Connie Emerson
Ever since I can remember, going places and seeing new sights has intrigued me. A robin drinking from a puddle after a springtime Paris shower., the food vendors with their dim-sum carts in Hong Kong; the smell of wood shavings as I walk down the “Street of the Carpenters” in Rome all fill my memory bank and also provide material for my articles. For I not only love to travel. It’s also a great joy to share my discoveries with others.
Bargains are an especially important part of that sharing, for I have found that many of the best things in the traveler’s life are free – or at least low-cost. When more than a little money is involved, my definition of a bargain is “more than the usual value for the amount of money spent."
Travel time is important to most travelers, too. We want to get the most enjoyment and/or information out of every minute. I have found that at almost every destination I have visited, there are shortcuts you can take/methods you can use to avoid wasting time, without diminishing the destination’s value.
Some of my articles are about traditional destinations and traditional attractions. Others explore places you may not have thought of and off-the-beaten-tourist-path experiences. I look forward to sharing them with you.
My books include:
Top Ten Travel Guide – Las Vegas, Dorling Kindersley
Family Fun Guide to Paris, Kensington Publishing
Cheapskates’s Guide to Branson, Missouri, Kensington Publishing
The 30-Minute Writer, www.iUniverse.com (originally published by Writer’s Digest
Books)
Latest Articles
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Autumn 2011 Donner Party Hikes Follow in Pioneers' Footsteps
October hikes give participants lunch, food for thought and scenery galore as they walk the trails followed by the ill-fated Donner Party.
Oct 4, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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Reno's October 8-14, 2011 Italian Festival Among Most Colorful
Stilt walkers, an organ grinder with his monkey and music by a band from Italy are only a few of the treats at this annual Columbus Day weekend celebration.
Oct 4, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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2011 Celtic Celebration in Reno October 1-2
Scots Bagpipers, Irish dancers and Crafts from Wales display cultures of three islands in a two-day
marathon of activities and performances.
Oct 1, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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Travel Apps Provide Pocket-Size Sightseeing Info
Cell phones, as just about everyone knows, aren't just for relaying messages. But everyone isn't aware of their travel guide potential yet.
Sep 30, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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Door County, Wisconsin Shopping Treats
The popular Lake Superior peninsula -- one of the state's premier vacation spots -- is noted for it's scenery. However, it is a shopper's paradise, too.
Sep 20, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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2011 Street Vibrations Varooms into Reno September 21-25
Now in its 18th year, this event brings motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country into Northern Nevada for product demonstrations and parties.
Sep 19, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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Exploring Door County's Diversions
Things to do in Door County are as varied as the peninsula's landscape, ranging from poking about in museums and hiking to climbing lighthouse ladders.
Sep 11, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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Door County, Wisconsin, Offers Variety, Beauty
If one word can describe a county, the word for Door County -- a limestone stalagmite extending out from Wisconsin's mainland -- would be variety.
Sep 10, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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2011 Reno Air Races Begin September 14
Races, precision and stunt flying plus static displays make the annual air extravaganza a favorite with national and international flight fans of all ages.
Sep 7, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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California's Gold Country Showcases Historical Treasures
One of the best ways to discover California's Gold Country history - without having to dig for it - is by visiting a chain of old mining towns.
Aug 11, 2010
- Connie Emerson
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