Forrest Gump Monument Valley: Finding the Forrest Gump Filming Locations

Forrest Gump Monument Valley filming locations. The main reason most people come to southern Utah! At least, finding the Forrest Gump filming locations was one of the main reasons I went to southern Utah. My mom and I had just finished up in Page, Arizona. Our next stop was Mancos,…

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10 Short Day Trips from Boston on Every Budget (from a Former Local)

Looking for short day trips from Boston? You’re in the right place. Boston is the London of America: it’s politically important and culturally significant with an academic vibe that borders on artsy. Whether you’re moving to the area, or have an extra day in the city, everything in New England…

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7 Fun Bachelorette Party Ideas for Non-Drinkers in the USA

When my sister Kerry asked me to be her maid of honor, I knew I had to throw the most bangin bachelorette party of all time. But, since she doesn’t really drink, the typical Vegas girls trip was not going to work. So I started looking for fun bachelorette party…

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Say Cheese: The Best Photo Spots in Newport, Rhode Island

The entire town of Newport, Rhode Island looks like it walked straight of out a storybook. The water is so crisply blue I briefly wondered if it had been dyed. The sun, warm and bright, felt heavenly, not hellish. The famous Newport Mansions dotting the coast were the perfect final…

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Memphis Attractions: 2 Days in Memphis on any Budget

Want to spend 2 days in Memphis? Whether you’re planning a stop in Memphis during a road trip through the American South, or hoping to take an entire weekend trip to Memphis, I’ve got you covered. Memphis was the place I took my very first solo trip, so it holds…

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