Stephanie Cherry

Discover the Hidden Gems of Pittsburgh’s North Boroughs

Downtown Pittsburgh, with its sweeping views of the city skyline, charming inclines, and three rivers, serves as an exceptional home base for tourists seeking the essence of this revitalized rust-belt city. However, if you aim to navigate off the beaten path and discover a different side of the Steel City, Pittsburgh’s North Boroughs present a well-kept secret that keeps you near downtown and even closer to some of the city’s freshest attractions.

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Essential Tips for First-Time Mardi Gras Celebrants in New Orleans

When that first strand of beads hits you in the head, you know you’ve arrived at Mardi Gras. Garish floats, masked strangers, marching bands, and throngs of revelers invade your space. For newcomers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the chaos. However, that first string of low-flying beads? Consider it your invitation to join the fun. Our advice? Accept the beads, embrace the mayhem, andlaissez les bon temps rouler.

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How to Overland Travel in Africa with Kids: Surviving 101 Days of Adventure

Africa may not be the first destination that comes to mind for a family holiday with a two-year-old and a four-year-old. However, in March 2018, Jenny Lynn and her family arrived in Johannesburg, picked up a Land Rover TD5 with roof tents, and embarked on a thrilling 101-day self-drive adventure across South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Namibia.

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Top Bars and Nightclubs in Bangkok’s Vibrant Nightlife

Forget Khao San Road or Soi Cowboy. Bangkok’s bar scene has so much more to offer than its infamous backpacker hub or seediest street. Thailand’s capital is renowned for its nightlife, where novelty and appearances reign supreme, and there’s always a new and vibrant spot to sip on carefully crafted drinks while soaking up the chic atmosphere. Here’s a selection of some of the best bars, pubs, and clubs in Bangkok.

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Essential Travel Jacket: Your Ultimate Travel Companion

I am a significant advocate for innovations that simplify travel, be it efficient ticket purchases or novel packing techniques. Before diving in, I must clarify – I am not typically an enthusiastic supporter of Kickstarter ventures. Although the concept of Kickstarter is brilliant and, indeed, some products are remarkable, many offerings do not resonate with my preferences (these include items acquired during fleeting moments of impulse, which often transform into questionable additions to my collection of impractical purchases).

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Travel Tips for California Wildfire Season

Let’s start with the good news. In the digital age, there are a number of free tools people can use to double-check fire containment and air quality before ever boarding the plane. TheWorld Air QualityIndex offers a visual map highlighting which cities are most affected by pollutants, allowing visitors to zoom in to read current risk levels. An AQI of 100 or less is considered normal.

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Tulsa’s Rise as the Premier Destination for Craft Brews and Cocktails

This year, as the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musicalOklahomais getting a stirring reboot on Broadway, Tulsa, the second-largest city in the show’s namesake state, is experiencing a resurgence of its own. Compact and easy to navigate, it’s perfect for a weekend getaway. With its diverse offerings and creative locals, all set against the backdrop of the American prairie and Route 66, you may find yourself wanting to extend your stay.

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Winter Activities in Greece: Top 5 Must-Do Experiences

The mention of Greece brings up images of white arcing beaches and sparkling aqua waters under sun-drenched skies. However, this nation actually offers some of its best features outside the tourist-crazed summer season. Greece in winter is a land of glorious walks with open vistas, uncluttered ancient sites, and bustling city life. To help you bust those hot-weather stereotypes, here are the top things to do in Greece in winter.

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