ST TAMMANY, TANGIPAHOA & WASHINGTON PARISHES, LOUISIANA–OCTOBER 2026—Outdoor adventure knows no bounds throughout Louisiana’s diverse region of St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes. There are a variety of ways to explore, from the shores of local waters to the trails of beautiful state parks, to one-of-a-kind outdoor attractions. Whether looking for a challenging adventure, a relaxing interlude or a day of family fun, visitors will find their perfect outdoor escape here. The adventure begins just 40 minutes north of New Orleans on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Along Interstate 12, […]

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Passion & Practice, Secrets is a glimpse into Dr. Weinraub’s time as a surgical resident following medical school. This read examines the formative years for all doctors blending the theoretical knowledge learned in medical school with real world applications and personalities. But first the story begins while Weinraub is still in medical school. His wife Debbie passes away from stomach cancer, leaving him alone and soon setting off on his residency on the other side of the country. The characters he meets during his work are told with humor, intimate […]

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We love when cities inspire us, the perfect combination of visual charm, combined with natural beauty and a product known worldwide (port). The part of Porto located along the banks of the Douro River where it empties into the Mediterranean Sea is almost surreal with its colorful historic buildings lining both sides of the river, beautiful bridges spanning its expanse and major port houses dotting the city. After three weeks of racing around Europe nonstop with a very set itinerary, it was nice to spend a full day without having […]

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Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate ‘four corners’ where South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska all come close to meeting. Lewis and Clark on their expedition across the country camped near the site of present day Vermillion. This small town offers plenty of attractions for visitors. Start with a stop in the historic downtown – perhaps for lunch or dinner at the Silk Road Cafe and order up some tasting Kung Pao Chicken. This part of […]

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or tax advice. Market data, adoption figures and platform features cited below are sourced and dated as of publication. Fees, regulations and product availability change, and readers should verify details directly with the relevant provider before making a decision. Most people didn’t sit down one day and decide to change how they handle money. It just kept moving somewhere else – out of the branch, onto a phone, into an app that now handles a paycheck, […]

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Riviera Nayarit, Mexico — For many travelers, Nayarit begins with the Pacific: long stretches of beach, surf towns, jungle-covered mountains and the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit. But travel inland — or simply a few streets beyond the shoreline — and another side of the destination emerges. This is a Nayarit shaped by artisans and traditional cooks, Indigenous communities, centuries-old towns, archaeological sites, religious celebrations and recipes passed from one generation to another. As travelers increasingly seek experiences that offer a deeper connection to the places they visit, Nayarit is putting […]

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This November, Downtown Tulsa will celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66 in the Capital of Route 66®. In cooperation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, Tulsa will host a statewide Route 66 Centennial Celebration presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses in the Tulsa Arts District on Nov. 11, 2026, 100 years to the day from when U.S. Route 66 was officially established and commissioned as part of the new U.S. Numbered Highway System. The party will kick off that morning with Tulsa’s iconic Veterans Day Parade also sponsored by […]

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Expanded international air service, major food and wine festivals, new dining concepts, museum renovations, and family-friendly attractions are among the highlights shaping San Diego’s visitor experience this fall. Across the region, a mix of signature events and cultural experiences offer travelers more reasons to explore San Diego in Fall 2026. Halloween and Seasonal Festivities “Kids Free San Diego” returns for its 15th year during the month of October. All month long, kids 12 and under eat, stay and play for free in San Diego. Offers include free hotel stays or […]

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The Creek Khunkorn is a small, nature‑immersed café hidden along the rural road that leads toward Khun Korn Waterfall, about half an hour outside central Chiang Rai. Walking in one quickly realizes this isn’t a ‘normal’ restaurant in the conventional sense. Old license plates from the various states in the U.S. decorate a wall next to a bar and small covered seating areas overlook a stream. But keep walking and you will see numerous tables and chairs sitting in the stream; this is where patrons enjoy their meals. This feels […]

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DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA—AUGUST 2026—The Georgia mountain town of Dawsonville, conveniently an hour from downtown Atlanta and two hours from Chattanooga, is a cultural destination filled with world-class museums, great dining options and an upcoming agricultural trail. Top that off with a unique history of moonshining that led to the founding of NASCAR and Dawsonville makes for the perfect getaway. Unique History During the Great Depression when Prohibition was still in effect, Dawsonville residents produced moonshine to provide income for their struggling families. Because the production of alcohol was illegal at the […]

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JEFFERSON COUNTY & BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA–August 2026–Jefferson County and Berkeley County, West Virginia, offer a surprising number of ways to enjoy a getaway, just over an hour’s drive northwest of Washington, D.C. Located between Interstates 81 and 70, this eastern panhandle destination is easily accessible by car via U.S. 340 and West Virginia Route 9 or by rail from Washington or Baltimore. For a destination filled with historic sites and preserved downtown architecture, there are an amazing number of new and unexpected ways to enjoy Berkeley and Jefferson counties. […]

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New guide highlights local favorites, outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions and hidden gems throughout Conejo Valley’s Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills, California. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., August — Visit Conejo Valley is inviting travelers to take the scenic route with the launch of its new “101 Things to Do Just Off the 101” guide, a curated collection of stops and activities located throughout Conejo Valley and conveniently accessible from Highway 101. The “101 Things to Do Just Off the 101” guide highlights attractions across Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Newbury Park, featuring […]

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Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild provides a clear sense of time and place. The location is the author’s 16-acre family property in rural southern Ontario, Canada – called ‘Paradise’ by the author’s mother. This book is an almanac of sorts, following the changes each season with entries from every month of the year. Paradise is not simply a setting in her prose, but the core ‘character’. Her meditative observations are chronicled of nature, its interactions, its changes and its connectivity. Each month is sprinkled with notes from her fathers journal […]

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During a recent trip to China, I visited with Melvin, the owner of Mountain Wave Winery. This property is about a 45 minute drive from the center of Yinchuan, the largest city in the immediate region. The property is located on gravelly soils at the base of the Helan mountains in the autonomous region of Ningxia, China. Grapes were first planted on the property in 2016 and the winery was built in 2022/2023. The original vineyard is planted to 2.5 hectares of Pinot Noir, 2.5 hectares of Marselan and 3 […]

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The ‘big dog’ was one of California’s largest, most productive and longest lasting mines having been founded in 1850 (based on gold found in rock outcroppings on the surface) and remained in operation until 1956 (although it closed temporarily during World War II). This was California’s richest hard rock mine. By today’s pricing, this mine produced over 8 billion dollars in gold (nearly 6 million ounces). Most associated with the Bourn family, (they owned the mine from 1869 until 1929 until it was sold to Newmont Mining who then operated […]

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