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A Wales Road Trip Through Southern England

On this side of the pond, chances are that when you think of traveling to the United Kingdom, your mind jumps to the metropolis of London, the craggy highlands of Scotland or the famous Emerald Isle (Northern Ireland and the … Read more

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7 Tips For the Beginner Hiker

The Appalachian Trail is almost 2, 190 miles long, passes through 14 states, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands. This summer a few different people I know happened to be … Read more

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Beringer Vineyards in Red and White

[infobox]According to Wine America, the United States leads the world in the consumption of wine with almost $35 billion in sales.[/infobox] California leads the way in wine production in the United States, but the evolution of winemaking originally started on … Read more

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Escaping to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

This is a sponsored post by Chase Ultimate Rewards. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Nestled deep within a national forest, miles from the nearest town, resides our little slice of a heaven. Hidden amongst … Read more

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Luxury, Southern Charm and Horses in Virginia

Set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salamander Resort & Spa resides in the heart of Virginia’s famed horse country with every bit the southern charm and luxury one would expect. We were there for … Read more

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9 Smart Home Products Every Techie Family Needs

In the 1999 movie, Smart House, high school science whiz, Ben Cooper, win’s a computerized “Smart House” in an online contest. The house is designed to make his widowed father’s life easier but when Ben tampers with the house, it … Read more

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10 Things You Must Do Before Summer Ends

Remember when the first day of school was always the Tuesday following Labor Day? That doesn’t seem to be the case any longer with schools getting a jump on the year by starting earlier every year in what’s known as … Read more

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These Female Heroes Ran Like Girls

Once upon a time, women weren’t allowed to run in the Boston Marathon. Women were considered “too fragile” and “physiologically incapable” to distance run. Can you imagine being told you can’t enter a race solely because you are female and … Read more

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The Food and Wine Lovers Guide to Paso Robles

Nestled near the mountains, beaches, and deserts of Central California, you’ll find the small cowboy town of Paso Robles. Known for its many vineyards and hot springs, Paso Robles also sets the perfect scene for a romantic getaway catering to … Read more

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What is a circus without elephants?

This May signaled the end of an era for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus as their final eleven elephants retired to a 200 acre sanctuary in central Florida to spend the rests of their days soaking up the … Read more