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Southern Morocco Part Three: Jewels of the Coast
Agadir The third part of our trip started with a long driving day that had us angling west towards the coast. Ouarzazate sits almost squarely in the middle of Morocco. The itinerary had us heading towards Agadir. The last four days or so we were hopping from coastal city to coastal city. Agadir is a
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Activity Review: Welcome to the Sac and Fox Nation Pow-Wow
Growing up, I would spend a week each summer with my brother visiting our grandparents in Oklahoma. Grandma and Grandpa lived on a 40-acre farm, 20 minutes down a dirt road outside of Stroud. For those of you unfamiliar, Stroud itself is in the middle of nowhere and has a population of about 3,000 people.
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Great Ways to Spend a Pleasurable Day in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city that I am well-acquainted with. I visit once a year to attend the USA Dance National Ballroom Dancesport Championships, a ballroom dance competition with competitors from all over the nation. It is always the highlight of my year, as its the largest ballroom competition in USA Dance. The evening shows, where
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Advice Column: Are Museums Worth It?
Everyone likes to vacation differently. Some people like to lounge on the beach, sipping cocktails and sleeping in. Others plan extensive backpacking and camping trips, immersed in nature. Still others like to explore new countries, sampling new cultures and cuisines. When new people travel together, it’s always a challenge to reconcile travel styles. Interestingly, one
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Activity Review: Soaring on a Hang Glider at Lookout Mountain
Introduction I am not a heights person. More specifically, I’m not a “falling” person. That swooping, stomach churning feeling as freefall takes effect is the worst feeling to me. On roller coasters, I learned to grit my teeth through the initial drops so I could enjoy the turns, loops, and speed. Understandably, I have never
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Southern Morocco Part Two: Deserts and Kasbahs
Day 4: Erfoud Morocco has its share of natural wonders. The high Atlas Mountains, of course, but also the Sahara, and a number of gorges and valleys. After crossing the mountains on the first part of the trip, we arrived in the southeast of the country, a region of fertile valleys and arid deserts. The
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Activity Review: Snorkeling across the World
A vacation on the beach. A cruise through crystal-clear water. A great way to appreciate an ocean getaway is by exploring the water. Snorkeling is one of the most accessible water activities. Diving requires a license and expensive equipment. Watersports like skiing, wakeboarding and sailing require a boat. All you need to snorkel is the
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Activity Review: The Best Night Hike at Joshua Tree
My first night hike was organized by my in-laws in Joshua Tree National Park. They had been going to Joshua Tree for years to rock climb, so they knew both the park and Palm Springs like the back of their hands. They did treat me to some rock climbing on the same trip, but that
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3 Ways to Spend a Delightful Day in Washington D.C.
Fall in the northeast is magical. The days are gently warm, and the leaves spin through the air, dancing their way between storybook houses. I was blessed with this sort of day when I visited Washington, D.C. this past November. Our nation’s capital has a TON to do. I had last visited when I was
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How to Avoid Sunburn, Tips from a Redhead
Living on planet Earth, all of us have experienced a sunburn at one time or another. I am an expert in running from the sun. To paint a picture of why I’ve developed this skill, I was once asked by a medical professional if I was partially albino (I am not). But as pale as
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Southern Morocco Part One: The Magic of Marrakech
Introduction Ever since I went to Morocco as a teenager, I knew I was in love with the country. I recently got the opportunity to return and spend a great deal more time in Morocco. Hopefully this itinerary will help spread the word about the country and encourage more people to explore Morocco. This itinerary
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Activity Review: Experience the Superior Food of Michelin Star Restaurants
I love feeling fancy. Dressing up, doing my hair, and picking out the perfect jewelry to compliment the outfit almost feels like getting to be someone else for the night. Historically, I liked to attend the symphony and I even picked up ballroom dancing, all in the name of feeling elegant. When I moved to
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Hidden Adventures in San Francisco
Ready to dive deeper into the more hidden things to do in San Francisco? If it’s your first time in the city, check out my other article on the main things to do in San Francisco. Maybe you have a few days in the city, or maybe you just want to see less crowded sights.
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Exciting Attractions to Explore in San Francisco
Introduction San Francisco was my home for about 4 years. After living there for a while, the most I saw of the city was the grocery store. Even so, I was new to San Francisco once, and I have toured it extensively. At its heart, San Francisco is a free-spirited city that values love, health,
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