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So You Think You Know California Geography?

Shortly after I published So You Think You Know Canadian Geography?, my HubPages readers asked me what the subject of my next geography quiz was going to be. I decided upon California, the state in which I live. I learned a lot while doing the research for the quiz. I hope you'll learn a lot about the "Golden State," too, when you take the quiz.

28 comments    california los angeles san diego
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Why Do I Love Puerto Rico? Let Me Tell You!

After spending three weeks in Puerto Rico, I am in love with this Enchanted Island. I'd like to tell you why I feel this way!

35 comments    ocean mountains puerto rico
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The 5 Best Washington Weekend Getaways

Looking to get away for the weekend in Washington State? Here are my five best recommendations for Washington weekend getaways: Mount St Helens, the San Juan Islands, Snoqualmie, the Olympic Peninsula and Walla Walla.

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The Spanish Missions of San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas - is easily one of the world's most beautiful cities. Most persons think of The Alamo when they think of San Antonio, but there are four more beautiful old Spanish Missions to see along the San Antonio River.

20 comments    travel religion texas
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Norwegian Cruise vs. Carnival Cruise

 Going on a cruise is one of the most inexpensive vacations you can go on because it's pretty much all inclusive except for the shore excursions, drinks and the souvenirs you buy.  The average person gains approximately 10 lbs when on a 7 day...

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Puerto Rico an Enchanted Island

  Puerto Rico is known as “La Isla del Encanto” in Spanish it means - Enchanted Island. It is a captivating tropical paradise offering all the commodities we are accustomed to in the U.S.

22 comments    puerto rico puerto rican vieques
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The Real Story of the Rough Riders

The story of the Rough Riders, the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Infantry regiment commanded by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War of 1898.

0 comments    new york roosevelt rough riders
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The Rum Diary: A Book Review

A young twenty-something Hunter Thompson in Puerto Rico, as appears on the cover of The Rum Diary. With the film adaptation coming out this year starring Johnny Depp as yet another alter ego of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, I thought it...

5 comments    literature contest journalism
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Old San Juan, Puerto Rico: Forts El Morro and San Cristobal, Photos

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico; visit to the city and Forts: El Morro and Fort San Cristobal. I stepped back in time when I walked on the blue cobblestone streets.

15 comments    caribbean puerto rico
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Comedy And Funny Stories: My Favorite Funny Story About The Whale Watching Adventure

Anyone who knows me knows that I am passionate about many things. Orca whales happen to be one of those things. Years ago when our kids were little, we went on a trip to San Diego where I grew up. We...

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