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    Unplugged Road Trip Games

    With the summer approaching and the kids getting out of school for break, there’s an increased chance you and your loved ones will be spending an extended period of time in the car. Whether it’s a full-blown road trip or just a couple hours longer than usual, things can get pretty boring and tempers can […]

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    Austin: Keeping It Weird

    The unofficial slogan for Austin, Texas, is, “Keep Austin Weird.” Red Wassenich (a professor at a local college) gave a pledge to an Austin radio station in 2000 and coined the motto that locals and visitors both wholeheartedly embrace. The slogan got adopted by the Austin Independent Business Alliance to promote small business and the […]

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    A History of Cheese: Wisconsin

    Wisconsin produces more than 600 varieties, styles and types of American, international and original cheese that win more awards than any other state or country. So, how did Wisconsin become the hot-spot for cheese? I’ll tell you – and give you some cheesy spots to visit on your next trip to Madison!

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    Multi-Purpose Travel Essentials

    While the last-minute packing frenzy often leaves you asking, “Did I forget anything?” before your vacation has even started, there are certain items you should always take with you – to help address any manner of snags that can crop up as you go on your way. In fact, these particular doodads are so handy […]

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    Eating Your Way Through Anaheim

    When you choose a vacation destination, it’s the unique attributes of that locale that make it appealing. Finding new things to do, and new ways to do them are often at the heart of a travel itinerary, so finding what makes a place special – that’s at the heart of so many memories. In Anaheim […]

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