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2012 Pittsburgh Marathon Recap – Runners of Steel Forged in a Crucible of Pavement
10 May 2012 11:41 AM | 7 Comments -
Join in with the Great New York State Spare Seat Erie Canal Kayak Expedition
04 May 2012 8:43 AM | 2 Comments -
Family Getaway to Niagara Falls Avenue Resort and Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
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Disney/Pixar’s Brave Coming to Theaters June 22, 2012
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Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” Coming October 5, 2012
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New York State Museum Week May 31 – June 6
Star Wars Celebration VI Aug 23-26 Orlando
Solo Travel Archive
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Embark on a Journey of Discovery During New York State Museum Week: May 31 – June 6
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsNew York State is celebrating the diversity and richness of its museums by inviting residents and visitors alike to discover the fascinating worlds of art, photography, history, science, pop-culture and... -
Making of Harry Potter Tour Opens Near London on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Posted on March 30, 2012 | 1 CommentFans of the Harry Potter film series, can now walk the same cobblestone streets as Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, the actors who played Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger and brought the... -
Shamu, Shows, and Sun on a Spring Break Day at SeaWorld Orlando
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsRecently, I was in Orlando leading a group of college students on an Alternative Spring Break trip at Give Kids The World Village. When we completed our volunteer work on Thursday, March... -
Nerd in Paradise: Making Friends on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach
Posted on March 22, 2012 | 1 CommentA few years ago I traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a conference. It was a glorious thing; my first (and only, so far) time in Rio, and the cariocas (i.e., locals)... -
National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary in Washington DC
Posted on March 15, 2012 | 1 CommentWashington DC springs to life as the National Cherry Blossom Festival opens March 20, the first day of spring, and runs to April 27, National Arbor Day. The Festival commemorates the 100-year... -
LIVE, from Orlando! It’s Spring Break at Give Kids The World!
Posted on March 12, 2012 | 6 CommentsI’m currently leading a group of college students on a Spring Break trip in Florida. The students arrived on Friday, March 9th and have already spent a whole weekend here. However, they... -
Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC Lives by Combining History with the Arts
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No Comments10:15pm on April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth crept into the Presidential Box, pointed his deringer at the back of Abraham Lincoln’s head, pulled the trigger, and changed the course... -
Rare Sight: A Snow-Capped Roman Colosseum and Forum
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsFor the past week, a freakish snow storm blanketed Rome with up to 8 inches; the first substantial snowfall in the city in 26 years. Authorities shut down popular tourist... -
Washington DC’s International Spy Museum: Trust No One… But Have a Great Time
Posted on January 31, 2012 | 1 CommentJohn Campbell, walks into the lobby of the red brick building. A simple clothing salesman enjoying some down-time prior to a 2 week business trip to Budapest. His eyes dart left, dart right,... -
Rome’s Royal House Hotel: Room With a Wonderous View
Posted on January 24, 2012 | 2 CommentsOne night, just one night in Rome was all I had on this visit. I dared not attempt visiting all the numerous spectacular sites in such a short period of time...
