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Rochford, South Dakotqa
Posted by starlagurl
The bad news is...that it's expensive to stay in Rochford: The good news is... it's right in the middle of Black Hills Forest! It's a really beautiful part of the country. Read some blogs about it and then find out where other people ...
Rochford, South Dakotqa
Posted by cogob
Does anyone have information on Rochford, South Dakota, I live in Rochford, UK and wonder if it is worth a visit???
Fourth of July
Posted by semi-backpacker
I was in Provo, Utah...in the daytime checked out the pretty lakes and picturesque mountains and at night, barbecued and watched fireworks. Pretty relaxing day. :-)
Man arrested for taking his clothes off on a flight
Posted by starlagurl
He was released today into the custody of his brother (the man has bi polar disorder and was not taking his medication): A 50-year-old male passenger "stripped naked ... and resisted a flight attendant's efforts to cover him with a blanket ...
Fourth of July
Posted by starlagurl
I didn't have a "4th of July" experience at all... I went to Montreal for the Jazz Festival!
New Hampshire and Vermont, July 24-26, 2009
Posted by starlagurl
Is anybody in the New Hampshire/Vermont area a few weeks from now? I'll be going on my own for a few days. Let me know if you want to meet up! Also, send along any interesting things to do in this area of the world.
Fourth of July
Posted by jeremystravels
Did anyone have any good 4th of July experiences this year? My girlfriend and I drove to Philadelphia and watched the fireworks from our hotel that was really close to all the action as well as taking in all the historical sites during the day. It was ...
2010 motorcycle roadtrip
Posted by starlagurl
This summer, I don't have much on the books. A short trip out to Halifax in August, that's about it.
2010 motorcycle roadtrip
Posted by greekcypriot
What about this summer Louise!! Or is it a surprise? I wish I could help....I have heard that Seattle is fantastic.
2010 motorcycle roadtrip
Posted by starlagurl
I want to do a big tour of the US on my motorcycle next summer. Hopefully, I'll be starting in Seattle, and then going south. If not, I'll leave from Ottawa, drive all the way west and then south to California. Do you have any suggestions of ...
hello... im new
Posted by starlagurl
Welcome to the TP forums, Theresa! My family used to do this drive all the time too. We used to stop at the Florida border at the welcome centre for free orange juice from the tourism board. I don't know if they still do that, does anybody know? ...
hello... im new
Posted by matikot
hello, Ive been looking online for a bout a week now and cant find anything really... so now I'm here! My name is Theresa, and I am driving to florida with my boyfriend and little sister. I've driven there as a family trip about 3 times but ...
What Happens in Vegas....
Posted by starlagurl
I just came across the 10 things to do if you want to get arrested in Vegas 1. Swim in a fountain 2. Tell dumb jokes to the TSA when you're on your way back 3. Use the iPhone card counter app 4. Play VIP and flee 5. Play Three Card Monte on the ...
In Transit Rules in Las Vegas
Posted by starlagurl
If you have a visa to enter the US, of course you are fine to leave the airport and come back anywhere in the USA.
In Transit Rules in Las Vegas
Posted by balpo
What about Mexican citizens? Is it the same or do we need a special visa, additional to de tourist one? Are you talking about going to Las Vegas? Yes, Mexicans need a visa: Thanx for your reply, starlagurl. I'm talking about ...
In Transit Rules in Las Vegas
Posted by starlagurl
What about Mexican citizens? Is it the same or do we need a special visa, additional to de tourist one? Are you talking about going to Las Vegas? Yes, Mexicans need a visa:
In Transit Rules in Las Vegas
Posted by rbisset
You need to pass through immigration on your first touchdown in USA anyway even if you are just transiting for 2 hours to another plane so it's no problem.
In Transit Rules in Las Vegas
Posted by balpo
Flying into Vegas from the UK, and have a 20+ hour lay over. My g/f and I would like to leave the Las Vegas airport to get a hotel and do some shopping for the night. My question is, since we are "in transit" are we allowed to leave the ...
In Transit Rules in Las Vegas
Posted by balpo
What about Mexican citizens? Is it the same or do we need a special visa, additional to de tourist one?
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by aopaq
Yeah, Toronto is the one exception...in general, the east is more peaceful. The article I read didn't take into account small places like in the north, but yeah the murder rates are EXTREMELY high there...proportionately... I would agree that ...
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by starlagurl
Yeah, Toronto is the one exception...in general, the east is more peaceful. The article I read didn't take into account small places like in the north, but yeah the murder rates are EXTREMELY high there...proportionately...
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by aopaq
In Canada, all the most dangerous places are in the rural-ish cities out west. But for Americans the danger seems to be spread out all over the place... I wonder why... Really? What places are you referring to? Doesn't TO also have it's ...
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by starlagurl
In Canada, all the most dangerous places are in the rural-ish cities out west. But for Americans the danger seems to be spread out all over the place... I wonder why...
US Food Festivals
Posted by wisconsin_fan81
Oyster Festival in Shalotte, NC and Spot Festival in Hampstead, NC.
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by wisconsin_fan81
You know at one point, I think around mid 2005, Wilmington, NC had the 12th highest crime rate per capita in the U.S. CNN or MSNBC did a clip about it. Most people haven't even heard of our city, and yet it can be really dangerous. We definitely roll ...
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by mmbcross
Wow! We have number 3 in Miami. I know exactly where it is, and indeed it's a pretty rough neighbourhood, but the third most dangerous in the country? I wonder! Funnily enough, the headquarters of the Miami Police Department is actually ...
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by semi-backpacker
I lived on 120th and Amsterdam in New York, which is not too far from #18 (125th and St Nicholas)...I never had any problems, but there was definitely a stigma with people from my school not wanting to go past 125th street (Harlem). In my opinion, they ...
25 most dangerous neighbourhoods in America
Posted by jeremystravels
I am surprised that article gets very very focused on the specific area. It is not very large, about a dozen blocks wide. I can't say I have ever heard of that neighborhood specifically. I would imagine that area had a heavy concentration of ...
US Food Festivals
Posted by carolweaver
Gulf Shores, Alabama has a Shrimp Festival in October. Lots of yummy shrimp!