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    Must Try Food in Santa Fe New Mexico

    The local cuisine in Santa Fe, NM is unique.  Locals will tell you adamantly that it is “New Mexican” and not Mexican food, and they are very right. Vibrant, unique flavors and interesting textures permeated my meals while I was ...

My meal at La Choza, Blue Corn Enchiladas with green chile sauce, Pinto Beans, Carne Avovada and Posole

Must Try Food in Santa Fe New Mexico

By on May 15, 2013 in Food and Drink, New Mexico, United States

The local cuisine in Santa Fe, NM is unique.  Locals will tell you adamantly that it is “New Mexican” and not Mexican food, and they are very right. Vibrant, unique flavors and interesting textures permeated my meals while I was visiting Santa Fe.  Here are some ideas about food in Santa Fe , New Mexico [...]

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Travel Off the Beaten Path: 6 Tips for Finding Authentic, Local Food

By on April 17, 2013 in Food and Drink, Travel Tips

The holy grail of travel off the beaten path (for me, anyways):  finding that local restaurant where they are serving great, cheap local cuisine with no tourists to be found.  I am talking about the type of restaurant that is one big adventure, because no one speaks English, and there might not be a menu [...]

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Very Inspiring Blogger Award

By on April 15, 2013 in Diary of a Travel Blogger, Travel Reflections

As a relatively new blogger, it is always nice to receive small bits of confirmation that I am heading in the right direction with my blogging efforts. When I received a nomination for the Very Inspiring Blogger Awards from The Travel Wench, it was like my little nudge from the Universe for the day that [...]

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Garabit Viaduct France

Hello, Again Mr. Gustave Eiffel

By on April 10, 2013 in Europe, France, Historical Connections

So, silly me.  I thought that Gustave Eiffel’s only masterpiece was that crazy pointed tower in Paris!  I discovered this summer that I was so wrong!  Mr. Eiffel was a busy bee, and he designed structures in countries all around the world. In addition to having his fingers in the design of a certain well [...]

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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo: A MUST Add to Your Edinburgh Itinerary

By on April 3, 2013 in Europe, Scotland

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a stirring and inspiring display of the best of Scotland’s history and culture, and it is a must see if you are planning a visit to Edinburgh in the summer time. I would even go as far as to suggest that it is well worth planning your whole trip around, [...]

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The kids play area at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Diary of a New Blogger: Coping with Changing Priorities

By on March 27, 2013 in Diary of a Travel Blogger

*** These posts are  a a little more journal/stream of consciousness oriented, giving you a candid look into the ups and downs of being a new blogger.  I hope that these posts will be helpful to you on your blogging  journey.  Shanna *** I am not going to try to sugar coat anything.  The last [...]

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The Surf and Turf at the Pinnacle Grill on our Holland America Cruise

Cruise Tips: How to NOT Gain Weight on a Cruise

By on March 13, 2013 in Cruises

Just because you are on a cruise doesn’t mean that you are doomed to gain multiple pant sizes by the time that you return!  Here are some cruise tips that will help you upon your return to fit into the same clothes that you left in: Take the stairs!  In many cases, it will be [...]

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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London.

Travel In Focus: What to do in London

By on March 6, 2013 in England, Europe, Featured Content, Travel in Focus

Travel in Focus is a monthly feature highlighting the best travel tips and suggestions for a particular place from around the web. Check out the internet’s best travel writing about London to help you plan your trip! Budget Travel in London: Visiting London on a Student Budget from Holiday Nomad 10 Ways to Save Money in [...]

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Fabulous Friday Foto: Glastonbury Abbey, England

By on March 1, 2013 in England, Europe, Fabulous Friday Foto, travelphoto, travelpinspiration

  Glastonbury Abbey is the site of a spectacular set of ruins of an ancient 12th century monastery.  Located in south west England, Glastonbury Abbey was an extremely worthy afternoon excursion. Walking through the ruins of the ancient monastery makes you feel like you have stepped into another time, and they are filled with incredible photo [...]

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Battle of the Islands: Malta v Mallorca

By on February 27, 2013 in Sponsored Posts

The same Mediterranean waves that lap over sands in Malta do the same in Mallorca, over 1300 miles away. Still, water’s not all these two islands share and so choosing between them for a holiday can get pretty tricky. Food, beaches and car hire deals – judging each island on these three categories will hopefully [...]

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