Category: Stories
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So how many countries does the world actually have?
Many of us have the dream of “traveling the world.” My family and I have a big map in our basement, and, after we travel to a new country, we put a pin in that location to mark the achievement. Well, how many countries are there to travel to? According to the experts in BBC…
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Winter trip to San Francisco-getting through security and enjoying the flowers
The day after Christmas, Robert and I started off on our trip to Northern California. When I woke up that morning in East Greenbush, I cringed when I heard what I knew had to be the little tat, tat, tat of icy rain. I’d read that the forecasters had reported this type of weather, but…
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Meeting Obama-a trip of a lifetime that was only a few miles away
As you know by now, I love to travel and I’ve had a lot of interesting adventures this year including some of the experiences that I’ve already mentioned to you. But, hands down,this year’s most memorable trip has got to be when my family and I were given the opportunity to meet President Obama when…
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Big Balloon Blow-Up
Travel Value -4 stars I’ve wanted to go to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Big Balloon Blow-Up ever since I saw a particularly funny episode on Seinfeld. As I remember it, on the night before Thanksgiving, Elaine is anxious to be invited to a popular party held at an apartment on Manhattan’s Central Park West.…
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Amtrak – tips on travel
Here are some Travel Gal Tips to consider when using Amtrak: A couple who travels back and forth from Rhinecliff to NYC every week day for work clued me in on this special tip- if the train arrives at your destination more than an hour late, you have a good chance of getting your money…
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Welcome to Travel Gal
Like most of us, I’m someone who has had my share of life experiences. I like trying new things, but more than anything else, I have a passion for travel and, with that, finding great travel bargains. So whether I’m swimming in a stream heated by an active volcano in Costa Rica or searching for the…
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Travel Gal Kim Swidler 