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Where Nobody Knows Your Name
Where Nobody Knows Your Name
July 5, 2015, my car packed full, I set out for a city I’d seen only in pictures, to a place where no one would know my name. I had no job waiting for me, no safety net, only the…
Day Trip to Black Mountain, North Carolina
Day Trip to Black Mountain, North Carolina
Nestled beside the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from the more popular Asheville, North Carolina, Black Mountain is the perfect place to spend a weekend day strolling around shops or lounging by a lake.
Asheville’s River Arts District
Asheville’s River Arts District
Located between Downtown and West Asheville, the River Arts District transforms what was once an industrial zone into an inspirational space for artists and their work.
This is My Story
This is My Story
In one of my earliest memories I am sitting alone on my parents’ living room floor, the gray, wall-to-wall rug is flattened beneath my tiny legs, the TV is playing a show which I do not remember. Sitting there, I…
Confessions of a Vegan Vagabond
Confessions of a Vegan Vagabond
Of all the things that I try to teach my high school students about life and literature, the one thing that they always seem to remember is that I’m vegan. Here’s the truth: I hate being labeled a vegan and…
Colorado: Mountains and Mishaps
Colorado: Mountains and Mishaps

Colorado: Mountains and Mishaps

If you can handle the hair-raising Rocky Mountain roads you’ll be rewarded with larger than life views of Colorado.

Carmela CarusoJuly 16, 2014July 16, 2014 Travel Writing 3 Comments
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Kansas: There’s No Place Like Home
Kansas: There’s No Place Like Home

Kansas: There’s No Place Like Home

What do the Wizard of Oz, Oregon Trail, and the Garden of Eden have in common? Kansas.

Carmela CarusoJuly 15, 2014July 15, 2014 Travel Writing No Comments
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St. Louis, Missouri: Gateway to the West
St. Louis, Missouri: Gateway to the West

St. Louis, Missouri: Gateway to the West

You’ll want to see the views from the unique Gateway Arch as well as other sites around town in St. Louis Missouri.

Carmela CarusoJuly 13, 2014July 13, 2014 Travel Writing 2 Comments
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Kentucky: Cumberland Falls and Gold Mining
Kentucky: Cumberland Falls and Gold Mining

Kentucky: Cumberland Falls and Gold Mining

Stop to photograph the second largest waterfall in the United States, go gold mining, or take a hike at Cumberland Falls, Kentucky.

Carmela CarusoJuly 13, 2014July 13, 2014 Travel Writing 6 Comments
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West Virginia: Wild, Wonderful
West Virginia: Wild, Wonderful

West Virginia: Wild, Wonderful

After my brief visit to Blackwater Falls State Park West Virginia, I found the license plate slogan “wild, wonderful” to be spot on.

Carmela CarusoJuly 12, 2014July 12, 2014 Travel Writing No Comments
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Monuments and Memories: A Personal Reflection of Washington D.C. Then and Now
Monuments and Memories: A Personal Reflection of Washington D.C. Then and Now

Monuments and Memories: A Personal Reflection of Washington D.C. Then and Now

As I started to write about DC, I realized that I would need to write two articles, one personal, one more objective. I couldn’t overlook the impact that time had on me.

Carmela CarusoJuly 11, 2014October 16, 2014 Blog, Travel Writing 2 Comments
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Why I Won’t Fly Southwest Airlines Again
Why I Won’t Fly Southwest Airlines Again

Why I Won’t Fly Southwest Airlines Again

I was committed to not saying anything negative about anyone or thing on this website, but I feel that people should know what to expect when they fly with Southwest Airlines.

Carmela CarusoJuly 8, 2014July 9, 2014 Blog, Travel Writing 2 Comments
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See the City: Philadelphia
See the City: Philadelphia

See the City: Philadelphia

Visit the “City of Brotherly Love” and you may just fall in love. Arts, parks, history, and architecture make Philly a great place to visit.

Carmela CarusoJuly 7, 2014 Travel Writing No Comments
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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

More than just performances, Jacob’s Pillow is a must see for any dance enthusiast or first time patron.

Carmela CarusoJuly 6, 2014July 6, 2014 Travel Writing 2 Comments
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See the City: Boston
See the City: Boston

See the City: Boston

Whether you were led to Boston by a sports event, are a college student, parent, friend or relative of a recent graduate, or just interested in seeing what the city has to offer, this article is for you. Find highlights…

Carmela CarusoJune 29, 2014June 29, 2014 Travel Writing No Comments
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