Autumn Near and Far

Cozy Adventures at Home, Across the United States, and Abroad Autumn doesn’t have to begin with a plane ticket, or even dramatically changing leaves. Sometimes it starts right outside your door with softer sunlight, cooler

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Do Travel Advisors Really Save You Money?

Comparing Universal Orlando Vacation Packages One of the biggest questions travelers ask is whether booking directly with Universal Orlando is cheaper than working with a travel advisor. Rather than relying on assumptions, I decided to

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Paper Atlas | Literary Landscapes | Italy

The stories that make us want to pack a suitcase. Venice The City of Falling Angels — John Berendt Setting: Venice, Italy Genre: Narrative Nonfiction About the Book Following the devastating 1996 fire at Venice's

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Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

Some trips are vacations. Others become stories you’ll think about for years. My Pacific Coast Highway road trip was one of those journeys. The adventure began when I landed in Seattle and spent the night

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Best Florida Weekend Getaways

Florida offers far more than beaches and theme parks. From the white-sand shores of the Emerald Coast to historic St. Augustine and South Florida’s glamorous waterfronts, the Sunshine State offers a weekend escape for every

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