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South of the Border, Dillon SC is one of the state's most famous landmarks with plenty of free attractions. Conveniently located off I-95, see why I think it's one of the best free things to do in South Carolina!
Read moreThinking about attending a timeshare seminar to get a free cruise, hotel stay, or some other free gift? Before you commit to a timeshare presentation, read about my experience with a well-known vacation club! It was the most frustrating 4 hours I've ever spent. But we did get the free cruise for two -- that we enjoyed.
Read moreFree Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Guide - The first time I went to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, I didn't know what to expect. Here are the specific things you must see, must do, and must put on the bucket list!
Read moreMy girlfriend and I traveled 1,200 miles to see the 2017 eclipse! Here's how our eclipse trip went and why we'll drive even farther to see the 2024 eclipse. Plus tips for planning your own eclipse trip for the 2014 eclipse... and the 2045 eclipse!
Read moreMy tips for finding Fairy Stones at Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia. See the 3 types of Fairy Stone crosses you're most likely to find. Plus, ways to increase your odds of finding them!
Read moreI've gone skydiving 6 times since 1994. Since then, tandem skydiving has become much more popular, accessible, probably safe -- and less personal. Here's my personal experience through the years.
Read moreI recently flew solo with my 14-month-old son on his first airplane ride. Most airlines let you gate-check strollers & car seats for FREE. Since I knew that I would need a car seat once I arrived at my destination (and I wouldn't be comfortable renting one), I made a portable car seat dolly using a cheap luggage cart! After attaching the car seat to the luggage cart, I could use it like a stroller to get him from the car to the plane AND keep him confined while exploring the airports during layovers.
Read moreCargo ship travel delivers a unique experience you won't enjoy on a passenger cruise. Freight travel involves slipping into port for only the time required to exchange one load for another. Then it's back to sea en route to their next -- sometimes exotic -- destination. Here are tips for booking a trip on a freighter ship.
Read moreI've got some downhill driving tips for you that I learned firsthand while driving through the hilly Smoky Mountains recently. I (finally) figured out the proper use of 2 and 1 on my automatic gear shift on this road trip! Learning how to drive downhill without using your brakes -- and using engine braking instead -- will make your mountain driving experience SO much more enjoyable, trust me.
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