Community and Courage: The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum

31/7/2014

There's remarkable heritage in Harrisburg.

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I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to expect when I was approaching the museum. Would it be filled with dusty old uniforms or stacks of old paper logs, the edges curled and yellow? Would it be filled not with artifacts but instead cliches - the handsome, hunky firefighters and their infallible equipment? I wasn't entirely convinced that this would be a good fit for me.

What does it take to keep a small museum thriving? In the case of the Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, you need a little ingenuity, a whole lot of community connections, and an troop of dedicated volunteers, willing to work every day, every week, every month for decades at a time.

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Save, Splurge, Steal: Talking Value with Jess from A Passion and A Passport.

30/7/2014

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Welcome to the latest installment of the "Save, Splurge, Steal" interview series. Getting great value when I travel is always such a fun challenge for me and I love to learn how other people get the best possible experience for their available time and money. I'm asking top travel bloggers to share their expertise and I hope you enjoy their responses as much as I do!

Meet Jess from A Passion and A Passport!

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Ocean Front Cabot Beach Camping in Prince Edward Island: Review

29/7/2014

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PEI's Cabot Beach Camping Is A Summer Dream Come True!
Read our review and see for yourself.

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Not sure you want to try Cabot Beach camping? This might change your mind! Not a bad way to end the evening!

There aren't many places in the world where you can drift off to sleep next to an ocean front, sunset view for under $30 but Prince Edward Island is one of them - IF you're willing to go camping! And we certainly were! Heading to the Canadian Maritimes with a bare-bones budget, we were determined to still enjoy the very best the area had to offer and make some amazing vacation memories. And with this in mind, we were off to enjoy Cabot Beach camping at a spectacular provincial park. Thank goodness we did! It may just be the most spectacular sunset campground PEI has to offer! Read on to see why we loved it so much.

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The Un-Girly Guide to Las Vegas

22/7/2014

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Vegas has a ton of unexpected offerings

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What do you think of when you picture Vegas?

Vegas is an exceedingly popular destination for girls' getaways and bachelorette parties but not everyone is enamored with the idea of endless clubs and parties. The truth is that Vegas is an affordable, diverse, welcoming destination that really has something for everyone. If the idea of dancing until dawn has you hiding under the covers, here are 5 un-girly things to do during the girls' escape.

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Save, Splurge, Steal: Talking Value With La Carmina

16/7/2014

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La Carmina, Japan travel blog, TV presenter TurnipseedTravel.com

La Carmina is a young female travel TV host and blogger, who you may have seen on TV networks like Travel Channel, National Geographic and Food Network. She co-hosted the Japan episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. She's the author of 3 books and is travel writer for publications like Sunday Times UK Magazine, CNN Travel and Hong Kong Express Airways. La Carmina has a travel video series, professionally filmed worldwide and published by Business Insider and locations include Maldives, Israel, Bangkok, Mexico, Abu Dhabi and more. Known for her Harajuku-cute style, La Carmina runs an alternative travel blog at http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/

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Keeping on Your Toes: Foot Care for Travelers

15/7/2014

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Travel Foot Care 101

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You're home - it's pedicure time!

Climbing nearly 400 steps to reach a hostel in Northern Italy, running around the Paris zoo during my first marathon, doing back to back to back walking tours in London - without a doubt, I explore the world with my feet! And I bet a lot of you do too! Walking (or running, or climbing) is a great way to see a city's hidden nooks and crannies and explore the natural wonders of the countryside. But all that roaming can really rough up your feet and few things can ruin a trip like sore, peeling, swollen, blistered feet. Here's how to keep your most valuable travel asset happy and healthy before, during, and after a trip.

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Travel Gear Review: Testing Tieks for Travel

14/7/2014

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Tieks: A Perfect Pretty, Packable, Polished Shoe.

I can't claim to be the most stylish person to ever hit the road. There was that first summer of backpacking in Europe, when I brought along just one pair of trousers. There was also a sarong and clogs combo that I wore to an Easter church service in Birmingham. And the two - count em, TWO - bright orange cotton T-shirts I brought along to Malawi that I am convinced played a role in attracting a higher than normal level of mosquitoes. But I'm slowly growing up and my travels are evolving to include more business and formal occasions -but I still love my bare bones, carry on luggage. So exactly what am I wearing on my feet for special occasions?

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Why We Stayed at a Holiday Inn in Stylish Singapore

13/7/2014

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Sometimes a Chain Hotel is the Best Idea.

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Singapore is home to some of the most gorgeous and unique hotel properties in the world. They offer stunning views, amazing roof top cocktail bars, and the chicest of design. So why on earth did we opt for the Holiday Inn Express on Orchard Road?

In short? We didn't think we'd be in any hotel long enough to appreciate any special features. Arriving late at night from Bangkok, we'd literally be in the room just long enough to sleep before heading out to explore early the next morning. We needed something that was centrally located, close to public transit, clean, safe, convenient, and EASY. It didn't exactly scream hip Singapore style, but it included free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and rang in at around $150 - not our greatest deal ever, but still a respectable bargain for the city.

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Visiting the Hampton History Museum

12/7/2014

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Make The Hampton History Museum Your First Stop in Town!

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We were greeted warmly by the staff.

The Hampton History Museum is so much more than just a small community museum - visiting it is like getting a refresher lesson in American history! I soon learned from our docent, Ed, that Hampton was positioned at the cross roads of history and was witness to some of the 19th and 20th centuries' most pivotal events.

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