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Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s, Hilton Head SC

The only time I have ever heard the word Gullah was from a childhood show, Gullah Gullah Island. I didn’t realize it as much when I was a kid because it was just fun to watch, but the show was … Continue reading

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Philadelphia’s Magic Garden

Philly is a city full of art. Murals are slathered around the streets (over 2,000!), sculptures adorn iconic buildings, and delightful strange sights are on random corners. It’s a great mix for a city with such diverse culture, history, and … Continue reading

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Black River and YS Falls, Jamaica

We decided to plan out one day trip out of Negril during out stay and with so many options, it was really hard to choose. We wanted a lot of bang for our buck, to be able to see more … Continue reading

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Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Big Island Hawaii

Step back in time to ancient Hawaii, beautiful, mysterious, and terribly interesting. If you are a history buff on the Big Island, a visit to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park [1871 Trail, Captain Cook, HI 96704] is a must. … Continue reading

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Gilgal Sculpture Park, Salt Lake City

A small sculpture park where the motif is Mormonism, Gilgal [749 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102] is an interesting sight for visitors. We were driving down a quiet block and blew right by it. I saw zero sign … Continue reading

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Best of LA Museums: The Getty

The Getty [1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049] is one of the most fabulous art museums I have ever been to, both inside and out! Entrance is free, but parking will run you $15 – which was worth … Continue reading

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Staying in the town of Joshua Tree

When I told a friend I would be staying in the town of Joshua Tree he said, ‘Why? There’s nothing in the town but the park – stay in Palm Springs instead.’ I was nervous about my decision, had I … Continue reading

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Neuberger Museum of Art

Bold African sculptures and textiles downstairs, and eclectic paintings and sculptures upstairs; if you’re living around Westchester, New York you must get yourself to the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase [735 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577-1400 Follow the … Continue reading

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NYC: High Line Park and Ganesvoort Market

To take something old and discarded and breathe new life into it is no easy task, but a labor of love. That is what happened at the High Line Park in NYC, opened since 2009, which quickly became a top … Continue reading

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Best of Oahu Activities: Haleiwa

Top Picks: Haleiwa (Cultural, Northshore) One of my favorite things is getting the feel for a new town. Haleiwa is just small enough and kitschy enough to be a perfect place to explore in one day. There is one shopping … Continue reading

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