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Historical America: The Top Five Colleges for History Majors

November 21, 2016

Jamie Stewart

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Is History a Part of Your Future? OK, I will be right upfront from the start, I love history, and I graduated from college with a BA in History. So some of my comments regarding History Majors are a bit slanted, but they are honest and sincere. Picking the top five colleges for History Majors […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Feeling Welcome: The Top 5 Colleges for Hospitality Studies

November 17, 2016

Alana Armstrong

376

College Towns

Hospitality services have become a huge industry on a global scale, but it takes a lot of business studies, trend-seeking, travel and practical experience before someone goes from dishwasher to manager, or from bartender to Sommelier. Colleges that specialize in hospitality must offer a wide range of practical and experiential learning, and in-the-field connections so […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

5 Best Oktoberfest Locations in the US

September 29, 2016

Alana Armstrong

Suburbs

The German tradition of Oktoberfest has been adopted by American cities all over, and thank goodness! What would we do if we had to fly to Germany every time we wanted to participate in Oktoberfest? German beer and drinking culture has a long history in America, since the first lager beer was brewed in America […]

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The Big 3: Beers From California, Utah and Arizona

August 16, 2016

Chris Loveys

States

Utah Hop Nosh IPA – Uinta Brewing Company If the Beehive State is on your list of next trips make sure to stop in and see Uinta Brewing Company; a mainstay in Utah beer with a 20-year reputation of creating great beer with local wildlife and terrain namesakes. This brewer is one of the few […]

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Making Champions – The 6 States with the Most Olympic Athletes

August 9, 2016

Jane Saxon

154

Cities

The Olympics have begun. Every time I check the news I see a report on the US medal count. It seems like we’re doing well so far. Actually, we almost always do well. And that‘s because of our fabulous athletes. Talk about dedication – they give their lives over to their sports, training, planning, preparing […]

Revealed: the 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family In the US

America By Rail: The Most Scenic Train Trips in the US

August 8, 2016

Alana Armstrong

780

States

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” —David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas When the early settlers, businessmen, and explorers of America traveled far, they traveled by train. Although they were on the trains for days, they would use the time to write, observe the country and meet fellow travelers. In reality, they would engage in […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Beer Tasting at America’s Favorite Brew Festivals

July 29, 2016

Liz Naughton

240

Cities

Beer is one of the oldest beverages we enjoy, dating back to at least 5th millennium BC. Chemical tests on pottery show beer was produced 7,000 years ago in what is now Iran. By the 7th century AD, beer was being produced and sold by European monasteries. In 5400 BC Asia began brewing beer in […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Lodi: The Wine-Grape Capital of California

July 28, 2016

Jamie Stewart

346

Cities

Lodi gained international renown when it became a song written by Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty. Fogerty admitted that he had never been to Lodi prior to writing the song, but he just liked the name.In the lyrics of the song the refrain is “Oh Lord, I’m stuck in Lodi again…” I am going to […]

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Here are the Top Ten Jazz Festivals in the US

July 26, 2016

Alana Armstrong

266

Cities

Jazz, as a musical genre, got its start amid African-American communities during the late 19th and early 20th century. And jazz has been played at many festivals since then. The typical American jazz festival has a few things at its heart: it occurs every year, brings in a variety of talent and types of jazz […]

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Where Can You Find America’s Finest Food Truck Cuisine?

July 20, 2016

Alan Lee

134

Cities

Sick of cafeteria food? Done with the fast food restaurants? Nothing in the fridge for lunch? Go find the food trucks! Why Are Food Trucks Increasingly Popular? Food trucks are becoming more and more popular throughout the United States for a number of reasons. First, a lot of food trucks specialize in providing filling fare […]

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Cool Off On The 5 Best White Water Rafting Rivers

July 19, 2016

Alana Armstrong

141

States

What Makes White Water Rafting Special? White water rafting is the sport in which an inflatable raft is used to navigate a body of rushing whitewater or rough water. It’s a wonderful activity that combines the physical challenge of navigating the waves with the camaraderie of working as a team and the thrill of rushing […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

[Brew Series] Training America’s Next Brewers: The Top Brew Schools in the US

July 13, 2016

Jane Saxon

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College Towns

There’s Nothing Like a Frosty Glass You love beer. You love the recent explosion of micro and nano-brewed craft beer. You’ve been brewing at home for ages. Your dream is to open a microbrewery – but do you know how? It seems like many people have been asking the same question. So many people that […]

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Foraging at America’s Farmers’ Markets: Our Top 5

July 1, 2016

Jamie Stewart

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Cities

Off to the Market. Visiting farmers’ markets has become a popular pastime with people from many different walks of life. People seem to feel that food from a farmers’ market is better for you, as well as less expensive, and buying it helps to keep the American tradition of farm fresh alive. I know I […]

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Bucket List: America’s Five Most Unforgettable (and fun!) Marathons

June 21, 2016

Jamie Stewart

161

Suburbs

Marathons have been around for thousands of years. If we believe the ancient story of the origin of the marathon, it was named after the fabled Greek Soldier Pheidippides who carried the message of Athens victory over Sparta from the battlefield of Marathon to the city of Athens. The distance between the battlefield and Athens […]

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California’s 10 Leading State Universities

June 15, 2016

Liz Naughton

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College Towns

So you applied to Stanford, and you didn’t get in. Don’t despair; the California State University System has a lot to offer and at a more affordable price. There are twenty-three campuses with eight off-campus centers throughout the state serving about four hundred and seventy-four thousand students and employing about forty-nine thousand faculty and staff. […]

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Wedded Bliss: America’s 10 Most Idyllic Honeymoon Locations

June 2, 2016

Jane Saxon

461

Cities

Choosing a wedding venue, planning a party for dozens or maybe hundreds of people, preparing to share your life with another person are all huge stressors. Oh and did I mention dealing with the in-laws? Never mind, we won’t go there. Wow, does this sound like fun?? Maybe not, but what should be the embodiment […]

Discover the Top 10 Hidden Gem Cities In the US

Here are the 10 Safest Cities In America

April 3, 2016

Aimee Bates

552

Cities

Safety is the first priority, right? Everyone wants the finer things life has to offer. Love, comfort, and maximum safety definitely top everyone’s list. Whether you are looking for a new place to begin your career, to raise a family, or to simply add to your likely already extensive bucket-list for traveling, finding a safe […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Unravel America’s 10 Best Suburbs to Live In

April 1, 2016

Jennifer Bruce

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Suburbs

Discovering the right suburb to live in can be a very challenging decision to make, especially without proper research. The United States is full of places to live: cities, unique smaller towns and villages that people normally call home. However, there are complicated questions with many – where will you feel at home? Where should you […]

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These Are the 10 Most Educated Cities in the US

March 13, 2016

Nikki Newman

850

Cities

Pursuing an advanced degree in some cities is part of pursuing the American dream; more students are choosing to continue living in the cities they graduate from. With so many 18-24 year old students striving towards two and four year degrees, we are seeing that these same students are choosing to stay in the cities […]

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These Are the 10 Most Sublimely Beautiful College Campuses In America

March 10, 2016

Nikki Newman

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College Towns

From sculptures, to landscape, to architectural design, some of America’s college campuses have breathtaking views that are, quite simply, visually stunning. Some of the most gorgeous college campuses outlined in this article host avant-garde textures throughout their richly decorated buildings, chapels with storied architecture, performing arts centers embracing dramatic designs, and thousands of contiguous acres embracing the purest […]