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Edinburgh – Gateway City for New Travelers

Edinburgh is a beautiful city. It has all the bells and whistles. There is a magnificent castle, world-class museums, breathtaking vistas and incredible food. When it comes to a “gateway” city, Edinburgh is a great choice. What is this Gateway City You Speak of? Gateway cities, to me, are places that are great for the […]

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Tourist is Not a Dirty Word

Funny how words can become stigmas; take the word tourist. Somewhere along the line this harmless word became derisive. We are all afraid of looking like a tourist when we travel, as though being a tourist is somehow offensive. I beg to differ. I grew up in a tourist town, Las Vegas, so I know […]

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Hidden Gems of Lyon – Travel Stories

  In Lyon, France a stunning white basilica sits high up on a hill overlooking the city. You can see it from most anywhere in town, but what you can’t see is a hidden gem that sits just below it. In truth, there are many little hidden places to discover in France’s “Second City.” There […]

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Travel Inspiration – Movies to Get You Moving

Travel inspiration, we all need a little now and again. Inspiration can help break the log jam of where to go, or when to go, or even IF to go. I have found that there are some movies that make me want to book the next trip. They don’t have to be classics, sometimes they […]

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Travel Maven, The Journey Begins

Welcome to Travel Maven! I love the word “Maven,” it has an interesting range of definition. It can mean either one who is experienced or knowledgable; or it can mean freak. When it comes to travel, I fall into both categories. I am an experienced traveler, but I am also a travel freak. I am […]

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