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Immerse Yourself in Arte

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Yes, I spelled it Arte, because we're going to Arte Museum, one of the newest immersive attractions in Las Vegas. It's very similar to Hopscotch here in Portland (and Austin), where each room has a new theme and you move through each exhibit at your own pace. While Arte Museum is not cheap, I really felt like I got my money's worth.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. Portland Night Market - Once a month, a ton of local artists descend on a big warehouse in town and sell their amazing wares: homemade jewelry, jams, clothing, art, and more.

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My New 30 Travel Things

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Interactive museums - I love a normal museum, but I think the creativity of museums that are interactive and more than just looking at art on a wall or things in a case are next level. I've been doing more lately, but some of my favorites have been Hopscotch Portland , Arte Museum and Omega Mart in Las Vegas.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

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Airfare alone can jump as much as 40% during the summer months, so here are some tips to help keep you in the black this year and have an amazing time: Shop for airfare on Tuesday and Wednesday and look for flights that depart on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday for the lowest fares.

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Why You Should Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Ireland

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It works at over 40 attractions, including the two following suggestions, a visit to Dublin Castle, Dublin Museum, and the Dublin Zoo. Before you leave, make sure to stop into the visitor centre and museum to view old adverts and pick up some souvenirs. In Portland, that party can go on for many nights, depending what day St.

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Frugal Fun

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You can eat out, have a few cocktails, shop, go to concerts and shows, take vacation and more. We live in downtown Portland and there are so many festivals and events coming up on schedule. Free/discount museum day (If you are a BofA customer, check out their free museum pass program.) . Frugal fun? That’s nuts!

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house. R – W.