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Christine Childress
Nov 2, 20235 min read
Following the Footsteps of Exploratory Legend Marco Polo: A Travel Itinerary
Centuries before pioneers like Columbus and Magellan chartered the globe, Venetian merchant Marco Polo cemented his place as history’s...
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Christine Childress
Nov 2, 20234 min read
Follow The Little Prince Author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Across the Skies and Sands: An Itinerary
French writer, pioneering aviator, and poetic philosopher Antoine de Saint-Exupéry conveyed whimsy and wisdom through his beloved novella...
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Christine Childress
Nov 2, 20235 min read
Following in the Adventurous Footsteps of Ernest Hemingway: A Travel Itinerary
Ernest Hemingway crafted his vivid literary works like A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and The Old Man and the Sea-based...
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Christine Childress
Nov 1, 20235 min read
Taking a Southern Literary Pilgrimage from Harper Lee’s Alabama to the Kansas Prairie
Harper Lee etched her name in literary history through the seminal coming-of-age novel To Kill a Mockingbird and contributions to Truman...
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Christine Childress
Nov 1, 20235 min read
Following Lewis and Clark's Trail on an Epic American Road Trip
In 1804, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on a monumental expedition across the western frontier at President...
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Christine Childress
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Tracing the Footsteps of Trailblazer Mary Wollstonecraft in London and Paris
English writer, philosopher, and pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft left an indelible mark during her brief yet influential life....
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Christine Childress
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Washington State: Gates of Lodore
Marvel at these scenic sheer basalt cliffs towering dramatically over the Columbia River along the Washington-Oregon border. Why Go: To...
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Christine Childress
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Washington State: Rattlesnake Ledge
Take in panoramic mountain and lake views from this iconic rocky cliff overlooking Rattlesnake Lake at the crest of the Cedar River...
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Oregon Dunes
Ride the towering sandy peaks and desert-like dunes that create a dramatic golden Sahara landscape along the Oregon coast. Why Go:...
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Sea Lion Caves
Journey down into America’s largest sea cave to observe the resident colony of noisy sea lions within their natural rocky habitat. Why...
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Sunshine Mill Winery
Sip award-winning Oregon wines inside a repurposed lumber mill featuring original industrial interior details and towering wooden beams....
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Fort Rock State Park
Explore the volcanic rock formations of this Oregon high desert park that resemble an otherworldly fortress rising from the landscape....
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Skyline Road
Take in awe-inspiring views of Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Adams on this scenic winding drive along the Cascade Mountains...
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Take in breathtaking Pacific Ocean vistas from this iconic lighthouse perched dramatically on a rocky cliff overlooking Oregon’s central...
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Trillium Lake
Take in stunning reflective views of Mt. Hood mirrored flawlessly in the crystal waters of this picturesque alpine lake. Why Go: For the...
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Oregon Vortex
Experience perplexing tricks of gravity and perspective at this mind-boggling warped fun house where balls roll uphill and heights vary....
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Christine Childress
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Oregon: Thor's Well
Marvel at this giant churning sinkhole along the Oregon coast that violently drains the seawater swirling within it during high tide. Why...
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Christine Childress
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Japan: Owl Cafes
Interact up close with dozens of endearing owls and owlets at these unique Japanese cafes that double as owl encounter experiences. Why...
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Christine Childress
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Portugal: Marvão
Soak up commanding hilltop views of Portugal’s Alentejo countryside from this remarkably preserved medieval fortified village perched on...
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Christine Childress
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Off-The-Beaten-Path in Portugal: University of Coimbra
Wander the storied grounds of one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1290, admiring ornate historic architecture and lovely...
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