weekend
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NEW ORLEANS
Bob Dylan once said, “There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.” I’ve been all over this country, but far and away my favorite city is New Orleans. I’ve visited New Orleans seven times, far more than any other city in America, and whenever…
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MEXICO CITY
Long ago, the Aztecs ruled over the snatched waist of Central America. Their shining capital city was built on an island in the middle of a great lake, a basin of water embraced by two mountain ranges and one still-active volcano. This city was called Tenochtitlan, only accessible by canoe…
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DETROIT
In my quest to visit all 50 states, I must admit, seeing Detroit was not high on my list. I always imagined seeing the picturesque Mackinac Island while traversing northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula like Ernest Hemingway, drunk in a canoe. But when Alex found cheap direct flights from…
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ATLANTA
It’s hard to live in the South. Not just because the mosquitoes are big as chicken hawks and the humidity is like breathing through a wet blanket in a microwave, but because concerts and big events usually pass us by. Luckily, despite Tecumseh Sherman’s best efforts to burn it to…
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ASHEVILLE
When it comes to must-see Southern cities, Asheville is near the top of the list. What sets Asheville apart from the colorful coastal cities like New Orleans, Asheville, and Savannah is its elevated location. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers breathtaking vistas without the twangy charm of Tennessee…
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