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Get ready to feel festive and holly-jolly because the winter holidays are upon us! From Hanukkah to Christmas celebrations in Philadelphia, its suburbs, and throughout the tri-state area, it’s time to deck the halls and countdown to the New Year! But before that happens, there are plenty of winter festivals and Christmas events in Philadelphia […]
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Every local my husband and I met during our long weekend in Los Angeles said the same thing: we had to go hiking in Griffith Park. In truth, a hike to see the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign was already on my list of must-dos. But hearing it recommended over and over was reassuring.
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If you can afford it and it is what you want to spend your money on, luxury travel is great. But what about those of us who do not want to blow out their travel budget on a single trip? The answer is to find the right destination. For example, there are so many free
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Each summer, visitors flock to North Carolina‘s Outer Banks for vacation. But many won’t make the trip to the northern part of the barrier island. In comparison to Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head, the village of Corolla, North Carolina, is a more quiet destination. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening and fun. There
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In Philadelphia, you know spring is just around the corner when the Philadelphia Flower Show sets up shop in Center City. The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is the 195th year of the show, and each year there is a certain excitement and anticipation as you wonder what awaits. This year, there is no snow or
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A spring break in the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be just what you need for reinvigoration after the long winter months. Enjoy the crashing ocean waves, sunny skies, and fresh sea air! The Outer Banks in April and May, in particular, isn’t quite at its peak travel time yet. That means crowds are
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Few things capture the wistfulness and charm of centuries past in the way that the covered bridge does. Today, there are not many of these special wooden creations left. But there are still many remaining covered bridges in Pennsylvania that you can experience and enjoy in person. The Keystone State has the most remaining covered
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After two years hosted outdoors in South Philadelphia during June, the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the great indoors in Center City. The country’s largest and longest-running flower show has a slightly different feel than in past years, with some of the lessons learned from recent shows clearly taken to heart. This year there
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It is well-established that freedom of religion is an essential tenant upon which the United States was founded. And it was part of the motivation that drove many of the earliest settlers to come to America, especially Quaker William Penn’s Pennsylvania. One of the most notable communities, founded in the 18th century, is the Historic
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Just outside of Wilmington, Delaware, not far from Philadelphia, the Brandywine Valley is Du Pont Country. Sprinkled across the region are a number of impressive homes like the beautiful botanicals at Longwood Gardens and the smartly stately Nemour Estate & Gardens. But they all trace back to a black powder yard and a family home
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The Philadelphia Flower Show was once a rite of late winter announcing that spring was, in fact, coming. But as with so many things, the popular event has been forced to adapt. The Philly Flower Show has now become an event in late spring celebrating the season. Now in its second year being held outdoors
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In a dense metropolis that is full of skyscrapers, is another New York City observation deck really needed? Well, as it turns out, it is. But not the old-fashioned elevator to the top of a tall building lookout. No, no, no. The Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck takes the traditional approach and turns it on
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