Forsyth Park [caption id="attachment_33117" align="alignright" width="425"] Forsyth Park Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to the largest park in the historic district of Savannah, the 30-acre Forsyth Park. Bordered by Gaston Street and Park Avenue, this European style park is the hub of social interaction in Savannah, hosting regular concerts, recreational sports activities, and daily sightseeing.…
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Baltimore Basilica
Baltimore Basilica [caption id="attachment_31466" align="alignright" width="300"] Baltimore Basilica Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Otherwise known as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Baltimore Basilica is historically the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States as well as a continuously practicing house of faith and community. The…
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9 Cheap and Exciting U.S. Destinations
Affordable travel destinations don't have to be boring. On the contrary, cities like these are among the most exciting, fun-packed and affordable vacation spots in the entire country! So if your student group is looking for a great place to unwind from school, relax and tour all of the best attractions, head to one of…
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Famous Film Locations
Everyone loves movies and TV. There's nothing quite as cool as visiting the film locations of your favorites and, as the U.S. is home to the capital city of entertainment, there are quite a few to explore. Visit these sites on your own or take a group tour of several locations in one go for the most exciting…
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Helvetia Lavender Farm
Helvetia Lavender Farm Located just 30 minutes west of Portland is Don and Nancy Miller’s beautiful and historic Helvetia Lavender Farm. While on this lovely farm you will find the most commonly grown lavenders in this region (English, Spanish, and Lavandin) as well as rolling fields of Grosso, Super, and Royal Velvet. Helvetia itself is…
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Oregon Heritage Farms
Oregon Heritage Farms Scholls, Oregon [caption id="attachment_14237" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Credit Oregon Heritage Farms[/caption] Drive about eight scenic miles southwest of Washington Square and look for that iconic big red barn, the site of the family-owned business called Oregon Heritage Farms. This apple orchard has been successfully running for over 25 years, complete with a seasonal…
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12 Tried and True Tricks to Truly Tackle Jet Lag
[caption id="attachment_14193" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Dreamstime Stock Photos[/caption] The holidays are upon us, which means one thing is certain: people are traveling at a rate of 55% more than usual. Traveling long distances can oftentimes ruin holiday spirits, jet lag taking down even the cheeriest of travelers. The entire world has 24 different time zones, the…
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South Store Cafe
South Store Cafe The South Store Cafe has been sitting on the corner of Scholls Ferry Round and Hillsboro Highway for over a century now, a humble yet highly traversed general store turned cafe that has been around since 1903. This quaint local gathering place serves the best fresh pastries, soups, sandwiches, and a full…
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Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Travel Lovers
If you're scratching your head at what to get the travel lover in your life, never fear. Build up their travel gear with a great Christmas gift this holiday season and they'll thank you all the way to Italy, Berlin, Africa, or wherever's next on their travel bucket list. Gifts you'll find here are both…
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Mountainside Lavender
Mountainside Lavender Mountainside Lavender is a small family-fun farm nestled deep within the hillside of Chehalem Mountain in the quaint town of Scholls. Here your group will find over 2,000 various lavender plants representing over 20 varieties of French and English lavenders in several different shades of whites, pinks, and purples. This "splendid aroma of…
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