When I was in high school, I was in a handful of Humanities classes, one of which was Humanities Art. We learned about ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art, the …
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If you’re a travel geek (or even if you aren’t), I’m sure you’ve heard of the mile high club. Wikipedia describes it as, “…is slang for the group of people …
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Florida & Texas Health Dep’ts Have Issued Malaria Illness Advisories
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJust a little over a week ago, we posted that the CDC recommended getting a polio booster when visiting these 31 countries, due to an increased risk of catching the …
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Heroes: Group of Citizens Who Call Out Pickpockets Targeting Tourists
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot all heroes wear capes. And travel heroes, in particular, come in all shapes, sizes and styles. We’ve gone over some of them before: The passenger who learned how to …
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When you hear about Valley Forge, most Americans will know that it has something to do with American independence. But fewer people know what happened at Valley Forge and how …
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CDC Now Suggests Polio Booster Shot When Visiting These 31 Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPolio (a.k.a. poliomyelitis) has been around for centuries. It is a potentially disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can infect …
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Hopefully, you’ve already booked, or are at least getting ready to book, your summer travels. If so, you’ve noticed that airfares, hotels and rental car prices are all higher than …
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Several news agencies report that two women were attacked while visiting Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. During the event, the perpetrator pushed both victims, aged 21 and 22, down a 150-foot …
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Popular Resort Transport Changed Due To Conservative Christians’ Demands
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn 1979, Australian rock band AC/DC released its 5th international studio album, called Highway to Hell. The album has been certified 7x Platinum for selling more than 7 million copies, …
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If you’ve been reading Your Mileage May Vary for any length of time, you may have noticed that I (Sharon) tend to post about more “quirky” aspects of travel and …