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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Yeah, that cherry on a spoon captures the attention of many visitors at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. If you have an hour of free time while you are in downtown Minneapolis, the sculpture garden is worth a visit. Enjoy the walk and see the outdoor collection of contemporary art sculptures…
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Who would have thought there is a South Dakota Air and Space Museum somewhere hidden in Rapid City? The first time I’ve heard about it was when my housemate said that we would be stopping by to check it out when we were on our way to Wyoming. The address…
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The first time I visited the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills in South Dakota, it was winter. Not just cold winter, but cold snowy winter! I wrote a different post for that trip here. While I had fun in my first Mount Rushmore experience, the next two…
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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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