Merging Two Cultures in One City One thing that has surprised me while living in El Paso is how close we are to another country. Mexico is across the bridge from Texas and its’ influence is seen throughout the city. The influence of Mexico is seen through the Spanish language used along with the Mexican cuisine served in many restaurants. It is also seen through the downtown area and many different cultural events that take place during the year. The influence of Mexico is seen in the downtown area referred to as the Golden Horseshoe District . It is an amazing place to visit. The goods being... read more
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 385-3474 The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, formerly known as the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is an aquarium and marine science museum located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just south of Rudee Inlet. If looking for more family friendly activities in the area, the Aquarium is within a mile from Ocean Breeze Water Park . Our favorite family friendly activities are: Harbor Seals - They are located outside the aquarium before you enter the building. Watch out for the splash! Turtles - M... read more
Just like scoping out the Clarksville area shopping scene (see: Diamonds in the Rough: Shopping in Clarksville ) it’s taken some digging, but there are plenty of things to do in Clarksville that make for a great date night out with your special someone. From one military spouse to another, we all know that between work, training schedules, and deployments it can be hard to schedule quality one-on-one time with our soldiers. The time we have together, though limited, is precious. Sometimes a quality date night for my husband and I is as simple as renting a movie, lighting some candles, and mak... read more
LEGOLAND California is located in Carlsbad: North County, San Diego. With over 60 rides, shows and attractions geared for kids ages 2-12, LEGOLAND is perfect for locals and tourists. We purchased an annual pass before my husband deployed and it was a great investment. Sometimes annual passes for amusement parks only get used once or twice a year, but since LEGOLAND is about 5 minutes from the front gate of Camp Pendleton, and 20-30 minutes from San Diego, it's easy to get to and makes for a great afternoon when the kids are bored. I've stopped by for a few hours after school with my son and g... read more
There really are things to do in Jacksonville. Hire a babysitter and head out for the night! Jacksonville is a small town but there are still plenty of things to do in Jacksonville, NC for date night! Almost every major chain restaurant can be found on Western Boulevard : Chili’s , Olive Garden , Cheddars , Longhorn Steakhouse , Red Lobster , Cracker Barrell and more! We frequent Chili’s and Cracker Barrel, but our favorite date night restaurant is Hakata. Dinner Hakata is a short drive from Western Boulevard, on Onslow Drive. It is a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Both the sushi and the ... read more