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Destination Alphabet

Let’s go back to travel school with a destination alphabet! Follow along to learn some fun facts about some of our favorite destinations. A IS FOR ALASKA B IS FOR BAHAMAS C IS FOR CARIBBEAN D IS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC E IS FOR ECUADOR F IS FOR FIJI G IS FOR GALAPAGOS H IS FOR HAWAII I IS FOR ICELAND J IS FOR JAMAICA K IS FOR KENYA L IS FOR LONDON M IS FOR MEXICO N IS FOR (THE) NETHERLANDS O IS FOR ORLANDO P IS FOR PERU Q IS FOR QATAR R IS FOR ROME S IS FOR…
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5 Facts about Cinco de Mayo

Crack open a Corona and grab some guacamole — it’s Cinco de Mayo! Sure, everyone loves an excuse to throw a fiesta, but there is more to this holiday than tacos and tequila. Wondering what the fuss is all about? These five facts about the history and traditions behind Cinco de Mayo will provide you with the context for raising a glass today. 1. The day commemorates the Battle of Puebla, part of the Franco-Mexican war that began when the new Mexican President Benito Juarez defaulted on the country’s loans from European governments. On May 5, 1862 the French attacked…
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Delicious Desserts Around the World

The world is a delicious place for travelers with a sweet tooth. From cakes to puddings to pastries to frozen treats, every county has a special dessert to offer. Whether you’re craving something rich with chocolate or something light with fruit flavors, here are some tasty desserts (and destinations!) for you. Pastel de Nata (Portugal) This beloved egg custard tart was first prepared before the 18th century by the monks in Jerónimos Monastery outside of Lisbon. The monks used egg whites to starch the nuns’ habits, which created an abundance of leftover egg yolks. Not wanting to waste, the yolks…
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Board Games that Inspire Wanderlust

If you’re not out exploring the world, capture that spirit of adventure by gathering around the table and playing travel-inspired board games together. Gone are the days of simply rolling dice and moving around the board, mindlessly performing the action on the space where you land. Today’s games are all about creative themes, modern game mechanics, and interesting decision-making…even for the youngest board gamers. While most modern board games are most easily purchased at a Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS, as they are lovingly referred to in the hobby), Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble have great selections too. Here…
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Hot New Summer Books for 2022

Swimsuit? Check. ✅ Towel? Check. ✅ Sunscreen? Check. ✅ Hot summer books? We’ve got a list of selections for you here! Whether you’re in the mood for romance, light fiction, or a dark thriller, our summer books list has you covered! A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia Noora is struggling as an amateur blogger in New York City when she lands the coveted position of assistant to Loretta James, editor-in-chief of Vinyl magazine. Noora has read and loved Vinyl since her early teens, but her dream job becomes a nightmare when she realizes working for Loretta is more horror…
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