Articles for category: TRAVEL

Karla News

Which Fun Place (in New Jersey) Wins?

Here’s a myth for you: in New Jersey, there’s absolutely nary a fun place for the whole family. Nary? Well, I can name at least 2 of them and yes, I have been to both. Both have rides for all ages and both of them have water parks (That’s right – they’re the ones with ...

Karla News

Summer and Seasonal Jobs in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

With summer comes opportunities for fun and exciting seasonal jobs. This is especially true in cold states like Michigan. Many Michiganders hibernate for the winter and come out in the spring/summer to enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, skateboarding, golfing or just lying around on the beach. If you are looking for a job opportunity ...

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Pet Friendly Hotels in Reno, Nevada

Reno, Nevada, known as “the biggest little city in the world”, sits in the far western part of the state. Reno draws millions of visitors every year, who come to enjoy the many attractions that it has to offer. Some of the best attractions in Reno, include the Nevada Museum of Art, multiple casinos, the ...

Karla News

Toledo, Ohio: What To Do and Where To Find Its Best Kept Secret

It is truly difficult to find anything exciting in the city of Toledo, termed by many, the armpit of Ohio. The city itself contains a downtown the size of a small garbage dump with the homeless people providing the smell. The city used to be a major manufacturer of glass, and the fumes still linger ...

Karla News

Entertainment Guide for Hampton Roads, Virginia

Hampton Roads, Virginia is the perfect place to go for summer vacation. Within just a few miles, you can catch some rays on Virginia Beach, visit historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, or Yorktown, or spend some time at one of many area museums and sites. Then there are the places to go to have some fun. Spend ...

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Top 10 Places to Visit in Portland, Oregon

I lived in Portland, Oregon for fifteen years, and loved it. Portland has many wonderful and beautiful attractions to recommend it, however, these are my ten favorites. I hope they’ll become yours as well! 1. International Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston, Portland, OR 97201-This garden is a must-see if you are visiting Portland for ...

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Adventures Tubing on the New River

I just got back from our annual family reunion. For the third time we got cabins in the mountains outside of Boone, North Carolina. The reunion is held to coincide with our parents’ anniversary and we have it in the mountains so we can get off-season rates at ski lodges big enough to host all ...

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The Stanley Hotel Ghost Tour

After becoming addicted to the Sci Fi channel’s “Ghost Hunters”, my wife and I could not resist the opportunity to tour the Stanley Hotel while staying in beautiful Estes Park Colorado. In my mind I had pictured the hotel to be in an isolated valley, remembering the depiction in Stephen King’s “The Shining”. However, when ...