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Destinations for Book Lovers

12/10/2022

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Destinations for Book Lovers by exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel and Lifestyle Blog; where to go if you love to read
Destinations for Book Lovers
If you have followed me for long or you know me personally, you know I am a big book nerd. I love to read, and I especially love to read books that are set in other countries - books where I can be transported to far-off places as I lose myself in their pages. For those of you like me, who enjoy both reading and traveling, this is the article for you.

Read on to see a list of destinations for readers.


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2023 Bucket List

11/30/2022

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The exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel Bucket List for 2023
The exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel Bucket List for 2023
Updated 02/04/2023
Though we were able to take a few short trips - San Antonio, New Orleans, Tampa, and Brenham - and two longer trips to Croatia and Scotland in 2022, we did not make it to all the places we had hoped we would. For 2023, we have set some tenacious travel goals. Will we be able to make it happen?

Read more to see our 2023 travel goals.


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Tips for Tent Camping with Kids and Dogs

11/10/2022

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Tips for Tent Camping With Kids and Dogs by exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel, RV, and Lifestyle Blog; camping tips
Tips for Tent Camping With Kids and Dogs
For the past year and a half, we've been saying that "once the weather was nice," which in Texas is about 6 days in the fall and about 6 days in the spring, we would go tent camping with the new tent I bought Marvin for his first Father's Day. Finally, this past weekend, we headed to Fredericksburg, TX, to break out the new tent and spend some time outdoors.

Read more to see a packing list, a sample camping menu, and tips for camping with kids and dogs.


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6 Tips for Solo Travel

10/10/2022

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* Written by guest blogger Leslie Campos, of Well Parents.

​Going on vacation is a fun and exciting way to try something new. Going alone comes with both challenges and benefits. If you plan to trek out on your own, consider these six tips to help you make the most of your trip and stay safe during the process. 

Read more to see six tips for safe solo travel.


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Things to do in Tampa With Kids

9/8/2022

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Having lived in Clearwater for three years during my college years, I have spent quite a bit of time on the beaches around the Tampa Bay area. With my brother still living in the area, I have returned dozens of times to visit. Tampa is one of my favorite U.S. cities to visit with Emmett, as it is full of fun things to do with kids!

Read more for ideas on fun things to do with kids in the Tampa Bay Area.


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Searching for Alice

8/11/2022

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Searching for Alice: Places Around the World Where You Can Find Alice in Wonderland by exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel Blog
Searching for Alice
It's no secret that I'm a fan of Alice in Wonderland. I have the animated 1951 Disney film practically memorized front to back. I love the live action remakes with Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp. I even love the animated 1988 Burbank Films Australia version of Alice in Wonderland.

If you're like me, you may wonder where you can find Alice in Wonderland-themed statues, restaurants, and shops.

Read on to find Alice around the world (besides the obvious Alice in Wonderland Ride at Disneyland).


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4 Cities to Visit to Relax and Recharge

8/7/2022

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4 U.S. Cities to Visit to Relax and Recharge; exquisitEXPLORATIONS; guest post; guest blogger; travel blog
4 Cities to Visit to Relax and Recharge
* Written by guest blogger Leslie Campos, of Well Parents.

Next to an attractive salary and a comprehensive healthcare plan, the most essential part of any employee compensation package is a generous amount of vacation days. Why? Because time off is a necessity, not a luxury. 

Individuals need adequate time to disconnect from work and focus on well-being. A self-care trip is a perfect opportunity to engage in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. Despite the U.S. being home to the most stressed-out people on the planet, according to a global survey, it also features some of the most idyllic destinations to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

Read more to learn of four great U.S. cities where you can relax and recharge.


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Across the Country on an Amtrak USA Rail Pass

7/14/2022

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Across the Country on an Amtrak USA Rail Pass; Pros and Cons; a Review #thingstoknow #knowbeforeyougo
Across the Country on an Amtrak USA Rail Pass
My parents, Mark and Cindy, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with a cross-country trip on Amtrak. They purchased Amtrak's USA Rail Pass and made several stops during their cross-country adventure, visiting friends and family and seeing some of the country's sites.

Read more as I interview them about the pros and cons of Amtrak travel.


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How to Overcome Travel-Related Fears

6/22/2022

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Overcoming Travel-Related Fears by exquisitEXLORATIONS Travel and Lifestyle Blog; travel fears, scared to travel, afraid to travel
How to Overcome Travel-Related Fears
Let's start right off by defining what this article is not. This is not an article for seasoned travelers. If you already know what you're doing and have no worries when it comes to travel, you do not need this article. This is also not an article for people who have no desire to travel. Some people are homebodies, and that's totally cool. If you are content at home with all your creature comforts, this article is not aimed at you. And this is not an article for those who love to travel but are simply limited by budget or time constraints.

However, if you are a beginner traveler, and you want to travel but feel overwhelmed when you even start thinking about maybe trying to plan a family vacation, this is for you. You are not alone. Others feel the same worry and even dread when it comes to planning and executing a family trip. But this post is full of tips to help you set yourself up for vacation success.

Read on for tips on overcoming travel-related fears.


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Houston for Book Lovers

6/18/2022

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Houston for Book Lovers: Bibliophile-Friendly Spaces and Book Recommendations by exquisitEXPLORATIONS Travel Blog
Houston For Book Lovers
Every other week during the summer my mom would take my little brother and me to the library for story time and to collect the books we would read over the next two weeks. As we got older, we refrained from joining the younger kids for story time, but our bi-weekly ritual continued throughout elementary school and most of junior and high school. We participated in the annual Pizza Hut BOOK IT! challenge, each of us earning our free personal pan pizza each year. 

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+ my favorite bookstores & more.


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    Carolyn 
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    The daughter of an English teacher, Carolyn has been an avid reader and writer from an early age.  She decided to chronicle the exquisitEXPLORATIONS journey through a travel and RV lifestyle blog, full of RV-related tips and stories of their travel adventures. As a mom and dog mom, her focus has shifted slightly to include both pet-friendly and kid-friendly places to go and things to do.


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