Category: Travel
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The Origins of the “Big Easy”
Posted By Phineas Upham The city of New Orleans, located alongside the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Is often called “The Big Easy.” The name has been a part of literature and sales brochures about New Orleans for years. Even movies seem ok with cashing in on the nickname with no real exploration of the history…
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The Biggest Misconceptions about Hawaii
Posted By Phin Upham awaii is an amazing tourist destination for anyone looking for time on a sandy beach, just don’t buy into the misconceptions. Try not to throw around colloquialisms like “aloha” and “mahalo.” You can spot tourists like that from a mile away, and if you don’t want a neon sign on your…
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The 4 Best Places to Grab a Bite in Munich
Posted By Phin Upham Bavarian cream is some of the richest cream in the world. It is perhaps the most well-known aspect of Munich’s cuisine, but it’s certainly not the end-all. Munich is a bustling city with a tons of great tastes. Prinz Myshkin in the Altstadt For some of the most imaginative vegetarian cuisine…
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Exploring Tokyo’s Deep Connection to Ramen
Posted by: Phin Upham On any given street corner in Tokyo, a warm and flavorful delight is waiting for you. It’s one of Tokyo’s cheapest and most delicious eats, with a history rooted in imperial Japanese culture. The Origins of Ramen Ramen can trace its roots back to China, but how it became a staple…
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Romantic Getaways
Every now and then, a couple’s marriage or relationship falls into a dull state. It may not be correct to assume that it is a rut, but there will always be at least one period when things get kind of boring. A good way of spicing things up and rekindling the love the two once…
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Vacationing at the Poconos
Couples seeking to spend some quality time away from the busy city life can take out a weekend getaway vacation. These getaways are meant to help the couples relax and reignite the love they have for each other. Romantic resorts are ideal for this sort of reconnecting. Ideally, couples should consider checking into couples-only resorts,…
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It Wasn’t Always Paradise
Posted by: Phin Upham Although Hawaii is considered paradise today, it wasn’t always the case. About 140 years ago, it had a reputation as an “epicenter of a terrifying disease,” — leprosy. In the article “Before There Was Paradise,” writer John Tayman writes about the infamous leprosy colony on the island of Molokai. It started…
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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
By Samuel Phineas Upham Australia is unparalleled when it comes to natural beauty and pure adventure. There’s so much to see in this huge country that even many Australians haven’t explored it up and down. While it was hard to choose, I’ve narrowed it down to the top 10 things to do and see in the…
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Japan: Your Next Travel Destination
By Samuel Phineas Upham There is so much to adore about Japan. Few countries offer such a blend of modernity and revered traditions as Japan does. On one block you can find a shrine that’s a thousand years old, and around the corner you might see one of the most modern examples of architecture. There…
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Rekindling Intimacy
A lack of intimacy between couples has led to countless separations, which could have been avoidable if people had only paid attention. Believe it or not, rekindling that intimacy is not a gargantuan task. Taking one or two more trips with your beloved every year can save your relationship, and not a lot of people…