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Tamara Gane

Tamara Gane is a regular contributor to Reader's Digest. She's a travel expert who takes an average of 30-40 trips a year and covers vacation destinations, luggage, road trips, air travel, and hotels.
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Your Guide to Driving Down the Great River Road

The Great River Road—following along the mighty Mississippi River is the granddaddy of all road...

21 Overwater Bungalows That Are Truly Like Heaven on Earth

The only thing that can make turquoise waters paired with sun and sand even more...

The Best-Kept Secret in Every State

Whether you love beach towns, adventure trails, or urban exploration, one of these wildly overlooked...
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The Most Scenic Campsite in Every State

Here's how you can get away, marvel at the wonder of nature, sleep under the...

The 16 Best Boutique Hotels in America

These small hotels combine exemplary service with world-class amenities in a very big way.

25 Surprising Grilling Facts You Haven’t Heard 10 Times Before

After mastering these tips from professionals, you'll never look at your grill the same way.

20 Small Towns That Look Like They’re Frozen in Time

These picture-perfect small towns are living reminders of a bygone era.
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The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World

Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious...

35 Black Americans You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

It's about time these incredible Americans get the acknowledgment they deserve.

15 Virtual Tours of America’s Greatest Landmarks

Bring American history and some of the nation's most iconic landmarks right into your living...
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13 LGBTQ+ Heroes You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

These brave men and women fought for equality and acceptance and forged a path ahead...

13 Heroes of Space You Didn’t Learn About in School

These astronauts and scientists deserve to be household names.

The 13 Best Virtual Space Exhibits in the World

You can go to infinity and beyond without getting off your sofa...
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Normally Good Habits That Can Backfire During Coronavirus

In the age of COVID-19, many things that used to be considered best practices are...

This Is What a Traffic Cop First Notices About You

You only get one chance to make a good first impression.

Virtual Day Trips You Can Now Take Online

It's possible to see the world from the comfort of your own living room...

Why This Is the Perfect Time to Break Up with Toilet Paper

Maybe toilet paper isn't as necessary as we think.

15 of the Best Science Museums in the World

These science museums are so much fun you'll forget you're learning anything.

11 Young Women Who Are About to Make History

These young women are hard-working, inspiring—and about to change the world.

The 13 Most Romantic Small Towns in the United States

Pack your bags. These small towns are the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
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Can You Match the President to the U.S. Currency?

How well do you know the presidents hiding in your wallet?

13 Things Women Weren’t Allowed to Do 100 Years Ago

Be glad that it's 2020 because America was a very different place for women not...
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25 Most Inspiring Michelle Obama Quotes

If you're looking to add more inspiration, wisdom, or compassion to your life, look no...

11 Hotels That Serve Free Food All Day

These hotels have some of the most delicious, amazing amenities you can find.
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50 Facts About America That Most Americans Don’t Know

From little-known trivia about presidents to amazing facts about the land we walk on, these...

25 “Facts” That Were Debunked in the 2010s

New discoveries are always being made. A lot of "facts" we once thought were true...
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U.S. Hotels Where Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows Were Filmed

From Twin Peaks to The Shining, some of your favorite movies and TV shows were...