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A Vacation Turned Nightmare

December 04, 0020 12:00 AM
It was only supposed to be two weeks; that was what Melina Galvez said to herself as she packed all her belongings and flew to Peru to go visit her parents. It was March, and although COVID-19 had come to the United States and other countries, most people expected the virus to be gone in a couple of weeks. Yet something was telling Melina that she needed to go home. “My mind went like…BOOM! ‘You need to leave now,’” Melina said. Following her gut instinct, she left behind her apartment, her classes, and her boyfriend to fly to Peru. The flight took only a few hours, and down in the Southern Hemisphere it was still the middle of summer.
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Biking Around Hilton Head Island

March 18, 0018 12:00 AM
I sometimes come to the end of a vacation thinking, “That was a fantastic trip, but I’m ready to go home.” Maybe I’m picky, but few places have made me want to stay there longer. But I can confidently say that I have never left Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, without wanting to stay longer. However, my stays on the island are not complete without a bike.
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Minivan Memoirs: Reflections on Road Trip Entertainment

March 05, 0017 12:00 AM
Leah Barton and her family bask in the sun near their white minivan. (Leah Barton)My husband, Jeff, and I recently had to get rid of our 1998 Toyota minivan. While driving away from the dealership in a newer Corolla, our hearts wrenched a little as our burgundy van disappeared from sight. I put a comforting hand on Jeff’s arm as he reminisced about the adventures he and his friends had had with that minivan during their high school years. I thought fondly of its cracked windshield and taped-together taillight, just a few of the flaws that seemed more like lovable quirks as we drove further away.
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Thwarting Vacation Vexation: Eight Travel Proverbs

February 08, 0017 12:00 AM
Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing, but too often vacations with friends, roommates, or family becomes stressful. Constant proximity to traveling companions, limited downtime, and disagreements can leave vacationers feeling physically and even emotionally exhausted. Remembering these eight proverbs can help travelers return home feeling satisfied with their vacation.
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Toothy Traditions

October 01, 0016 12:00 AM
Losing a tooth is a highly anticipated milestone for young kids. Not only does it mean that they are growing, but the event may also involve an exciting cultural tradition.
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Traveling with Kids

March 25, 0015 12:00 AM
From the back of the car, a tiny voice asks how long ’til you arrive at Grandma’s house. Six hours—six hours to go.
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Turning the Bones: Malagasy Rituals

December 11, 0013 12:00 AM
Malagasy carry the body of a deceased relative as they participate in the turning of the bones.With one final cut into mortar and clay, the crypt falls open, the gathered family watching in near-silence. Tears fill the eyes of some; others have smiles on their faces. Two men disappear into the tomb and return carrying a bundle wrapped in linens. They carry the body of one of the men’s grandmothers.
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Paradise in Purgatory

October 08, 0013 12:00 AM
The schist rock found at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is over 2 billion years old.
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Earn $$$ While You Travel

August 29, 0012 12:00 AM
Want to travel the world and get paid to do it? Whether it’s teaching in a classroom, sailing the high seas, or nannying like Mary Poppins, you can get an entry-level job that blends work with the pleasures of traveling. English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher
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4-in-1 Wedding: A Multicultural Experience

April 15, 0012 12:00 AM
It might be hard to know how to celebrate your wedding when your family backgrounds come from several different cultures. Nicole and James Goldberg, residents of Pleasant Grove, Utah, decided that their wedding would include elements from four family, religious, and cultural traditions: Nicole’s Danish heritage, James’s Sikh and Jewish heritage, and their shared LDS heritage.
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