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8 Best Things to Do on Alabama’s Beautiful Lake Martin
travelawaits.com - Joe Cuhaj View Full Profile Author and freelance writer Joe Cuhaj hails from New Jersey but moved to Alabama almost 30 years ago and became one of those Yankees – one who fell in love with the state’s rich biodiversity and landscapes and never went home. Combining his love of hiking and writing, Joe has penned six outdoor recreation books including Hiking Alabama, Hiking the Gulf Coast, Hiking Through History Alabama, Best Dog Hikes Alabama, Paddling Alabama, and his latest, Hiking Waterfalls of Alabama. He has also authored a guide to camping in the state, Best Tent Camping Alabama. His love of history afforded him the chance to write two historical books about Alabama’s port city, Mobile – Baseball in Mobile and Hidden History of Mobile – for History Press. And falling back on his former career in radio broadcasting, Joe has also produced a number of humorous short story podcasts, Joe Cuhaj’s Shorts, that can be heard on his website.
Formed by the Thomas Wesley Martin Dam that caps off the Tallapoosa River, the 41,000-acre Lake Martin is the largest manmade lake in Alabama. With …
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7 Fantastic Summer Outdoor Experiences in Anchorage, Alaska
travelawaits.com - Peggy Cleveland View Full Profile A trip across the country in a Pontiac station wagon at age nine sparked Peggy's lifelong love of travel. Her passion for travel has taken her to 49 states, Europe, the Caribbean, South Korea, and Australia. She loves to share tips from her almost 50 years of touring. She writes about topics such as cruises, road trips, couple's getaways, and trips with your favorite gal pals. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest which is one of the most beautiful areas in the United States. Her work can be found in Northwest Travel and Life Magazine, 253 Lifestyle Magazine, as well as other regional publications. The name of her travel blog came about from her friends constantly asking her, "Peggy, Where Should I Go?"
Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska by population and landmass, yet it still has a walkable downtown with a small-town feel. It is in the …
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London
What It's Like To Travel In London Right Now
travelawaits.com - Samantha Priestley View Full Profile Travel writer, author, and playwright, Samantha loves historic buildings, quirky hotels, woodland walks and literary trails, specializing in food and drink, luxury travel, retreats, spas, and anything arts based. Samantha is based in Yorkshire, the UK, where she lives with her artist partner. Learn more on her website.
The travel situation in the UK is constantly changing, and as I write this we enter “Freedom Day,” which means mask wearing and socially distancing, …
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The Very Best Camping Near The Water, Plus Rookie Tips
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Find out the best campgrounds in the U.S. near beautiful bodies of water, plus all the camping tips you need to know whether you're an outdoor expert or unsure how to pitch a tent.
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Europe
My 6 All-Time Favorite Cruises From A Self-Proclaimed Cruise Fanatic
travelawaits.com - Melody Pittman View Full Profile Melody and her daughter Taylor run both Wherever I May Roam and Travel The South travel blogs. She is a digital influencer, freelances for both print and online publications, and hosts an annual travel conference, Southern Travelers Explore. Melody has been traveling her entire adult life and has visited 49 states and 49 countries. She loves cruising, small towns, historical sights, and National Parks.
I absolutely love cruising. Since the first time sailing to the Western Caribbean from New Orleans in 2002, I was hooked. Now, after 50+ cruises …
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Trinity College Dublin
If Statues Could Talk: The Unique Tour In Ireland You'll Want To Experience
travelawaits.com - Gail Clifford View Full Profile Gail Clifford, MD, a physician for 30 years, has traveled to five continents and has visited all 50 United States. An avid traveler, she happily goes on new adventures, especially for birthdays. Multi-generational travel remains a treasured pastime. She currently divides her time between Ireland and the U.S. You can experience more from Gail on her site ABLE Travel & Photo.
Dublin overflows with history, pub exploits, and cultural experiences. Maybe the best way to participate in them is not as a tourist, but to move in …
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