington National Cemetery annually. While President Kennedy’s eternal flame and the Tomb of the Unknowns are the most visited destinations, here are several other famous graves at Arlington to stop at and pay your respect. Roughly the size of 472 American football fields, Arlington National Cemetery is the final
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