Category: Travel
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Maine – Blueberries & Lobsters
When I told people I was going to Maine, many of them replied about always wanting to go there. I found it a bit funny at the time because I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Maine other than they have lobster and good water. With expectations that low it’s no wonder I loved…
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Tennessee – Moonshine, History & Nature’s Beauty
The Volunteer State, Tennessee! After a beautiful drive back over the Appalachians I have arrived. This little town in Tennessee is worth mentioning (and stoping in!) Gatlinburg, TN is one of those little holiday towns. Their biggest seasons for tourists are summer and winter, but there is plenty to do in their off season. The…
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NC Needs to Learn How to Pay Taxes
So I spent awhile in North Carolina and I generally enjoy the state. I did find myself some ticks and fire ants, but by far the most annoying thing about NC are the roads! The low taxes here have left highways in terrible shape (I’m looking at you I-40.) In one stretch, they carved the…
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North Carolina the Tar Heel State
Yeah, people in NC don’t even know why it’s called the Tar Heel State, but if you’re supposed to celebrate dirty feet here then I think I did it right. I’ve spent some time in North Carolina before, but this time I decided to visit a few new places. The first stop was Carolina Tiger…
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On to The Mountain State
I had never given much thought as to what is actually in West Virginia. Turns out, it’s actually a pretty fun place. If you have an interest in the Civil War there are defiantly some stops worth making. My first stop was at the potentially haunted and defiantly fascinating building known as The West Virginia Penitentiary.…
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Car Trouble, Wait One Turn
I love driving an older vehicle. If you choose well you’ll be rewarded with cheap insurance, cheap repairs, and no worries about damage. Unfortunately, the down side is every once in awhile you’re inconvenienced. No matter, this gives me some time to catch up on some reading, writing, and sleeping. A forced rest isn’t so…
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First Stop, Pennsylvania
As I reached Erie, PA my radio station started to fade and I began scanning to get something new. The first station that came in clear was shouting, “Pirates, Penguins, Stealers, if it’s sports we’ve got it!” and that’s how I knew I was getting closer to Pittsburgh. I passed a Quaker Steak & Lube,…
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Dyngus Day in Western NY
Happy Dyngus Day fellow polish peeps! (FYI everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day) If you’re unfamiliar with the traditions of Dyngus Day don’t worry, most people are. Buffalo, NY decided to revitalize the city in the 60’s by celebrating their polish heritage and have continued to do so. They have a parade, polish food, and…
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5 Reasons Why Living in Puerto Rico Would Rock
If you’re unfamiliar with Puerto Rico you’re probably missing out. This US territory in the Caribbean has pretty much everything you could want without all the commercialism of a typical tourist destination. Moving there from the states isn’t difficult! They use the USD and everyone there is an English speaking citizen of America. As a…
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Turkey Joints! The pride of Rome, NY [More]
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Avoidable Airline Delays & How to Solve Them
The more I fly, the more I realize many of the delays that airplanes have are preventable and in fact caused by people just being too self-centered. For example, when airlines started charging to check bags, there was an influx of people who started packing everything in a carry-on bag. I don’t blame those people…