Yellowstone National Park Explosion Aftermath: Should You Worry About Visiting?

Photo From Biscuit Basin hydrothermal explosion: Boardwalk condition post-explosion. NPS / Jacob W. Frank Yellowstone constantly vents steam like an overbearing boss blowing off stress. However, this doesn’t mean we should fear it. In fact, millions of visitors gather every year to watch Yellowstone’s iconic geyser, Old Faithful, erupt approximately every 92 minutes. My family and…

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Have A Trolley Good Time Riding Ireland’s Beer Obsession

In the heart of Dublin, Ireland, a city famed for its vibrant culture and rich history, there exists a delightful sight that encapsulates the spirit of Irish charm and innovation: the Guinness Can Trolleys. These whimsical vehicles, designed to resemble giant cans of Guinness beer, are a part of the city’s creative efforts to marry…

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Historic Brew With A Topless Mermaid: A Visit To The First Starbucks Store In Seattle

You can’t go anywhere these days without running into a Starbucks. The coffeehouse is a global empire. Like the common cold, Starbucks’ popularity is a contagion that keeps spreading. They all virtually look the same, except one. You’d swear the original Seattle, Washington Starbucks is a knock-off. Let’s start with the obvious—the topless mermaid logo….

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Summer Sizzles In Key West

No place spells f-u-n more than Key West, Florida, especially during those hot, humid summer days when the pace slows to a crawl. You won’t find the crowds like you do during the cool winter and spring tourist seasons. What you will find is lower prices at hotels, resorts, and B&Bs. If you stay Monday-Friday…

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DRY TORTUGAS

Dive Into Adventure: Snorkeling Dry Tortugas National Park

After two long, frustrating years of waiting, we finally made the trip to our dream destination: the Dry Tortugas, a nearly two-and-a-half-hour ferry ride south of Key West, Florida. This place is so popular you need to book a year in advance. We did just that in 2022 for an October 2023 trip. Everything was…

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