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 Wildlife Loop at Custer State Park in South Dakota never fails to deliver. In all three times that I drove around the loop, I was always rewarded with a sight of wildlife so close to the road. Apart from the breathtaking scenery as you drove around the prairie, the…
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When you want to visit the Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, go during the summer season. Although the park is open 24 hours a day every day of the year, going there during the winter season can become so chilly, believe me. My mom and I went there…
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Coming from the east, there is no way you will ever miss the turn going to the Wall Drug attraction located in Wall, South Dakota. There seems to be a sign every 100 feet starting 50 miles away. What a great job of luring travelers to the place! So what’s…
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Enjoy our Pinoy joke series. If you want more, check out more Bisaya and Filipino jokes in our archives. Filipino joke: Ang Paghihiganti Isang gabi, naglalakad ang isang lalaki sa may tulay nang may makita siyang babaeng nasa taas ng gilid nito at magtatangkang magpatiwakal. “Huwag,” sigaw ng lalaki. At…
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The list of countries that do not need a visa to enter the Philippines is getting longer. Recently, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that it has granted visa-free privileges to additional seven countries allowing their nationals to enter Philippines for 30 days. These countries are Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan,…
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The Cottonwood Bistro in Brookings, South Dakota is home to fine foods and espresso. It is the first branch of the famous Cottonwood Coffee located at the Main Avenue. I don’t normally visit the Bistro as I see myself leaning more to the “Cottonwood-Coffee” fan category. The first visit to…
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Where to pick strawberries in Brookings, South Dakota? Just a couple of miles east from the center of Brookings, South Dakota, is a strawberry farm. I forgot the name of the farm, but it is so easy to find. A big signboard can be seen at an intersection where you…
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What is Science Domain International? Why is Sciencedomain.org sending me an email invitation to review a manuscript for its British Journal of Applied Science & Technology? Is Science Domain International a scam — one of those shady publishing houses or questionable operators that the New York Times mentioned? Here is…
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