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A handheld GPS device is an excellent navigational tool for outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking and climbing. Of course, GPS won't do you much good if you don't know how to use it. Whether you have a basic tracking GPS or a…
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Squeezing travel pennies starts with planning and choice of destination, develops through research and culminates with on-site choices and self-control. A less extravagant vacation will be cheaper, probably more rewarding and potentia…
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It's hard to eat healthy--especially when the billboard you drive by every day on your way to work presents a 10-foot image of a glistening oversized hamburger dripping in secret sauce and grease. This is even more of a challenge when…
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Starting on June 1, 2009, the rules for U.S. citizens entering the United States from a foreign country changed. Called the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), this set of changes is particularly important for Americans travel…
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Whether you're in Memphis or Mumbai, one way to protect your passport is to keep it in a colorful, waterproof and loadable container. This increases the chances of its safe return if you lose it on the trail or on water. Otherwise, ma…
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You can submit an application for a US passport by person or by mail through the United States Postal Service. A passport is required upon entrance into the United States from every foreign country, including Mexico and Canada. It take…
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Bus travel has a distinct advantage over all ways of getting around, especially for the traveler who enjoys sitting back and watching the changes in terrain and scenery as she gets from one part of the U.S. to another. Bus travel is ma…
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The Bahamas requires that American visitors traveling via air have a United States passport. If you are visiting via sea travel, you may present either a passport or passport card.
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With cosmopolitan cities, historic sites and scenic landscapes, Germany offers a compelling combination of luxurious leisure vacations and challenging adventure travel. Go hiking, skiing or snowboarding in the Harz Mountains, Black For…
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Pilgrims from England first settled in New England in the 1600s. The New England colonies were among the first to demonstrate a desire for independence from the British crown, and the region produced many of the first examples of Ameri…
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The Village of Fairport is a picturesque community of just 6,000 people, located on the banks of the Erie Canal and 10 miles southeast of Rochester, NY. The village is a haven for active travelers, with biking and jogging trails along…
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The RV parks in the Buckeye, Arizona area provide a small town sense of seclusion while still placing travelers less than an hour away from the big city pleasures of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Just outside the community is Buckeye Hills R…
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Biloxi is located in Harrison County on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. While Biloxi is primarily known for its casino resorts, the city also provides guests with opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Not only can tourists take…
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Locals fondly call Mazatlan the "Pearl of the Pacific," and the attractive city is an excellent destination for visitors thanks to the perfect weather year-round that's ideal for relaxation and fun. Mazatlan has 10 miles of exquisite P…
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Getting good deals while traveling can be challenging, but with a little flexibility, savvy travelers can get wonderful vacation packages for not a lot of money.
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