It has often been said that “getting there is half the fun.” While that old adage may be true, it does leave out a key distinction: The journey doesn’t necessarily stop once you arrive. If you’re a fan of road trips and hitting the highway, then your destination is just another starting point — for […]
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America’s Most Beautiful College Campuses
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By definition, a “college town” is a community that is dominated by its university population. The university may be large, or there may be several smaller institutions clustered within its confines, but the key element is how the schools impact the area’s economic and social life. One way in which colleges and universities can affect interest […]
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How You Spend Your Summer Vacation
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With warm weather just around the corner and children finishing up their school years, many families have begun planning their summer vacations. Here are some of the top places to spend a few days in the sun, with plenty of activities and attractions for everyone to enjoy: San Antonio – In recent years, Alamo City […]
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Seattle International Film Festival: May 19 – June 12
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While Seattle is well-known for its music scene, it is also home to one of the top film festivals in North America – an annual event that brings visitors and celebrities from around the world.
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Seattle Music: Then and Now
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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Seattle became the epicenter of the nation’s collective playlist as grunge – a genre of hard rock featuring distorted guitars, which emerged from the local scene and independent record labels – dominated the airwaves. Seattle-based bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots […]