“IN THE SPOTLIGHT” BLOG

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Erie Canal Specialty Coffee: The Spotlight Guide to Best Coffee Shops in the Historic Canalway

The Erie Canal specialty coffee scene ranks among the unexpected and unique experiences to discover ...
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A cup of coffee on top of a saucer. Melange coffee in a Traditional Viennese Coffee House in Vienna Austria

Best Coffee Shops in Vienna: The Spotlight Guide to Famous, Historic, and Contemporary Cafes

The best coffee shops and cafes in Vienna blend traditional coffee culture with a dose ...
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Confluence of Mohawk and Hudson rivers at lock E2 the beginning of the Erie Canal at sunset

Erie Canal, New York: Travel the Legendary Route on a Bucket List Road Trip

Travel the legendary Erie Canal route on an unexpected and epic bucket-list road trip across ...
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Stella Niagara preserve with trees starting to bloom, tall grass covers the foreground in front of a small white isolated church, the turquoise waters of the mighty Niagara River flow past, and a motor boat skims the water

Lewiston, New York: Niagara’s Hidden Gem Off the Beaten Path

Travel off the beaten path in New York State to Lewiston, the beautiful and historic ...
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Coffee Shops in Saint Paul: The Spotlight Guide to the Best Coffee in Minnesota’s Capital

The best coffee shops in Saint Paul, Minnesota, craft specialty coffee with care, create stylish ...
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A cup of third wave specialty coffee infront of a Calder sculpture in Chicago

Best Coffee Shops in Chicago, Illinois: The Spotlight Guide to Famous Shops and Favorite Cafes

Wondering where to find the best coffee shops in Chicago, Illinois? If you're seeking artisanal ...
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Best Coffee in Minneapolis: The Spotlight Guide to Cool Coffee Shops and Chic Cafes

The best coffee in Minneapolis combines the craft of specialty coffee with cool cafe designs ...
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Woman standing at water edge pondering the landscape, with white-pink sand and a green turqoise sea

One Word Resolutions and Your New Year Resolutions Essay

Do you ever see those "one word for the year" captions and posts on social ...
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Artisanal Christmas Ornament with the Chicago city scape as a design

Christkindlmarket Chicago, Authentic German Christmas Markets in Chicago

The enchanting Christkindlmarket Chicago creates holiday magic and memories infused with the festive spirit of ...
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St Paul European Christmas Market, a Traditional Holiday Market in the Twin Cities

The St Paul European Christmas Market is a festive, free holiday market in Saint Paul, ...
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Ceramic mugs at Chriskindl Market in Minneapolis MN

Minneapolis Christkindl Market, a Charming Christmas Market in the Twin Cities

The Minneapolis Christkindl Market charms and cheers visitors with traditional European-inspired Christmas festivities in Minnesota's ...
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Lush green island in the middle of a deep blue sea with mountains in the background. This is Pontikonisi The Legendary 'Mouse' Island in Corfu, Greece

Pontikonisi, the Legendary Mouse Island, Corfu

Let's discover Pontikonisi, the lovely little islet fondly named Mouse Island, Corfu, and its legendary ...
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An open green wrought-iron gate with gold Greek lettering spelling 'ΑΧΙΛΛΕΙΟΝ' leading along a paved pathway toward the white Achilleion Palace in Corfu, Greece.

The Achilleion Palace: Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s Villa in Corfu, Greece

Once upon a time in the late 19th century, Empress Elisabeth of Austria created a ...
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Christmas tree and decorations in Lisbons Rosio Square

Christmas in Lisbon: Must-Visit Markets, Magical Lights, and Meaningful Traditions

Christmas in Lisbon (Natal em Lisboa) is a meaningful and magical season of delightful markets, ...
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Exterior photo of a sunny winter's day infront of the decorated gates to the Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) at the Rathausplatz square.

Vienna Winter: Things to Do, See, and Celebrate in a Magical Season

Vienna in winter is the perfect place to be in a magical season. One of ...
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