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4 Unexpected Places to Learn More About Latino Culture in the US
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo, unless otherwise noted ** Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles. These are a few of the obvious places where you can experience Latino culture in the United States; after all, they’re among the cities that have the largest Hispanic populations in this country. In any of these urban … Continue reading
5 Things to Do in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** The common lament among South Dakotans in the eastern part of the state is that visitors just pass them by. They step on the gas, watching the speedometer tick past the legal 75 miles per hour, their eyes fixed on the attractions of the western part of … Continue reading
Three of Our Favorite Family-friendly Resorts
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Among many of our travel friends, “resort” is a dirty word. You don’t want to admit that you’ve been to a resort, would like to go to one, or –worse– have actually been to one. The word conjures up gluttony (images of buffet plates piled high with … Continue reading
Americana Postcard: The Hellers’ Fabulous Furniture
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photo: Francisco Collazo ** Sometimes we travel far to see things that stimulate our creativity and make us see the world in a new way, but there are plenty of unusual sights closer to home that serve the same purpose… and Hellers’ Fabulous Furniture has a good number of them. We … Continue reading
Travel Hacks: How to Get to the Front of US Immigration & Customs Lines
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photo: Yogma ** US Customs and Border Protection officials have been pushing the Global Entry Trusted Traveler program hard this past year, trying to convince frequent travelers that the $100 annual fee for this “fast track” service is worth the investment. I was initially reluctant to plunk down such a large … Continue reading
