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Travel Writers’ Favorite Cedar Point Roller Coasters

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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Jun 08, 2014 / 0 comments

Cedar Point is the World’s Best Amusement Park (named for 16 years in a row!) – and one of the thrills of going to Cedar Point is the Roller Coasters. Cedar Point has 18 world-class roller coasters – something for everyone! Includes CP's newest coaster, Valravn.

How to get an A+ in Amazon 101

Bags are packed, equipment checked, guidebooks read and re-read. We are ready! We already know more than the average Joe about the Amazon.  If we were preparing for a test, we’d expect an A+.

Top 5 Disney Surprises

by Kathryn Blanco / Jun 04, 2014 / 0 comments

For me, one of the most special things about Disney World are the little surprises that can pop up when least expected.

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9 Cultural Faux Pas to Avoid in Taiwan

Though we might have the best of intentions, it’s all too easy to commit cultural faux pas while abroad.

Cedar Point Roller Coaster Guide

by Amy Loch / Jun 01, 2014 / 0 comments

Cedar Point Roller Coaster Guide: Advice from a Local

Cedar Point Roller Coaster Guide

Top 8 Food Spots in NYC, Williamsburg

by Anevay Darlington / May 28, 2014 / 0 comments

I lived in Williamsburg, in Brooklyn, for 9 years of my life, and the hardest part about moving out of the neighborhood was missing the food. Each of these restaurants hold a special place in my heart, as I grew up in each one in some capacity.

New Disney World Parade: Festival of Fantasy

by Kathryn Blanco / May 27, 2014 / 0 comments

A new parade has taken up residence in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Known as Festival of Fantasy, it features figures from princess movies, tales of adventure, and the Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland. Come see Rapunzel, Peter Pan, Dumbo, and a host of other fantastical characters!

Loop the Loop – 10 Amazing Twisty Roller Coasters

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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May 16, 2014 / 0 comments

While roller coasters started off slow (and made of wood) in 1885, things have changed over the last century or so. From inversions to drops to zero force to floorless coasters, the roller coasters of today definitely provide thrills, induce screams, and make us want to go back for more. Here are some amazing twisty (inversion) roller coasters in the US.

Postcard from Schynige Platte, Switzerland

by Lars Wagoner /
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May 10, 2014 / 0 comments

As I went up the mountain in an old-fashioned cogwheel train, the peaks of Schynige Platte surrounded me. If you didn’t know, Schynige Platte is a Swiss mountain region just south of Interlaken, composed of many breathtaking views.

 

What do you do if you are a 3rd grader who desperately wants to visit a rainforest?

What do you do if you are a 3rd grader who desperately wants to visit a rainforest?

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