Author: Jamie
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An Out of this World Weekend at Alien Con 2016

This weekend I took my favorite extraterrestrial (aka my dad) to the inaugural Alien Con ! It was definitely an otherworldly experience!
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Halloween Fun at San Diego’s Haunted Whaley House.

Check out the Whaley House in Old Town San Diego this Halloween! In October they host a few special events that will definitely get you into the spirit of Halloween.
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What It’s Like to be a Guest at The White House.

October 11, 2016. That date is one for the history books in my little world because that was the day I got invited to The White House and met the First Lady of the United States. Crazy, right?
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Family, are you in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland did not often come up on my travel radar, but while doing some family genealogy research, I came across some info that piqued my interest and prompted a visit!
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Lunch with a Local: Kristin from New Orleans

“New Orleans is simply incredible. The food, the music, the people, how well we throw a party. Here’s to you, Big Easy, and your absolute refusal to drown.”
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Goin’ Down the Bayou.

Magical, alluring, and mysterious! I think it’s safe to say that the bayous and NOLA cast a spell on me that I never want to be free from.
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P.S. I Love You, Wicklow Mountains !

Wicklow Mountains National Park is a great place to relax, explore, and be inspired. The romance and tranquility that you find there is worlds away. Do not miss it on your visit to Ireland!
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A Glimpse of How I see Mankato.

On this last visit to my dad’s hometown, I had some time to myself to catch the sunrise and snap some photos of things I think make this town so special.
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A Glimpse of Ancient Ireland

Being a history geek you can imagine the excitement and anticipation I felt at getting to visit Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. And no, just seeing it was not enough. I had to be inside of it too of course.
