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Exploring Sagrada Familia and La Rambla in Barcelona IMG_7826
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Exploring Sagrada Familia and La Rambla in Barcelona

Give Me The Mike November 18, 2017
On this journey, I was lucky to travel with three people who never experienced Barcelona before.
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Meeting the Barbary macaques in Gibraltar

Give Me The Mike November 18, 2017
The rock of Gibraltar is home to a very friendly type of monkey, the Barbary macaque. I...
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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 9: December 1

Give Me The Mike November 18, 2017

In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the...

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 8: November 30

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In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the...

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 2: Black Friday

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In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the...

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Wisconsin, Unplugged: “Water Meets the Soul” in Bayfield and Madeline Island Bayfield-Madeline-Island
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Wisconsin, Unplugged: “Water Meets the Soul” in Bayfield and Madeline Island

Give Me The Mike November 18, 2017
A short ferry ride away from Bayfield is Madeline Island, which is quickly becoming a hotspot for...
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GIVEAWAY: How to win a $50 Bachman’s gift card

Give Me The Mike November 18, 2017

I’m teaming up with Bachman’s to give away a $50 gift card to their...

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 40: January 1

Give Me The Mike November 16, 2017

In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the...

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 39: December 31

Give Me The Mike November 16, 2017

In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the...

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