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Heather has lived on three different continents, most recently spending time abroad in Frankfurt, Germany. Now in DC, she works as a PR/advertising creative and likes to share her experiences traveling both domestically and abroad.

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A Walking Tour of Downtown Manhattan

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Though I haven't lived in New York for 7 years, I'm still a frequent visitor. And I've found there's no better way to fall in love with the city all...
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Recession travel deals keep getting sweeter

Think a trip to Hawaii from the east coast is too expensive during these tight times? Think again. If you book now, you can get roundtrip flights...
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Rhodes Vacation, Part 2: The Food

Juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, creamy yogurt, and fresh local catch -- these are key ingredients in most Greek meals. And mealtime...
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Rhodes Vacation, Part 1: The People

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I've been a frequent traveler to the south of Europe, having visited many spots in Spain, Italy and France's Cote d' Azur. People in this region tend...
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Why I like Dulles Airport

Sure, getting out to Dulles Airport from the District is a bit of a hassle. But as I embarked upon my trip to...
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Get a history lesson while sampling local wines

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Spring is the best time of year for day trips -- and in my opinion, the best day trips are those that involve drinking wine. If you feel the same...
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Is a trip to Cuba in your future?

Now that Obama has loosened travel restrictions to Cuba, allowing those in the US with relatives in Cuba to travel there, many Americans (including...
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Go West...a cheaper, greener way

This month, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is holding one of its largest ecoDestinations auctions ever, including packages for travel all...
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An evening in St. Petersburg, Russia

Though I haven't yet obtained a visa for travel to Russia, I made a brief visit to the country on Friday, April 3 -- that is, a visit to the Russian...
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Want to dive with sharks? It's a recession proof adventure sport.

A video story about shark diving on CNN.com this week caught my attention. Titled, 'Dive with Sharks on the Cheap,' the segment covers one group's...
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