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Super Fun Idaho Bike Ride

An article from Traveling Pat! Patricia is a regular contributor to this blog. She has an adventurous spirit with a love for travel. Follow along with Pat as her journey takes her around the world. —

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Rivers, Bluegrass and Gold – A Northern California Roadtrip

Our family of four headed north from our home in Santa Monica in our loyal 2002 Volkswagen Van to visit San Francisco and explore the North California Coast up to the Redwoods of Mendocino and across the central valley of California to the historic gold country along Highway 49: Nevada City, Downieville and the Yuba River.

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Popular Southern Baby Names

Many Southern parents elect to give their children names representative of their region. These names often have a Southern flair and relate back to geographic features or objects common to these states. Whether you were born and raised in the South, or whether you are a Yankee who now lives in the South, you might be thinking that your new baby needs a name from this culturally rich region of the United States.

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Packing List for European Travel

Europe is home to an assortment of historically significant and beautiful landscapes, making this continent worthy of exploration. If you are planning a trip to Europe, careful attention to packing is required. To ensure that you can explore Europe without forgoing the creature comforts of home, pack smart for your trip.