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Denton’s Artisan Cheese Shop – Ten:One

Denton, Texas – Ten:One Artisan cheese  What do Cheese and beer have in common? For starters, Justin Bonard – owner, Cicerone, and chief cheesemonger of Denton’s only artisan cheese shop, Ten:One. Justin, a 16-year resident of Denton, started developing a love for fine artisanal cheese during his training as a cicerone. A cicerone is a...

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5 Best Tips For Diamond Hunting in Arkansas – Crater of Diamonds State Park

Diamond hunting, the search for a girl’s best friend. Do you have a yearning to go diamond hunting? Then perhaps you should consider a visit to the only mine in the world where you can hunt for your own diamonds. My husband and I are rock hounds. So, when we learned about the Crater of...

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Reata – Perfecting Comfort Food In Fort Worth

Reata Restaurant With a Texas-sized tip of the hat to great food and service, Reata in Sundance Square of Fort Worth embodies the quintessential atmosphere and spirit to the good ‘ole days of the West.  Just past the entrance, you walk into a grand lounge anchored by a sprawling bar and sitting area. The sitting...

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Jefferson, Texas: Why You Need This Blissful Weekend Escape

A short 3-hour drive from Dallas, off of highway 59 in East Texas, is Jefferson. Once a bustling riverboat port hosting steamboats laden down with supplies and adventurous people traveling to the wilds of Texas – Jefferson is now a mecca for staycationers needing a weekend getaway.  At first glance, this little country town may...

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Arizona: 7 Places That Should Be On Your Travel Radar

    Arizona Adventures Begging To Be Discovered It is no secret that Arizona is a mecca for people seeking warmer and drier climates. Balmy year-round temperatures and wide-open urban plains are the perfect settings for spectacular sunsets, exploring multicultural foodie scenes, and traversing paths yet to be discovered. Arizona is a place where each...

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Conwy Wales: A Medieval Town To Explore

Conwy, Wales  Located at the top of Wales on the edge of St. George’s Channel is Conwy, a walled market and fishing town with roots dating to the Roman Empire. Formidable stone walls with passageways and lookout towers encircle the medieval city on three land sides allowing an unobstructed view of the channel branching off...

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Virtual Tours and Travel in a Time of Quarantine

I do believe that the beginning of this post will need a bit of explanation. You see, as social distancing continues to unfold I find myself yearning for something different that did not happen yesterday, the day before, and last week. When that happens, it is usually expressed in my writing, as is the case...

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5 Hidden Prohibition Speakeasy Bars in Texas

The Speakeasy was born during the tumultuous Twenties at a time when the country was healing from World War I and Americans were discovering a new love for jazz, dance, and cocktails – coincidently, at the same time that the newly ratified 18th Amendment went into effect. The 18th Amendment spawned the National Prohibition Act...

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9 Christmas Festivities: From Christkindlmarkts to Laser Shows

Christmas markets are festive traditions that span centuries and were precursors for today’s festivals and laser light shows. The first mentioned Christmas market, also known as Christkindlmarkt, was Striezelmarkt in the German Saxony city Dresden in 1434. Christkind is literally translated as Christchild and is generally depicted in angel form with locks of curly blond hair,...

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Christmas Traditions: 21 Incredible Ideas For The Holiday

Christmas is a season of happiness and joy, steeped in traditions. Every family has their own set of traditions that they celebrate every year. Here is a list of traditions that your family may already participate in or some new activities that you want to start participating in.   Gather in the kitchen 1.  Organize a cookie...

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Christmas Masterpiece: Transform Your Entryway In A Weekend

Christmas Entryway Decorating Ideas   Do you have what could be an amazing entry to your house and have been wondering what you could do with it? Check this idea out! This Christmas decorating idea will work for any entry large or small that has an overhang of some kind to hang the wireframe from....

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Jefferson Texas: Meet the Mysterious Town

Jefferson Texas is a town steeped in history and mystery. This small town just a 3-hour drive from Dallas near the Louisiana border was once a shipping mecca of the South. Steamships delivered goods and people along the Red River to Jefferson which was then transported by wagon to the newly founded towns of Dallas...

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Billings, Montana: 10 places to eat and drink you will love

Billings is Montana’s largest city, It is nicknamed the “Magic City”. It is truly a magical place for the outdoor enthusiast. It is also has a magical foodie scene that is sure to appease any discerning taste buds. There are unquestionably many dining establishments to choose from – during my brief stay, I only had...

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