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Travel

For travel guidance start with free resources found online and at the library. Find out what we have by reading this blog. Plan trips more easily. Learn about exciting destinations, how to tour them on the cheap and what’s worth the splurge.

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Recent Travel Blog Posts

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Tales, Tips and Tactics for Traveling the 7 Continents

If you like to travel for the adventure of it or just enjoy visiting different places, “The Globetrotter Diaries” by Michael Clinton may be just your cup of ouzo. This book is packed with anecdotes as well as travel tips for the consummate traveling experience.

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Weird and Wacky Festivals May-June

Blues, Berries, Breakers and The Duke!

From comic books shows to chili cook-offs, fun fairs and festivals are held all across America. Whatever your interest, I’m sure someone, somewhere is celebrating it.

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Meander Through Madrid

The city of Madrid is the capitol of Spain and is known for its beauty and history. As the largest city in Spain, it has a population of approximately 3.3 million people.

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Get Outdoors

10 ways to kick-start your long-awaited outdoor experience.

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El Dia, a Celebration of Culture, is April 30

Often times our wish to travel around the globe is restricted by our finances, lack of time or family obligations. Even though you may not be able to physically visit far away places, you can experience cultural diversity at the library Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Join us for El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s [...]

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Wandering About Walking Tours?

Whenever I come across the words “walking tour” I always think of the poet William Wordsworth. I see him wandering his beloved Lake District, lonely as a cloud, coming upon a field of daffodils. Actually, the walking tour is alive and well in this century and can take several forms.

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Air Force Museums

Are you interested in aviation? Do you want an up close look at some of the most important aircraft in history?

The United States Air Force maintains a number of museums across the country. Some of which cover general aviation, while some focus on a specific topic. While military aircraft is the primary focus, some historic civilian planes are also featured.

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Journey to Jamaica

Jamaica is a beautiful country located in the Caribbean. It is known for its gorgeous beaches, beautiful and unique music, and tasty foods. Here are a few things that you should consider if you ever find yourself in Jamaica. Sports  Sports are a big part of life in Jamaica. Many people have seen the movie [...]

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“Most Beautiful…” Series is Worth a Look

One of publisher Thames & Hudson’s most popular series is “The Most Beautiful Villages of…” photography books. You may have noticed them scattered throughout the Travel Neighborhood—large-sized books with gorgeous covers, inviting you to wander through the most beautiful villages in various places in Europe and the US. Let’s take a look at just a few…

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Azalea Trails

There is a small town in Texas that has made gardening some what of a local tradition.  The Azalea Trails in Tyler, Texas has become well known in the area as the place to go if you want to experience some truly lovely floriculture. The Azalea Trail has been an annual tradition for more than 50 years [...]

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Weird and Wacky Festivals

Movies, Cherry Blossoms, Cheese and Beer!

From comic books shows to chili cook-offs, fun fairs and festivals are held all across America. Whatever your interest, I’m sure someone, somewhere is celebrating it.