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Yellowstone suggested 5 day itinerary

when to visit: July – August What to do: Day 1: Mammoth Hot Springs Day 2: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Artist Point, Inspiration Point, North Rim Drive) Day 3: Old Faithful Inn and Upper Geyser Basin Day 4: Grand … Continue reading

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Guide to visiting Mt. Rainier

Of all the fire mountains which, like beacons, once blazed along the Pacific Coast, Mount Rainier is the noblest. John Muir, 1901 Following are the most important things when visiting Mt Rainier: It is hard to simultaneously satisfy the first … Continue reading

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Berkeley 2021

Views from Lawrence Hall of Science Iskcon Temple – Berkeley Point Reyes A tip if you are visiting San Francisco and renting a car: Bay Area has many toll bridges. You have two options – either buy the toll coverage … Continue reading

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San Diego – 5 day itinerary

Where To Stay: Hotel Republic. It is in the Financial District (downtown), walking distance to the Marina, Amtrak, Aaharn and Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Where to buy tickets: Go City pass or Costco. Transportation: Recommend to take Uber and not … Continue reading

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Vancouver 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Seattle to Vancouver. Take lunch at Tandoori Flame. Have paan at Royal Paan (not to be missed). Check in at hotel. Spend evening exploring Gastown. Eat at Steamworks and there is a large paid parking lot next to … Continue reading

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Suggested 5 day itinerary for Seattle

Day 1: Space Needle, Chihuly Garden, Waterfront, Pike Place, Downtown. Park at Pike Place Garage $4/hr. Seattle Center Parking is $14 for 2 hours Day 2: Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie Downtown, Snoqualmie Lower Falls (can get to the river) Day 3: … Continue reading

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Visitor Insurance Compile

Reviews Atlas America: Please stay away from ATLAS INSURANCE FROM HCC MEDICAL INSURANCE . This is the worst insurance i have seen and this is my first insurance for my parents who are listed from India .My Mother Visited ARC … Continue reading

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Tips for visiting U.S. from India

Do not buy USD from airport. We purchased USD at delhi airport from PNB on 2/18 IST and were given an exchange rate of 76.13 plus flat Rs. 45 transaction fee (CGST+SGST) when the true rate was 71.36. So this … Continue reading

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Visiting India: Things You Should Know

Everyone considers it their constitutional right to give unsolicited advice Ghee is the remedy for all ailments according to some people

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Suggested 5 day itinerary for Hawaii

Which Island to Visit? Maui Where to book? Book flights + hotel + car at costcotravel.com Total days needed? 7 (1 day to fly in and 1 day to fly back) Where to stay? for 3 star recommend Napili Surf … Continue reading

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