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Palo Alto Revealed - A Local’s Perspective

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:31:19 -0400

UpTake blogger Gudrun Enger, was born and raised in Palo Alto. After living in other parts of the world, she has returned to raise her family in her home town. And while not professing to be an expert on Palo Alto, she offers this perspective…
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Los Angeles Revealed - A Local’s Perspective

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:12:00 -0400

From guest blogger Marsha Takeda-Morrison of Sweatpantsmom 1. Give 5 adjectives that you would use to describe the “feel” of your town and its residents. Diverse. Creative. Vibrant. Open-minded. Fun-seeking. (I know, that was actually seven wo
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Facebook secretary

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:54:48 -0400

I need a personal assistant to manage my online identities. Between Facebook, Linked In and some online dating sites I won’t name (lest I reveal too much), keeping up with it all is getting ridiculous. How many different ways can I get “pinged�
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Wordless Wednesday–Granite Overlook on Shirley Lake Trail in Tahoe

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:16:43 -0400

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Detroit Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:05:08 -0400

Sam Barrett has lived in Detroit for nearly five years and has spent nights and weekends exploring the city with his wife and friends.He gives us a fascinating glimpse into this famous, yet somehow mysterious city and its environs. You can find out m
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Chicago Revealed- A Local’s Perspective

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:33:19 -0400

This local’s perspective is by Miles Traer. Miles grew up in Chicago’s backyard and so knows the city through and through. He speaks knowledgably- and so passionately about his hometown that he has convinced me to put Chicago at the top
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Santa Fe Revealed-A Local’s Perspective

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:30:49 -0400

This local’s perspective was written by Betty Osborne. Betty spends half the year living in Santa Fe and has done this for the last 10 years. She was a devoted vacationer there even before that. In my opinion, there is no better expert on th
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Ladies’ Night Alert!

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:50:47 -0400

If you have been feeling the urge to get out with your girlfriends and leave the husband/boyfriend/cat at home…then I have a great suggestion for you! Never has there been a better “ladies’ night” excuse than the release of S
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Berkeley Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:40:52 -0400

This local’s perspective was written by Brent Johnson. He has lived in the Berkeley area for years, as a college student and as a young working professional. I met Brent while working at Nolo and I have often thought of him as the ultimate lo
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Wordless Wednesday–Hawaiian Sunset

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:35:21 -0400

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Washington, D.C Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:59:29 -0400

We have invited friends and bloggers from across the country to share their expertise…give us the “inside scoop” on different travel destinations. We hope you enjoy this insider’s look at Washington D.C. It was written by Priscilla Macy in b
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Free Summer Fun in New York

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:02:27 -0400

According to a recent AAA survey, New York City is the 2nd most costly destination for travelers, averaging $606 per night for meals and lodging for two adults. Another survey of popular free attractions across the U.S. shows Central Park as the only
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Austin Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:03:23 -0400

Know the best dive bar in New Orleans, the most romantic spot to watch the sunset in San Diego, a place to buy a cowboy hat in Dallas, or what to pack when visiting Boston in spring? The beauty about travel is that anyone can be an expert or a valuab
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Wordless Wednesday–Granite Overlook on Shirley Lake Trail in Tahoe

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:16:43 -0400

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Detroit Revealed–A Local’s Perspective (needs links and photos)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:05:08 -0400

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Chicago Revealed- A Local’s Perspective

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:33:19 -0400

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Santa Fe Revealed-A Local’s Perspective

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:30:49 -0400

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Ladies’ Night Alert!

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:50:47 -0400

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Berkeley Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:40:52 -0400

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Funny Aliens: Land for Sale, Invest in your Future in Lombok

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:13:01 -0400

Just coming back from a few days driving around Lombok. What an adventure! The detailed trip report will follow shortly. The picture to the left was taken near the Gangga Waterfall in the North of Lombok, about 2 hours away from Senggigi. The sign sa
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Wordless Wednesday–Hawaiian Sunset

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:35:21 -0400

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Washington, D.C Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:59:29 -0400

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Free Summer Fun in New York

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:02:27 -0400

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Austin Revealed–A Local’s Perspective

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:03:23 -0400

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Father’s Day at Beachland in Cleveland

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 03:50:26 -0400

Mother’s Day gets all of the attention. What about Father’s Day????? This Sunday, treat your dad to something special, whether it’s a ball game, a movie, or lunch at a favorite restaurant.For something a little different, try the Beachland Ba
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3 oddities in Bali, which would raise some brows - anywhere else

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:13:14 -0400

When reading the last issue of The Bali Times, I had a few good laughs. This weekly newspaper is actually known for portraying the Bali Life from an Expat point of view. Mainly you can read about foreigners arrested on Drug Charges (amazingly still p
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Cost of Living Chart - Philippines (in Peso, Dollar and Euro)

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:28:11 -0400

The Philippines is a country in South East Asia with breath-taking natural features and scenery on over 7.000 islands. You will find pristine beaches, volcanoes, rice terraces, hot springs and waterfalls aplenty in a very pleasant tropical climate. P
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Beach vacation without the beach?

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:10:18 -0400

Even before we had kids, my husband and I agreed that water and sun vacations were our preference. Both of us are swimmers, he was a college water polo player, and we love spending time at the beach and in the water. Therefore, when our son (also our
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A Weekend in Wine Country–I’m talkin’ about Texas!

