Solo Friendly
August 3, 2010
When most people visit Las Vegas, they stick to the Strip. But where are all the locals hanging out? Here are five places to find the people who call Las Vegas “home.”
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Writing My Way Around the World
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It All Started with London
Copia Magazine
July 30, 2010
I didn’t travel overseas until I was in high school. The trip to London was very pre-packaged, a bus of students bouncing between the city’s tourist attractions. But the discovery that there’s more to the world than what I’d experienced stateside was a huge motivating factor in my desire to travel more.
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Creativity Found: Hicksville Trailer Palace
Matador Network | Matador Trips
July 9, 2010
I arrived at Hicksville Trailer Palace tasked with the job of reviewing it. Instead I contemplated the legitimacy of Joshua Tree’s mystical powers. This piece combines the two.
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Value Awards
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July 2010
WestJet’s readers voted for the best travel attractions around the world, and some of Las Vegas’ most popular draws won. These two short pieces provide a brief description of the Bellagio (which was voted best hotel in the U.S.) and the Las Vegas Strip (which won for best nightlife in the U.S.).
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Riding the Rails
SpeciaLiving
Summer 2010
A practical guide about train travel for people with disabilities. The article includes information about the layout of Amtrak trains and assistance available at stations along the route.
Read the whole article on pages 24-31 in the e-zine here.
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Twitter 101 For Writers
HWG Weekly News & Events
June 19, 2010
A primer about what Twitter is, how to use it and why it should be utilized by writers. The piece also provides a sidebar of ten relevant writing-related people to follow on Twitter.
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The First-Timer’s Guide to Planning a U.S. National Parks Vacation
BootsnAll
June 17, 2010
A thorough, basic guide for those who have never traveled in the U.S. national parks before. The article includes information on what people can expect when they first arrive in a park, how to plan time in a national park, what types of activities might be available in national parks, what to pack and information on where to stay.
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Why You Should Adopt A Special Needs Pet
Matador Network | Matador Life
May 24, 2010
Many people seek out the newest and cutest puppies and kittens when they search for an animal to adopt, but this pattern leaves older animals and those with special needs forgotten. This article notes why I’ve made the choice to adopt older and special needs pets and provides justification and information for other people to do the same.
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10 Reasons to Travel to Las Vegas Now
BootsnAll
May 17, 2010
There is a reason they say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. It’s true … Sin City lives on the wild side and is a haven for overstimulation, but it’s also an interesting cultural study and a lot of fun. Whether it’s their first time to Las Vegas or they’ve visited before, this article offers readers ten good reasons to pack their bags for a trip to the Strip.
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7 Travel Essentials: Don’t Leave Home Without Them
GRAND Magazine
May / June 2010
This is an easy-to-read overview of seven items grandparents shouldn’t forget when they travel, including baby wipes, lip balm and toilet paper.
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Freelance writer, globe trotter, former Peace Corps volunteer, avid recycler, creativity connoisseur, idea inventor and planning my next great adventure.Latest Clips
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