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NIGHTLIFE:  I've seen some gorgeous, grandiose theatres. But the outdoor setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival competes with the best of them.   More »

The Educational Value of Long Term Travel with Kids

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ABROAD:  Extended travel is possible with a family in tow, and it can even be an enriching experience for everyone involved.  More »

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TRIP IDEAS:  No matter where in the U.S. you live, there's an Independence Day celebration close at hand.  More »

The Myth Of The True Traveler

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SPIRIT:  Is vacation the enemy of travel? Not so, reveals the author in a provocative exploration of the tourist/traveler debate.  More »

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TRAVEL WRITING:  The results of our first "get your pen moving" excercise: a doomed iguana, mummified pigs' legs, and more food stories from the Matador community.   More »

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