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A Visit to the Infamous Alcatraz in San Francisco

In the middle of San Francisco Bay lies one of the most infamous locations in America, Alcatraz. I remember as a kid hearing about Alcatraz and that the really bad criminals went there. In 1963 the government closed the prison, but even after that the stories continued to circulate. Today Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area managed by the National Parks and is open to the public. To visit Alcatraz visitors must get a ticket from…

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Budget Travel Tips For Your Next European Vacation

In a conversation with my brother last fall, he asked if I had any tips for traveling. That question inspired me to think about ways that one can save money as a budget traveler, especially in Europe. International travel can seem daunting. For many Americans their first trip overseas is to Europe. I hope these tips will encourage them to take that European trip. Last week I wrote about some simple and practical ways to save when finding flights and…

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The Netherlands: Windmills, Cheese, and Clogs

One of the iconic symbols of The Netherlands is the windmill. Windmills have dotted the Dutch landscape for a long time. While visitors see them as a picturesque part of the landscape, The Dutch understand them to be a vital part of their history and development. They were used mainly to pump water out of low lying lands as the country sought to reclaim land for agriculture. This use allowed the country to become a major economic powerhouse a few…

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To Tour or not to Tour, That is the Question

With the pandemic seeming to ease, many people are starting to think again about traveling. While international traveling can be an amazing experience, it can also be intimidating for some people. One option that many people consider is taking a tour. This method has become very popular, and there are many tour companies out there looking to get your business. The question then, is this a good option? I will lay out the pros and cons that I see for…

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