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11 Ways to Keep Personal Data Secure on Mobile Devices While Traveling

By Bash Sarmiento / March 24, 2023 / 0 Comments

The world is becoming increasingly mobile. With all our private details stored in smartphones, tablets, and laptops, these devices have become our indispensable companions. Unfortunately, the ever-ready connectivity can also make our sensitive information vulnerable to data theft or hacking, particularly when traveling. The good news is that there is something you can do about … Read more

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4 Ways to Make Money While Traveling

By Contributed Post / March 17, 2023 / 0 Comments

Guest Contributor Traveling is an incredible experience. Making money while doing it can make it even more thrilling. You are not alone if you are adventurous, want to see the world, or dream of becoming a digital nomad. According to recent data, there are around 15 to 17 million digital nomads in the United States … Read more

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Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem

By Ali Patton / March 16, 2023 / 1 Comment

Minto Brown Island State Park is the perfect dog lover’s paradise. This riverfront West Salem park offers walking, hiking, jogging, and swimming, all with the option to take man’s best friend with you! The Search for Dog Friendly Parks at the Halfway Point When I stumbled upon Minto Island Brown Park in Salem, I was … Read more

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Flash! You’re a Star: Why Does Disneyland Take Your Picture

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 16, 2023 / 0 Comments

UPDATED September, 12, 2024 There’s a question we get quite frequently: Why do cast members at Disneyland take your picture the first time you enter the parks? Are you destined to be the next Disney star, or do you just look particularly good in that new outfit you chose for your visit to the parks? … Read more

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What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit

By Ali Patton / March 5, 2023 / 3 Comments

Updated July 2024 When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a … Read more

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EPCOT VS Hollywood Studios, the Battle Continue

By Ali Patton / January 18, 2023 / 2 Comments

Since EPCOT and Hollywood Studios now house 2 of Disney World’s most popular rides, it should be more commonly accepted that each park has its own unique attractions and benefits. After all, a recent survey revealed that each park has one of parkgoers’ favorite rides, with Mission Space and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ranked as … Read more

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Sad Tales, Historic Remains: Lovers Leap Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 16, 2023 / 2 Comments

Many of New England’s hikes blend history with the modern day, but few do it as seamlessly as the trails at Lovers Leap State Park in Connecticut. Explore history against the modern backdrop of the state’s rural New Milford countryside and learn a thing or two about local legends. It’s up to you to decide … Read more

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EPCOT Theme Park, the Real Story You Probably Haven’t Heard

By Ali Patton / December 21, 2022 / 2 Comments

Most true Disney fans have been to the EPCOT theme park and enjoyed a ride around the test track, or maybe even took some time to drink around the world. But, many modern Disney fans do not fully understand what EPCOT was meant to be and how it came to be a theme park instead. … Read more

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The Disney Magic Mobile Pass provides access to your park tickets via Apple device. Findout if it works and how it compares to MagicBands.

What Is a Disney Magic Mobile Service and Do You Really Want to Use It?

By Kathleen Hesketh / December 19, 2022 / 2 Comments

Whether you call it the Disney Magic Mobile service, the MagicMobile app or the Magic Mobile pass, Disney World’s new app-based offering is causing quite a stir. From connecting tickets to a mobile device, to using the service in the parks, guests have a lot of questions. We recently took Disney’s Magic Mobile pass (MagicMobile) … Read more

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It’s a Different Kind of Marble Hall at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

By Ali Patton / October 6, 2022 / 2 Comments

The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve boasts 15,000 feet of underground passageways that wind and dive ever deeper into a marble cave. When it comes to things to do in Oregon, this adventure must be on your list. The History of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve History of the Oregon Caves National … Read more

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