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:49:39 -0400

Last weekend, my husband and I slept in for the first morning in weeks. We woke up at the indulgent hour of 9am–yawned–stretched–looked out at the sunny warm day–and impulsively decided to go wine tasting in Dry Creek Valley!
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Wordless Wednesday–June Lake, California

Wed, 28 May 2008 19:26:07 -0400

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Father’s Day in New York

Wed, 28 May 2008 18:01:18 -0400

So Father’s Day is fast approaching (June 15th 2008), and it’s a bit of an understatement to say that it’s a Herculean task to come up the right ingredients for an enjoyable Father’s Day, let alone a perfect one. Mothers are easy to make happ
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Home exchange needed in Beverly Hills near Cedar Sinai

Wed, 28 May 2008 15:04:30 -0400

This is a post written by Lois from the Home Exchange blog. A family is seeking to a home near Cedar Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills because the mother needs treatment for leukemia for a two month period. Lois has asked us to spread the word in the
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Summer Kick-Off in Cleveland

Fri, 23 May 2008 19:07:38 -0400

The weather for Memorial Day weekend is going to be gorgeous in Cleveland, so those of you who have been holding off on making plans, the time has come to move forward! A great way to kick off the summer is by spending the weekend at The Great Ameri
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Memorial Day Movie Marathon

Fri, 23 May 2008 19:06:59 -0400

So, I know that memorial day weekend is coming up soon. I suppose I should be planning a weekend by the lake with cold beer, suntan lotion, and a flyswatter–maybe planning a day on a bud light party cruise. However, what I really want to do&hel
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More Travel Toys & Resources

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:56:04 -0400

The suggestions keep coming in for travel toys lately. Here are two more travel toy ideas created by real moms. The first is an award winning toy, the other a travel site about toys for little ones. I always think the companies and ideas created by
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Baseball In Texas

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:33:43 -0400

Spring is in the air – trees are showing the first signs of green leaves, flowers are starting to bloom, and the days are getting longer. Perfect time for baseball! Although Texas is predominantly a football state, we do love our baseball too.
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Memorial Day Weekend In New York

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:32:53 -0400

The 2008 Memorial Day weekend is almost here (May 23-26) and the AAA is projecting that more Americans will stay at home during this Memorial Day holiday, due to high fuel prices. That argument is not entirely without merit, so here’s a few way
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Wordless Wednesday–Can he make the flip? Nope.

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:50:03 -0400

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New Travel Games & Gear

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:37:59 -0400

I just found out about a new card game to improve family communication on long vacation drives and a kid’s seat harness for airline flights to improve safety. Family Talk-Improved This weekend our family is driving three hours to visit friends
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A Three-Day Weekend in Los Angeles: Retail and (Some) Relaxation

Wed, 21 May 2008 03:17:12 -0400

From guest blogger Marsha Takeda-Morrison of Sweatpantsmom When I was asked to write about ideas for a three-day weekend, I panicked since we are a notoriously last-minute kind of family; planning ahead means calling the hotel from the parking lot to
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Italian Food in Vermilion, OH

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:03:01 -0400

There is plenty of good grub in the Cleveland area, but sometimes by looking outside of the expected area you can find something new to try. For example, take Salvatore’s Ristorante in Vermilion, OH. It’s a very small, intimate space that proba
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Sichuan earthquake survivors need your help

Sun, 18 May 2008 20:02:20 -0400

In addition to launching UpTake, I have also been following the tragic news of the Sichuan earthquake and feeling powerless to help. On my non-UpTake related personal China blog, CNReviews, we created a Sichuan earthquake donation directory with now
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UpTake’s Public Beta Launch Receives Positive Reviews

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:49:22 -0400

Days before launch, we wondered if bloggers and users would understand the fundamental shift our site was making away from the “price & book model of online travel” to the real reasons people travel. Vacation planning is rarely just a
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UpTake.com is now open to the public!

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:45 -0400

This morning, we’ll be celebrating the opening of UpTake to the public! We created UpTake so you can sit in that beach chair above, having a great vacation, confident you made the very best decisions you could with your scarce time and dollar
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Let’s Eat (and Eat Some More)! My Favorite Restaurants in Los Angeles

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:25:49 -0400

From guest blogger Marsha Takeda-Morrison of Sweatpantsmom We were asked to write about our favorite restaurants this week, and the only difficult part will be writing a post that doesn’t go on for five pages. My list is long and varied, and I’m
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New York Restaurant Guide

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:24:26 -0400

So one day before deadline, I remember I’m supposed to submit an ‘NYC restaurant guide’. I’m scratching my head in confusion here. That’s a subject for a thick book, not a blog post to be tapped out on the fly. I mean, it’s virtually impo
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Austin, Texas and Food, a Beautiful Combination!

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:26:03 -0400

I have been assigned the momentous task of sharing some of Austin’s best restaurants with you all. This is at once a delightful and an impossible task. Austin does food well and I love talking about it–so much so that I hardly know where
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Cutting Subsidies - Indonesia’s Government will raise Fuel Prices by app. 30% in June

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:10:20 -0400

Fuel prices in Indonesia are fixed by the government and don’t float according to market conditions. This leads to unbelievably cheap costs of fuel of Rp 4.500 per liter (app. USD 0.50). While that was basically great for the population and led
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Mother’s Day Out In New York City

Fri, 9 May 2008 21:27:55 -0400

New York City has an excess of everything, and it’s all packed in so close together that it’s impossible to walk a few blocks without tripping over an establishment worth a second look-see. So this Mother’s Day, which falls on the 1
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Mother’s Day in Cleveland at the Garden

Fri, 9 May 2008 19:09:17 -0400

I started out intending to write about several things to do on Mother’s Day in Cleveland. But as I began my research, I found nothing that excited me as much as the Cleveland Botanical Garden. And let me make it clear that I do not garden, and mu
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