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by Alex Lancaster : June 11, 2013

Beyond the Mouse House: 10 Great Florida Activities (That Aren’t Disney)

Beyond the Mouse House: 10 Great Florida Activities (That Aren’t Disney)

There’s no denying it: Florida has a reputation. A Google search for “crazy Florida news stories” yields nearly 40 million hits, ranging from freak tragedies like the Miami “Face Eater” to hilariously bizarre crimes of passion, like the story of diaper-clad astronaut Lisa Nowak. With characters like manatee-rider Ana Gloria Garcia Gutierrez running amok, it makes sense that vacationers would seek refuge in the controlled environments of Disney World, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens, and other theme parks. But with ticket prices reaching unprecedented highs, it’s worth exploring the Sunshine State’s other offerings–and there are plenty.

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by Alex Lancaster : May 29, 2013

Overcoming Fear of Flying: Tips, Tricks, and Tactics to Earn Your Wings

Overcoming Fear of Flying: Tips, Tricks, and Tactics to Earn Your Wings

Afraid to fly? You’re in good company. Big names like Stanley Kubrick, Travis Barker, Lars von Trier, John Madden, Doris Day, Whoopi Goldberg, and even Issac Asimov are all purported aerophobics, demonstrating that the fear doesn’t discriminate based on race, gender, life experience, or intellect. If you long to see the world but feel held back by a fear that’s so often shrugged off by others, you don’t have to resign yourself to road trips or costly cruises.

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