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I stood frozen with fear, unable to move. The terrifying image drew closer, his curved sword swinging wildly. Just as he seemed about to separate my head from my body, I snapped back to reality, left my all-too-real daydream about the pirate Blackbeard behind and moved on to the next exhibit in the museum.

This dramatic -- if somewhat grisly --...Read more

Rarely is the word "funky" used to describe an entire town, but welcome to Goodland, Florida -- all six blocks of it. Founded in the 1800s, this tiny town sits right outside a tiny harbor. A ride around the neighborhood reveals large and colorful dolphin, swordfish and flamingo mailboxes that entertain enroute. As if this weren't fun enough to ...Read more

My 11-day road trip down Baja was full of sightseeing and new memories. I went with my dad and family friends who drove us in their SUV from our home in San Diego. This would be my big summer trip before starting eighth grade.

After we crossed the border, the trip began with a stop at Rosarito to convert our dollars to pesos. Then it was on to ...Read more

When I'm heading out on a last-minute travel assignment, my go-bag is always road-trip ready so that I can leave on short notice. Here are some essentials I keep packed that serve me well on the journey and at my destination, no matter where the drive takes me.

Food first! I try to avoid the temptation of drive-throughs and truck-stop gas-...Read more