Just For Fun
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5 Great Fireworks Displays Around the USA
There is no shortage of fireworks displays around the country for the Fourth of July festivities. With numerous cities boasting big, brilliant shows, a patriotic evening out is likely within reach. Here are a few of the USA’s most spectacular offerings: New York City, New York (Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks) The jaw-dropping 25-minute display features thousands of booms…
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Frozen Treats from Around the World
Summer is here! Is there anything better than eating frozen treats to cool off when the temperatures rise? Here are a few popular chilled sweets from around the world: India – kulfi Kulfi, unlike ice cream, is not churned during the freezing process which creates a denser product that melts less quickly. Typical flavors include…
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Father’s Day Gifts for the Traveler
With Father’s Day approaching, you might be wondering how to honor the traveler in your life (while also making his next vacation easier or more special!) I have a few gift ideas for you to brighten his day. Photos courtesy of Bagsmart, Rakuten, and Twelve South Apple AirTags – AirTags can be placed in checked luggage…
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ABCs of the Caribbean
I am always Caribbean dreamin’! Here are some fun facts to acquaint you with the islands, all the way from A to Z: A is for Antigua and Barbuda B is for Blue Mountain Coffee C is for Carnival D is for Dunn’s River Falls E is for Eleuthera F is for Fungee & Pepperpot…
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Best Places Around the World to See Flowers
Cool, gentle mornings and the nourishing rains of spring are here, ushering in the buds on the trees, the first floral shoots, and soon, the stunning colors of our gardens and flower beds. If you fawn over flora, here are a few places around the world you might want to visit. The Lupine Fields of…
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The Greenest Places Around the World
When we think of verdant landscapes as far as the eye can see, our brain often conjures images of Ireland, and rightly so. But there are many other gorgeous green destinations around the world waiting for you, too! Congo Basin, Central Africa The second largest rainforest in the world, the Congo Basin rainforest, spans six countries and is known…
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Hot Travel Trends for 2025
Don’t you just love the energy and excitement that comes with the start of a new year? Thinking about my plans for 2025 brings me so much joy, and there truly is so much to look forward to in the coming months. As you sit down with your calendar and consider the year ahead, why…
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