Update: Polishing Its Past and Preparing Its Future

From murals to museums, walking tours to harbor cruises, opportunities for discovery abound on the Cape Ann peninsula of Massachusetts, an area in transition.

















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Frugal Traveler: North of Boston, a Mix of Harbor and History

Nearly 300 Colonial-era houses and a pleasant waterfront scene make Marblehead, Mass., a fun and easy side trip if you’re in New England.

















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Travel Challenge: Memphis

You can’t get further west in Tennessee than Memphis. Nestled on the Mississippi river, Memphis boasts the largest airport cargo operation in the United States thanks to Fedex … but cargo is probably the last thing anyone would think of when visiting the home of blues. Even if you’ve only got a few days Memphis […]



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7 things small-town life taught me

Take what you have and get creative with it. To survive in LA, the ability to see the simple things and creatively envision the bigger picture is key.



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In Transit Blog: A New Resort in Key West

The 96-room, three-pool Marker Waterfront Resort in Key West, Fla., is scheduled to open in October.

















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How to ruin your trip to Italy

Italy can be crowded and hectic, but a little planning ahead reduces stress and frees up time for the important things, like lingering over a bottle of wine.



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The paper route is not dead

Eighty percent of The Daily Times Herald's papers are delivered by young people,



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How do you find a good travel agent?

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I Heart My City: Asin’s Kathmandu

Asin Sharma is a Kathmandu native whose love for her home city has only grown over time. To be sure, this passion drove Asin to pursue a career as a writer for NepalAdvisor.com, but that doesn't mean she doesn't indulge her wanderlust once in awhile. "I love traveling alone with a map in my hand...and an adventure right in front of me," Asin admits. But her heart will always be in Kathmandu. Here are a few of her favorite things about the culturally rich capital she calls home.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/13/i-heart-my-city-asins-kathmandu/

Surfacing: A Corner of Durham, N.C., Comes to Life

In the once-neglected Central Park District, you can find top-notch barbecue, live music, fair trade coffee and more.

















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Holiday Inn: Along the Journey to Extraordinary (Sponsored)

Scott didn’t know how tough he was. Then one day, life tested him. An accident changed his life forever, but it didn’t take away his spirit. With a supportive team and a drive to push the limits of what was possible, he went on to compete in one of the world’s toughest races—the Ironman. Millions […]



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Inside the 'teepee capital of the world'

Each August, the rolling hills of Montana are transformed into the "Tee-Pee Capital of the World."

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Photo of the Moment: The Brilliant Colors of Maldives

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9 signs you're a tourist in Japan

#1: In the past year, you've almost walked away from a toilet because you couldn't figure out how to flush it.



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9 Things You Don’t Expect To Miss When You Travel (But You Will)

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You know you're going to miss your cat when you travel. But what about the nice old man at the pharmacy 'round the corner? Mishana Khot promises that you're going to miss him too.

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