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February 12, 2015May 17, 2021

BEING SOCIAL ON YOUR TRIP

Being social on a trip can be an added experience and if you’re a solo travel can be an added companion. Now, to some it may seem daunting to meet strangers especially in a foreign place, but it does have to. Just like anything else there’s an art to being social. First, where can you...

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January 19, 2015May 17, 2021

BECOME THE CELEBRITY ON YOUR TRIP

You may not have the bank account or the status of a celebrity, but you can vacation like one. If you want to make your next trip celebrity worthy do the following things. Go ahead it’s fun! Pick a destination that celebrities visit.You can stay in a modest hotel but hang out at the celebrity’s...

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January 15, 2015May 17, 2021

HOW TO ACHIEVE EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL

My wish for you this year is to turn your trips into fabulous experiences and unforgettable moments. Create an experience beyond your itinerary. Do the things that will turn you into a story teller. By this I mean; Get up close and personal with the destination.  Embrace and learn the culture. That could be anything...

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December 31, 2014May 17, 2021

HOW TO KEEP THAT NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO TRAVEL

It’s that time again, time for a resolution and one resolution at the top of a lot of lists is to travel more. How many times have you put travel on your list only to fail to make it happen?Here are some ways to keep that travel resolution. Be specific. Rather than just saying I...

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September 19, 2014May 17, 2021

OUR PONY EXPRESS NEVADA ITINERARY

On The Road Again! FERNLEY: This is where we began our adventure. Because of it’s close proximity to Reno, Fernely thrives today. It’s also the gateway to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Territory and Pyramid Lake. What to do: Drive west to Pyramid Lake. Pyramid lake is absolutely beautiful and serene. The blue green color...

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September 15, 2014May 17, 2021

THE PONY EXPRESS NEVADA

Sometimes you have to pay a visit to the road. A long stretch of pavement, be it highway or byway, that beckons for visitors from near and far. Wheels to the pavement mapping a course, retracing history, embracing the solitude, taking in the surroundings and meeting the locals at unassuming sometimes planned and other times...

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June 16, 2014May 17, 2021

Genealogical Travel – Creating Your Own Heritage Trail

Tips for Taking Genealogical Research Trips by Tony BurroughsBefore leaving Research card catalogs of libraries and historical societies you will visit Copy titles and card catalog numbers you want to research & print out Use Map Quest to route inner city travel Save Map Quest maps and routing to smart phone or computer Print out Map...

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June 9, 2014May 17, 2021

Summer Secrets – How to Save on Summer Travel

Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons and that means peak season prices and crowds.  There are however some ways to save on your summer travels.To save on summer airfares you’ll need to know when to fly, when to buy and what they charge:When to Fly:  Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the least expensive...

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May 30, 2014May 17, 2021

VOLUNTOURISM

Making a Difference – The World of Giving By Lisa M. Dietlin President/CEO, Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL Philanthropic Advisor, Author and Television Personality Making A Difference: The World of Giving – Take a One-of-a-Kind Vacation AND Do Good!  With summer in full swing you may be someone who hasn’t yet decided...

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May 5, 2014May 17, 2021

PLANNING A FAMILY REUNION

FIRST TIME Appoint an organizer For first timers, I recommend the main organizer enlist a point of contact per family circle, this will help with getting everyone invited, including as many as possible, sharing the work load and most importantly communication. Pick a time to have it. Plan on at least a year out but for the first time...