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The Ugly Truth About Zoos: 12 Reasons Why They’re More Harmful Than Helpful

Zoos have long been a subject of debate among conservationists, animal rights activists, and the general public. While they offer educational opportunities and claim to contribute to conservation efforts, a growing body of evidence suggests that zoos may do more harm than good. From ethical considerations to questionable conservation outcomes, here are twelve compelling reasons […]

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Navigating Rough Waters: 10 Things to Consider Before Booking a Cruise

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As the cruise industry sails back into the limelight, travelers are eager to board these floating resorts for their next vacation. However, not all cruise lines are created equal, and some have recently navigated through particularly rough waters. From environmental controversies to customer service nightmares, these ten cruise lines have given passengers reasons to pause

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11 Most Memorable Road Trips For US History Fans

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Dust off your maps and get ready to crank up some classic tunes because we’re hitting the road, history fan style! The US is peppered with landmarks where the past feels like it’s alive and kicking. Let’s go on a trip through time to the most memorable road trips that’ll teach you about US history

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18 Memorable Road Trips to Take Across America

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Grab your map because we’re hitting the American highways to explore the most unforgettable road trips across the U.S. Forget the destination – we’re focusing on cherishing the views, the diners you’ll stop by for a milkshake, and the quirky roadside attractions that’ll have you remembering about the good old days. 1. Route 66 Traveling

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Tips for travelling to Indonesia

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Last month we had the opportunity to head to Indonesia for the total solar eclipse. This meant we got to experience more remote areas of the country and two vastly different aspects of the culture. We travelled with a group of photographers and social media influencers. It was interesting to see the differences between those

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Moving On to New Adventures & A Little Buzz Around the Web

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Hi everyone! Cat & Natalie here. We hope you had a good week and better weekend. Cat went to Boston last weekend and next weekend Natalie will be walking around our nation’s capital. She is so excited to take a little trip and have a new experience with her husband. Natalie has been to D.C. twice, but it

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Responsible Travel: Leave Each Place Better Than You Found It

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I’ve been so very lucky to have many life changing travel experiences. Each of those experiences has helped shaped the woman I am today, and I’m a huge proponent of others exploring the far corners of the earth with every chance they get. Understanding, acceptance, and love of others makes the world a better place

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My Travel Bucket List

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I don’t know about you, but I’m always dreaming about my next big adventure. It doesn’t take this arctic winter to make me dream of a warm beach, but it’s certainly helping. I’m guilty of entering travel sweepstakes often. I love listening to bangara, and my favorite cuisine is Thai. I don’t think there’s anywhere

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New York Travel Guide: Part 2

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As you may have guessed, there is a prequel to this post. New York Travel Guide: Part 1 reviews a live taping of The Colbert Report, Governors Island, playing the Broadway Lottery, and Holey Donuts. I moved to New York in August, so I’m still pretty new here. When visiting places around the city for

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3 Ways to Haggle Politely

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I absolutely love to haggle. In fact, one of my favorite memories of my European backpacking trip with my hubs (then boyfriend) was not seeing the Eiffel tower or taking in all the ruins in Rome but having a blast haggling in the markets of Florence. In Florence, they have rows and rows of little

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