USA
A large country in North America, the United States of America boasts the world’s third largest population with over 310 million people. Visitors to the United States will enjoy a wide selection of popular tourist destinations ranging from the beaches of Florida, Hawaii and Southern California; visit New York, Chicago or Las Vegas, and take in natural scenic attractions like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks. The US has it all!
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Where Are You Spending Your Summer Break?
Ah, summer break. Who doesn’t love kicking back on the beach, sipping at a fruity drink and just enjoying the sounds of life flowing around you?
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Celebrating the Fourth of July in Richfield, Minnesota
Photo essay from the Fourth of July Parade in Richfield, Minnesota.
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Northern California Coastal Treasures
Guest Blogger Ava Apollo discusses the Lost Coast of California
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2010 Summer Update: Home Sweet Home
Today marks my first week back on North American soil...
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The Grotto of the Redemption
West Bend, Iowa doesn’t just lend its name to cornfields and soya beans. It also lays claim to the world’s largest grotto. This grotto is literally a miracle in stone. Worshippers and devotees come from near and far to evoke a spiritual experience at The Grotto of the Redemption. It represents the life work of Father Paul Dobberstein (1872 – 1954), a Catholic priest. As the largest grotto in the world, the sacred Grotto of the Redemption is comprised of nine separate grottos. Each depicts a scene in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. What makes this grotto particularly unique is how it was constructed. For over a decade, Father…
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A Road Trip from Canada to the USA
A personal account of road trippin' from Ontario, Canada to Iowa, USA. There's nothing like being out on the open road.