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How to Take in International Attractions Without Leaving the United States

By Richardwrites

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Ever want to see the Great Wall of China or Stonehenge but lack the money or ability to take an international vacation? Don’t give up hope. Believe it or not those internationally famous sites and more can be visited right here in the United ... more »

How to Take Part in a Cattle Drive

By eHow Travel Editor

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America has been exposed to a romantic image of cattle drives that rivals the myths of knights leaving Camelot on sacred missions of honor. In truth, working a cattle drive was a difficult, dangerous way to make a living. It's still possible to ... more »

How to Take Tea in San Francisco

By CyndiLou

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Afternoon tea is a perfect San Francisco activity. It gives you a much needed break from the shopping and hill climbing without giving in to the typical tourist haunts. Tea is also a fun family activity during your visit... more »

How to Take the Scenic Route from Flagstaff to Sedona, Arizona

By AprilEClark

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Looking to take the scenic route from Flagstaff to Sedona in beautiful northern Arizona? This drive through postcard-worthy Oak Creek Canyon should not be made without a camera. A photographic memory may suffice... more »

How to Take the Subway in Los Angeles

By eHow Travel Editor

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Hard as it is for some to believe, car-clogged Los Angeles has a subway system. The Los Angeles subway runs from downtown Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, the South Bay, and Long Beach. The Metro Rail system opened in 1990, and ... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Atlanta

By eHow Travel Editor

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Peach trees, the Coca-Cola museum, CNN, the Hawks - you can find it all in Atlanta, so figure out when you want to pay a visit to Georgia's capital... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Cairo

By eHow Travel Editor

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A walk through Cairo is a trip through the ages. You'll see buildings from almost every age of architecture: more than a thousand mosques, modern office buildings, wealthy suburbs, shantytowns, medieval Old Cairo, and pyramids on the edge of the ... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Edinburgh

By eHow Travel Editor

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The most touristed city in Great Britain after London, Edinburgh is Scotland's crown jewel and home to Edinburgh Castle, the international Edinburgh Festival and the alternative Fringe Festival... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Hawaii

By eHow Travel Editor

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Hawaii - the name alone conjures up images of perfect beaches, tropical flowers, lush rain forests and iridescent sunsets. These Pacific islands might be the closest thing to paradise on earth... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Jerusalem

By eHow Travel Editor

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Jerusalem is the site of much Biblical drama, and holds a revered place in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Although the sacred texts have been written, you'll soon discover that the drama hasn't ended... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Portland, Oregon

By eHow Travel Editor

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Choosing when to visit Portland can be a bit of a dilemma since there are great things going on year-round. The first thing to decide is whether you want to go for the warmer or cooler weather. Both seasons offer a lot of options... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Seattle

By eHow Travel Editor

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Despite its corporate boom (Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Starbucks are all here), Seattle is in some ways still an isolated Pacific Northwest city. Located on the climatically turbulent Puget Sound, Seattle is renowned for its gray, rainy ... more »

How to Time Your Trip to Tokyo

By eHow Travel Editor

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Tokyo is so built up and energetic, it makes New York feel like a lazy Sunday in the suburbs. Despite this intensity, the Japanese are hospitable and helpful to strangers, and crime is extremely rare... more »

How to Tolerate an Annoying Airplane Passenger

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Everyone’s worst nightmare is getting stuck on an airplane next to a fat man who snores, farts, hogs the armrests and tries to convert you to a new religion. The second-worst nightmare is having a kid behind you who keeps kicking your seat. You ... more »

How to Tour Cheyenne, Wyoming

By eHow Travel Editor

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Cheyenne officially became a city in 1914, but the town's growth started in the mid-1800s from the presence of the Union Pacific Railroad. Named after a local Indian tribe, Cheyenne is the state's largest city with over 55,000 residents. Read on ... more »

How to Tour Denver, Colorado

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Denver, Colorado, founded by gold prospectors in 1858, was named after the governor of Kansas, who also governed the Denver territory (while it was still part of Kansas). The Denver of today is popular because of its dry and mild climate, central ... more »

How to Tour Haunted Sites in San Antonio

By eHow Travel Editor

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San Antonio is a wonderful place for fans of the paranormal. With San Antonio’s rich history, there are many haunted hotels, clubs and attractions. Follow these steps on your next trip to this Texas town and then prepare to have your socks scared ... more »

How to Tour Polish Neighborhoods of Chicago

By eHow Travel Editor

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More than a million Polish Americans call Chicago home. In fact, the city is second in Polish population after Warsaw. Northwest of the Loop, in the area known as Avondale, Polish-speaking doctors and lawyers are as prevalent as restaurants ... more »

How to Tour Sony Studios

By eHow Travel Editor

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Nestled in Culver City, California is the Sony Studios lot that touts such big-screen blockbuster giants as "The Wizard of Oz," "Men in Black" and "SpiderMan" and is home to game show classics "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune." Taking a tour of ... more »

How to Tour the Grand Canyon in Arizona

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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Ever think about visiting the Grand Canyon in Arizona? Here are a few tips and some useful information about this wonder of the world..... more »

How to Tour the Mayan Pyramids

By eHow Travel Editor

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Less than an hour from Miami by air lie Chichen-Itza, a collection of the most intricate and well preserved ancient Mayan ruins to be found anywhere, and Tulum, another well preserved site. If you want to see all of the ruins, be prepared to stay ... more »

How to Tour the Oregon Vortex

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The Oregon Vortex is one of the most mysterious spots in the United States. With regular phenomena that seemingly defy the laws of physics, the Oregon Vortex has become a hotspot for tourists and investigators interested in the unexplainable. ... more »

How to Tour the State Capital of Montana

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The capital city of Montana is the only city to have been part of the Gold Rush, thanks to the gold found in Last Chance Gulch, now Helena. Started in 1864, Last Chance Creek brought thousands of people to the area looking for gold. ... more »

How to Tour the State Capital of Rhode Island

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Providence, Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams, who named the town for "God's guidance and care" as a place for people who were victims of religious oppression and as a test of the new nation's belief in separation between church and ... more »

How to Train Hop Safely

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Train hopping is a tradition that brings to mind hobos and drifters traveling across the country on the tracks. If you've ever dreamed of riding the rails, you should be aware of the dangers associated with train hopping. Follow these steps to ... more »