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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Boston
Written by Jessica F, March 2013
Boston is well-known as being one of the top destinations in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The main event of the festivities is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade which welcomes over ...
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Cherry Blossom Festival
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, March 2012
It's more than just the trees, of course. The famous Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is a union of different art-forms and perspectives, and consequently it is a fantastic time to be in town.... ...
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Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC
Written by Viator, March 2013
In 1912, the United States was given 3,020 cherry trees as a gift of friendship, which were planted around Washington DC. Today, locals and visitors can enjoy taking in the beautiful bright pink of ...
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Chinese New Year in San Francisco
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
Chinatown in San Francisco is always a big deal/time/event. With quite possibly the biggest Chinese population outside of China, San Francisco’s Chinatown has a whirlwind of culture all its own. And ...
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Climbing the Stair of Wonders at the Royal Ontario Museum
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, January 2013
A Toronto visit isn’t complete without a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum —one
of the largest museums on the entire continent, full of artifacts from
cultures around the globe (six million of ...
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Coatepec: Mexico’s Coffee Capital
Written by Laura, USA, August 2012
Coffee lovers will enjoy a visit to the colonial city and pueblo mágico (magic town) of Coatepec, also known as Mexico’s coffee capital. Coatepec is situated in the mountains in the state of ...
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Crescent City Farmer's Market
Written by Hudson, USA, October 2012
After traipsing through the menagerie of excellent eating in New Orleans ,
some people develop a hankering to try their culinary talents on their
own home stove. If this is you—that is to say, if ...
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Cyclist’s Guide to Biking in Austin
Written by Jessica F, February 2013
For outdoor-enthusiasts spending time in Austin, Texas, one great way to get to know the city is through its active bike scene. Austin is constantly rated as a top biking destination in the United ...
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Exploring the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Those visiting Orlando, Florida, with an interest in art may want to check out the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts. Located in nearby Eatonville, the museum pays homage to Florida ...
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Farmer’s Market Fat Tuesday
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2011
With Lent right around the corner, devout Christians know that this upcoming Wednesday marks the beginning of some personal sort of abstention with which to honor the upcoming Easter holiday. And ...
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First Fridays Los Angeles
Written by Hudson, USA, June 2011
Once a month, the entire Los Angeles Natural History Museum stays open until 10pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion and behind-the-scenes curatorial tours. Sounds lame? It’s ...
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Fourth Annual Maui County Agricultural Fest
Written by Hudson, USA, June 2011
Ever had Kula corn? Curious how sweet it is? Ever had it as a custard or served with duck breast? How about Hawaiian tomatoes made into pomodoro sauce? You can tickle your tastebuds to your heart’s ...
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Free Museum Days in Toronto
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, August 2012
Museums in major cities often will welcome visitors for free at the
tail-end of the day (especially on days when business tends to be
slower). In some cases, this means the museum will be, ...
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Free Things to Do in Orlando
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, September 2012
The big-name parks in Orlando
offer good times galore, of course, but there are plenty of other
things to do around the city that won’t require months of saving and
planning. Here are a few ...
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Free Things to Do in Toronto
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Toronto
is just a hop, skip, and a jump over the border into New York State and
summer is an especially nice time to visit. If it’s your first time in
Toronto, looking for free or cheap things ...
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