If you’ve ever taken a road trip through Texas, there’s a good chance someone in your car insisted on stopping at Buc-ee’s. What started as a small Texas convenience store […]
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Author: Daniel Gillaspia
Daniel Gillaspia is the Founder of UponArriving.com and the credit card app, WalletFlo. He is a former attorney turned travel expert covering destinations along with TSA, airline, and hotel policies. Since 2014, his content has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, and CNBC. Read my bio.
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (Formerly Mount Evans): A Guide to the Highest Paved Road in North America
The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (formerly the Mount Evans Scenic Byway) takes you above 14,000 feet and is one of the most impressive scenic drives you’ll ever experience. From […]
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Lake Placid Olympic Museum Review: A Must-See?
When you’re in Lake Placid, there are numerous ways to immerse yourself in Olympic history. You can take a thrilling ride on a mountain coaster down a bobsled track, witness […]
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Hilton’s DoubleTree Cookie Is Legendary—Here’s Why (and How to Get Yours)
Few things in life hit quite like a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie—especially when it’s handed to you at check-in. For decades, DoubleTree by Hilton has made this sweet surprise […]
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Whiteface Memorial Highway Review: Worth It?
When you find yourself in the Lake Placid area, a must-visit attraction during the summer and fall is the journey to the summit of Whiteface Mountain via the Whiteface Memorial […]
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Nugget Falls Guide (Juneau, Alaska)
One of the most visited and photographed waterfalls in all of Alaska is Nugget Falls. If you’re visiting the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, chances are you’re thinking about stopping by […]
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9 Hocus Pocus Filming Sites to Visit in Salem That Will Put a Spell on You
Salem, Massachusetts was the primary filming location for one of the most popular Halloween movies from the 1990s: Hocus Pocus. It’s been more than three decades, but Hocus Pocus fans […]
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Plymouth Rock: The Weird History Behind This Tiny Slab of American Mythology
Plymouth Rock is an attraction steeped in legend and symbolism. On one hand, it serves as a potent symbol of the resilience of the Pilgrims who established the first permanent […]
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Lizzie Borden House Tour Review: A Spooky & Unsolved History
Back in 1892, the well-to-do Borden household became the stage for one of the most horrifying murders in broad daylight, a shocking event that reverberated throughout the entire nation. Today, […]
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I Cage Dived with Great White Sharks in South Africa—Here Are My Tips
I’d been dreaming about cage diving with great white sharks off the coast of South Africa for years, so when the day finally came, my heart was already racing before […]
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