I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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The Deeds Carillon Tower landmark in Dayton, Ohio is a 151-foot structure with 57 bells located inside the Carillon Historical Park. One of Dayton’s best-known landmarks, Deeds Carillon plays daily automated musical selections. The park’s internationally acclaimed carillonneur also plays original concerts throughout the year. The tower was a gift…
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Hotel Ramada Xenia in Xenia, Ohio is one of the affordable yet nice-looking hotels in Xenia. I was surprised that for $80 a night, I could have a premium-looking room without the old-fashioned bedding that I usually see in other hotels of the same price. While other hotels do not…
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I recently moved to Wilberforce Ohio for work at Central State University. Wilberforce is a small community with a population of about 2,300. Because of its size, there are not so many choices in terms of good restaurants and bars, not even a local coffee shop. So when I take…
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The National African-American Museum and Cultural Center is located next to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. It is a small museum mission that showcases the stories of African Americans from their African origins to the current day. When I visited the museum, the main gallery area was closed and…
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The Days Inn Amarillo East in Amarillo Texas is one of the most affordable hotels along Interstate 40. I stayed here overnight and was pleased of my stay. The person at the front desk was very welcoming, helpful, and fast, especially that I arrived late at night and I wanted…
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Las Cruces, New Mexico has a new local coffee shop that is closest to New Mexico State University. As of this writing, the shop called The Pot Coffee House (formerly named NMAZ Southwest Coffee and Brewhouse) has been opened for barely two weeks. Located along E. University Ave, it competes…
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Las Cruces, my friends, from the bottom of my heart, mil gracias y adiós a todos! Three years of working at New Mexico State University seemed too short and felt too fast when every day is adorned with beautiful people, enchanted places, memorable events, and blessed with almost always sun-shiny…
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I was walking around Santa Fe, New Mexico Plaza looking for food when I saw this line of people waiting to take their orders at this small mobile food cart called “Roque’s Famous Carnitas.” I could smell the aroma of grilled food from few meters away. So I went closer…
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