tourism
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How Soon Should You Travel Somewhere After A Disaster?
The city of Santa Rosa knows you still want to visit California’s wine country even after devastating wildfires ripped through the region in 2017 and 2019. The Sonoma Valley city wants you to come, too; much of its economy relies on tourism dollars, to the tune of $2 billion a year for the region. But…
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How To Find The Best Autumn Foliage For Your American Trip
Autumn foliage is gorgeous, but tricky. In some areas in the U.S., you might wait all year for the leaves to change — only to wake up one morning and they’re all on the ground. Or maybe you used prediction maps to plan when and where you’re going to go. Those are great, but like…
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How To Stay Safe As A Female Solo Traveller
Travelling on your own is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it has its dangers. The number of women travelling alone has been on the rise in recent years, and the tactics for staying safe while on the road have gotten increasingly sophisticated — and important.
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City Escapes: A Different Kind Of Self-Guided Tour
There are plenty of options available when you arrive in a foreign city and want to go exploring. You can wander behind a tour guide who recites facts about landmarks while holding an umbrella aloft, you can plot out your own course with Google Maps or a guidebook or you do a city escape that…