Category: Tours Travel
Visit Burton-on-Trent
Burton-on-Trent, also known as Burton or Burton upon Trent, is a town across the River Trent in eastern Staffordshire in England. Both the Trent Canal and the Mersey Canal and the River Trent meander majestically through the city. The city lies within the National Forest and is the largest city on the Forest and had…
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A family vacation in the Bahamas at the Atlantis hotel on Paradise Island
If splashing in the sea on your family vacation is a must, then head to Paradise Island and the Atlantis Hotel, a full-service resort, in the Bahamas. The Atlantis Resort, in the Caribbean, has a 14-acre waterscape filled with waterslides that are sure to thrill kids of all ages and please everyone on your family…
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5 Common Moving Mistakes You May Want to Avoid
For newbies, moving can be a headache. After all, you need to organize your belongings in order to pack them properly. Therefore, you must have a solid plan in place. Even after proper packaging, you’ll likely end up making some costly mistakes. For example, if you don’t pack your favorite things, you may have to…
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The Lost Form of Ancient Karate
Here’s an interesting one for you, karate grew from one form, the kata of which is now lost. Strangely, it is true. Here is the story. The original rumor is that karate developed from the Crane style of Kung Fu. That may be true, but if you’ve seen videos like that, you’ll probably shake your…
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Gnocchi Topped With Maple Sausage Sauce – OMG This Is Delicious
It just doesn’t get much easier than this. Originally, I was going to make sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast on a Sunday morning, but I was voted against buying the family, because they all decided they wanted French toast instead, so guess what we had for breakfast? That’s right, we had French toast, but…
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Things to do in Singapore
The best way to explore Singapore is to do what the locals do. That’s right, do things that are not touristy. I have compiled a list of places and things to do in Singapore that are mostly free, plus a bottle of drink and transportation fees. I hope you find them useful and have fun!…
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Colonel Augusto Forsberg, "Forsberg’s Brigade"THAT IS
Colonel Forsberg had a very strong-willed wife, Mary Morgan Otey Forsberg, also known as Mollie. She was the daughter of a wealthy tobacconist from Lynchburg, VA. She met Colonel Forsberg, 51, of the 51st Virginia Infantry at the Lynchburg hospital in 1864. They were married in 1865, when Col. Forsberg returned to Lynchburg. After the…
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Basic facts about the Cook Islands
Scattered across the Pacific Ocean are the Cook Islands, a group of beautiful islands known for their warm and welcoming people and fantastic beaches. Composed of 15 islands, the Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy that is in free association with New Zealand. Each of the 15 islands offers a unique experience to its…
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Guernsey, Channel Islands – British Independent
Guernsey has been affiliated with the United Kingdom since Norman times. Guernsey is today independent and has its own system of currency and postage. The pound sterling is welcome in Guernsey, however the Guernsey pound is not spendable in Great Britain. Traditional industries such as fishing, dairy farming and flower farming still thrive on Guernsey,…
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American Mobster – Nathan Kaplan aka Kid Dropper
Nathan Kaplan was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1891. He hit the streets as a young man and soon became involved in petty scams, such as the “dropper” scheme. While no one was looking, he would conveniently “drop” a wallet full of counterfeit money on the sidewalk. He would then immediately…
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