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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.

Recent Travel Blog Posts

Use the library to book your vacation

Book Your Vacation at the Library

Touring the library’s Travel Neighborhood to choose your next destination – a quiet getaway or an action-packed adventure – is a smart way to plan a trip and save money. It’s also a fun place to browse.

See five great ideas for your next girlfriend getaway!

Girlfriend Getaways

It’s time to grab your girlfriends and getaway! This blog will give you ideas to start planning your next girlfriend getaway!

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Star Wars Travel

Planning a trip? Are you needing to go somewhere in a galaxy far, far away? How about these intergalactic destinations inspired by the Star Wars films? Travel safe and may the Force be with you.

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The Comforts of Home When You’re Away from Home

If you don’t have time for a long vacation but need some time away, think about spending a day or two at a bed and breakfast. More personal than a motel, these accommodations are geared toward hospitality and making your time there relaxing and restful.

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A Visit to Paris

Have you ever wanted to visit the beautiful city of Paris, France? Here are a few tips to guide you on your journey.

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The Canadian Rockies

I enjoy the scenery and outdoor activities available in the mountains. One mountain range I’ve never been to and plan on eventually visiting is the Canadian Rockies. It would be easy to assume that what merely makes the Canadian Rockies “Canadian” is that they’re north of the border. But there are also a number of [...]

Wineries in Northeast Kansas

Kansas Wineries

While Northern California is known as “wine country”, the Midwest – even  Kansas – has wineries worth visiting. This blog features five noteworthy wineries in Kansas, all less than two hours from Topeka. The featured wineries would be a wonderful day trip for wine tasting, to see the production process of the winery, and enjoy one-of-a-kind [...]

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Weird and Wacky Festivals

Fiesta, Jazz and Robots!
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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What Should I Do in Rome?

Visit some of the most beautiful, historic places and eat some of the most amazing food in the world. This is where you should visit and what you should do in La Citta Eterna, “The Eternal City,” also known as Rome!

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It’s time for some Madness in March

It’s that time of year when students take a break from their studies and let their collective hair down. . . when spring fever hits and hits hard. . . when freshmen and seniors alike live to party hearty and stay up late. Where are the hot spots this year? Keeping reading…