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Go wild with a Glen Rose vacation
Savor the remaining weeks of summer in Glen Rose, the wildest small town in Texas. Come see what you’ve been missing. Glen Rose may seem like a sleepy town but there’s plenty going on to keep visitors entertained. Dinosaur Valley State Park is truly amazing in a this-was-once-Jurrasic-Park-OMG-where-are-the-raptors-hiding?!-sort of way. You don’t have to know [...]
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Day Trippin’: Canton, TX
Escape your apartment for a while to squeeze some fun out of the last weeks of summer. Take a day trip to Canton for watersports, great food and a market like no other in the state. Canton, Texas is about roughly 60 miles from Dallas, nestled between two lakes in an idyllic, wooded setting. This [...]
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Foodie summer getaway at Blackberry Farms
A short drive from your Atlanta home rests a haven for foodies and wine lovers. Have you ever heard of Walland, TN? Odds are, you haven’t. I knew nothing about it until picking up a wine magazine and learning that the cozy town is located less than 4 hours north of the city. Nestled in [...]
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Escape to Grand Geneva this summer
This nearby retreat provides a break from the bustle of city life. As much as I love Chicago, there are times when I can’t wait to get outside of the city limits. It’s good to get rid of the energy that the city pumps into me; unwinding in the countryside is the perfect remedy for [...]
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Escape to Port Aransas this summer
Everyone needs a little beach in their life. Port Aransas, affectionately known as “Port A,” is nestled on Mustang Island, a relaxed town with 18-miles of beaches and laid-back, smiling residents. This vacation destination near Dallas is ideal for those who want to escape the hustle of city life and coast along at their own [...]
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Mission Toronto: your summer road trip plans just got more exciting
Grab a couple of friends, a few cups of coffee, and prepare for an unforgettable summer. Stamp your passport without the headache of airport travel and embarrassing pat downs. Toronto rests about nine hours from Chicago, though I recommend taking your time to stop in Ann Harbor and Detroit. Toronto is a recipient of the [...]
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Your next summer vacation: South Padre Island
Escape the heat of Dallas with a refreshing beach vacation. Dallas summers are no joke. Daytime activities are restricted to early morning and late afternoon unless you like to fry. Those who must be outside find themselves jogging from one patch of shade to the next. But staying indoors all summer is kind of lame [...]
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Rediscover nearby Chattanooga this summer
In about two hours you can rediscover the excitement of a city that has been beautifully reinvented. About two hours north or Atlanta rests Chattanooga, TN. For many of us, we haven’t given Chattanooga a second thought since we went there for Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City and Ruby Falls field trips in middle school. I [...]
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How to handle your snail mail during the summer
Summer is almost here (!) as are the sunny days away from school, work, and day-to-day doings. What have you planned to do with the mail that gets delivered to your apartment while you’re gone? Here are a few options for you to choose from, depending on the length of your summer vaca: Ask your [...]
Bromance \ Roommates \ summer vacation
How to avoid losing your college buddy
Goodbyes are hard, especially when finishing college and you have to say farewell to your beloved roommate. Who will have your back in COD now?! Who will make sure that you get home safely, after a night’s drunken haze?! Who will make fun of all your little quirks and funky habits?! People think that bromances [...]

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