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Baltimore, Maryland

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The folks in Baltimore are known for having some of the most interesting North American accents out there. Geographically, the way the people in Baltimore speak is known as Mid-Atlantic. The "Merlin" -- aka Maryland -- dialect is distinct and sometimes you may need your own personal dictionary when talking to a native.

More specifically, the black people of Baltimore have a ...

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Posted in:Culture, Points of Interest Features:Casual
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Thanksgiving is over, which means Christmas is around the corner, which means Christmas lights on nearly every corner!

One of the best things about the holiday season is the way people and neighborhoods go all out with the decorations. Neighborhoods and cities around the country ring in the new year with holiday light shows that make us awe and point. Below is a list of five of ...

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Posted in:Points of Interest, Events Features:Sightseeing, Outdoor
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In the month of December, Erykah Badu is going on a cross-country mini-tour, with an interesting team in tow.

For years, Badu has worked with a team of musicians and producers who have helped her create her signature soul sound. But now, she is taking these collaborators from behind-the-scenes and putting them out in front with her, introducing herself and them as Erykah Badu and ...

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Posted in:Nightlife Features:Live Music
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In tonight's Monday Night Football match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars, who knows will come out on top? Any given Sunday (and Monday night), a good team can lose to a bad team and vice versa. But when it comes to which city we would want to visit, there's really no contest.

Jacksonville, Florida is a fine place. Beautiful weather, good people, but ...

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Posted in:Culture, Points of Interest, Dining Features:Family Friendly, Sightseeing, Day Trips
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The perfect vacation is a relative thing. Depending on who you are, one destination may seem like the dumps, while another may be paradise. If you're into the arts, culture and history, then museums are a definite must-see when traveling. Not only will the visit be educational, but you'll find yourself traveling once more to foreign lands and cultures. Plus, no travel can really compare to ...

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Posted in:Culture, Points of Interest Features:Family Friendly, Inexpensive, Historical, Day Trips