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Sharon Nolan

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Translating travel experiences into stories people remember and can relate to.

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Say no to cargo: How carriers like JSX, Aero, and Bark make flying with a dog easier

Say no to cargo: How carriers like JSX, Aero, and Bark make flying with a dog easier

No more placing your pets in cargo, these air carriers have less restrictions on flying with your furry frien…

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Visit 10 of the best botanical gardens and arboretums bursting with fall color

Visit 10 of the best botanical gardens and arboretums bursting with fall color

Enjoy brilliant fall colors at these 10 stunning botanical gardens, arboretums, and public flower gardens aro…

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Make Your Vacation to Europe Easy with a Eurail Pass | AAA Club Alliance

Make Your Vacation to Europe Easy with a Eurail Pass | AAA Club Alliance

How Eurail can help you see more of Europe by train in a way that fits your travel style and budget

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6 Tips for Choosing the Best Lodging for Your Next Trip | AAA Club Alliance

6 Tips for Choosing the Best Lodging for Your Next Trip | AAA Club Alliance

HERE'S YOUR GUIDE TO QUICKLY AND EASILY FIND THE BEST HOTELS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS, WHEREVER YOUR TRAVELS TAKE YOU

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Which Trusted Travel Program is Best For You?

Which Trusted Travel Program is Best For You?

Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and Mobile Passport Control-the differences, costs, and more.

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Most Common Passport Mistakes

Most Common Passport Mistakes

A travel writer shares the top eight blunders people make with their passports.

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9 Travel Apps That Make Flight Delays and Long Layovers Easier

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By Sharon Nolan
| The Extra Mile (AAA)
Did you know there’s an app to help with almost any question or issue during a long layover? These travel apps are designed to tackle everything from finding the nearest airport lounge to storing luggage to accessing real-time flight updates, including delays and gate changes. You can download each of these apps before your flight or while in the airport. They’re all available on iOS and Android and free to use, although some services within the apps may come with a fee. 1.
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Origins of Famous Hotels that Shaped Travel Original

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By Sharon Nolan
| SheBuysTravel
While visiting Grace Bay Club in Turks & Caicos recently, I realized that the resort was actually a pioneer in its destination; the first luxury resort built there. Thinking about other resorts I’d visited, I realized that some of them were also pioneers. Rather than simply joining other local properties, these venues did more than that – some succeeded in putting a destination on the map or shaping the travel landscape around it.
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The Best Pittsburgh Christmas Events for Families in 2025

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By Sharon Nolan
| Trekaroo Verified
A Pittsburgh Christmas is families all bundled up drinking hot chocolate and whirling around an outdoor ice skating rink lit up by a 65-foot Christmas tree. It’s the clippity-clop of horse hooves pulling carriages, fireworks lighting up the sky, and folks jumping on and off a red and green trolley while shopping for Christmas presents. These are the best Christmas things to do in Pittsburgh. Updated for 2025.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing ads for a recruitment advertising company.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I certainly have!

How is social media changing news?

It enables the news to be incredibly current, and you can see how people feel about it quickly as well.