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		<title>Top 10, Must-Visit, Places on New Zealand&#8217;s South Island</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I grew up in New Zealand&#8230; specifically on a Sheep Farm outside of Gore down in Southland. I left home at 16 and traveled (a lot of) the world. I met my wife and we eventually settled down in the States (sort of). In 2012 I moved back to New Zealand with my wife and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>See why &#8220;Milford Sound is the 8th wonder of the world&#8221;  (Rudyard Kipling, circa 1890)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Milford Sound is actually a dramatic fiord, carved out by ancient glaciers &#8211; with Mitre Peak standing over a mile high (1,683 m / 5,522 ft), and the near vertical cliffs plunging another 300 &#8211; 500 m (1,000 &#8211; 1,600 ft) below sea level. There are only three ways to access this remote location (drive, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>What to Do (and What to Skip) in Downtown Chicago</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thinking about a trip to downtown Chicago? Don’t just follow the crowds — follow the experiences that truly matter. From hidden architectural gems to riverside dining and a few overrated tourist traps, here’s everything we loved (and what we’d skip) from our recent adventure in the Windy City. Must-See Experiences in Chicago 1. Take an [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore Black Balsam Knob: A Fall Hiking Paradise</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a hike at Black Balsam Knob &#8230; a must do activity, especially in the Fall in NC. Tucked away in the North Carolina mountains, Black Balsam Knob is a awesome place waiting to be explored. Come fall, this spot transforms into a kaleidoscope of oranges, reds, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>“Past Meets Present: Why Boston Is the Perfect American City Break”</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This past July, I had the opportunity to travel to Boston with my dad during one of his work trips, where he was scheduled to speak at a conference. Having never visited the city before, I was eager to tag along—not only to explore a new place, but also to enjoy a much-needed break from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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