Tag: five favorites
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5 Underappreciated States that Deserve More Attention
There are some places in the United States that seem to get all the attention. Travelers flock to the same handful of famous destinations year after year while other states quietly sit in the background waiting to surprise the people willing to give them a chance. Some of the most memorable places we have visited…
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Five Favorites: The Weird, The Magical, & The Unexplained
Some of the most memorable places aren’t the ones you plan for. They’re the ones that feel a little unexpected. A little strange. The kind of places that make you pause and wonder—what is the story here? Over the years, I’ve found that some of my favorite travel experiences fall into that category. Not the…
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Five Favorites : Lesser Known U.S. National Parks
As a family, we love visiting national parks across the country. We carry our annual park pass everywhere, tuck our national park book into backpacks, and never miss a chance to collect stamps and stickers. You could say we’re committed. Over the years, we’ve explored quite a few parks, and each one leaves us in…
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Five Favorites : Autumn Hikes in Tennessee
Fall is officially here! It’s my favorite season—the hot, heavy days of summer give way to cooler air, vibrant colors, and the chance to finally step outside without hiding in the comfort of air conditioning. This time of year, you can usually find us on the trails of Tennessee’s state parks, soaking in the crisp…
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5 Best Underrated U.S. States to Visit
Every fall, I teach a class at the university for international students to help them explore U.S. culture and education. The first half of the class focuses on the history and events that shaped the nation, while the second half highlights the incredible diversity of cultures found across the fifty states. One thing that always…
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Five Favorites: Rocky Trails Around the World
There’s something about a rocky trail that feels different from any other path. Maybe it’s the way the terrain slows you down, asking you to watch each step, or the way the landscape seems to rise up around you, pulling you into it. Over the years, I’ve found that many of my favorite hikes are…
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Made in Tennessee: 5 Iconic Foods, Traditions & Cultural Favorites
In the four years we’ve lived in Tennessee, we’ve had the chance to explore beautiful state parks, fascinating historical sites, and a vibrant cultural scene that stretches far beyond what we expected when we first moved here. Tennessee is widely known for its music, Dolly Parton, whiskey, Civil War history, and landmarks like Graceland—but there’s…
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History, Legends, & Frontier: Tales of the American Old West
There’s something endlessly captivating about the stories of the American Old West. It was a time when anything west of the Mississippi River was considered untamed territory—where cowboys and outlaws crossed dusty streets, saloons echoed with laughter and tension, and boomtowns could rise and fall almost overnight. These are the stories that have shaped how…
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5 Fascinating Places Connected to Past Civilizations
A Collection of unforgettable places where ancient civilizations, cultures, and stories still eave visible traces across the world. There is something fascinating about standing in a place where traces of an ancient civilization still remain. Whether it is ruins scattered across a hillside, artifacts preserved behind glass, or landscapes that once held thriving communities, these…
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Favorite Travel Books for Inspiration & Planning
They say that planning a trip is almost as exciting as actually taking one, and for us, that has always been especially true. Long before we pack a bag or head out the door, there are hours spent dreaming, mapping, and flipping through travel books that help shape where we might go next. Over time,…