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Union Square is the heart of San Francisco,California August 27, 2013 10:15

San Francisco is quite small, yet its hilly terrain and patchwork demographic profile gives it more distinctly defined neighborhoods than a city five times its size. As a result, the sights, sounds and flavors of…

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The City of Light - a name Paris in France August 27, 2013 10:04

Once just a village that settled on the "Ile de la Cite" (City Island) on the confluence of the Seine's two branches, Paris has vastly expanded over the centuries, taking the surrounding villages under its…

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The world's most vibrant and sprawling metropolis is NewYork August 27, 2013 09:55

New York City, arguably the world's most vibrant and sprawling metropolis, occupies five boroughs, each with its own distinct identity. After all, before the historic 1898 consolidation, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island…

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Overview of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina August 27, 2013 09:33

Myrtle Beach is considered the number one golf destination in the United States, but those who have visited the 'Grand Strand' know that is also a premier vacation destination. With its beautiful beaches and countless…

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The various and diverse 'villages' of London August 27, 2013 09:23

The various and diverse "villages" of London reflect the full spectrum of the city's residents. From exclusive, elite establishments to downright dingy dives, tourist-drenched terrain to homegrown habitations, there's something for every visitor. As Dr.…

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The various and diverse 'villages' of London October 01, 2013 05:44

The various and diverse "villages" of London reflect the full spectrum of the city's residents. From exclusive, elite establishments to downright dingy dives, tourist-drenched terrain to homegrown habitations, there's something for every visitor. As Dr.…

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Super-cheap San Francisco bus trip on less than $75 August 27, 2013 09:14

A San Francisco getaway for less than $75 a person? Yes, you can do it. How do I know? Because I recently made such a trip by using the uber-cheap Megabus service from Los Angeles…

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Overview of Las Vegas, Nevada August 27, 2013 09:08

Shimmering from the desert haze of Nevada like a latter-day El Dorado, Las Vegas is the most dynamic, spectacular city on earth. At the start of the twentieth century, it didn't even exist; now it's…

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Nome Alaska : Three Roads to Roam October 01, 2013 06:01

Most visitors to Alaska do not go to Nome…big mistake. This westernmost city on the North American continent offers more than a finish line for the Iditarod – the 1150-mile dogsled race that begins in…

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Flushing, a neighborhood in New York City August 27, 2013 08:56

Flushing, a neighborhood in New York City’s Queens borough, is getting a lot of attention this week as the home of the US Open tennis tournament. A lot of tennis fans likely don’t think much…

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Chicago is 'The City that Works' August 27, 2013 07:48

Chicago is "The City that Works" and "The City of Big Shoulders." It boasts the United States' tallest building and one of the world's largest office buildings. With the ubiquitous elevated trains creating a continuous…

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Chicago is 'The City that Works' and 'The City of Big Shoulders' October 01, 2013 05:49

Chicago is "The City that Works" and "The City of Big Shoulders." It boasts the United States' tallest building and one of the world's largest office buildings. With the ubiquitous elevated trains creating a continuous…

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