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Armchair Travel with Katie and Tim: French edition
Posted 11/12/20 by Tim and Katie
Bummed out about not being able to travel? Come on a magical journey to France with two people who've never even been there before!
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I Took a Bookcation and You Should Too
Posted 10/18/19 by Heather H
Take your love of books to the next level with a bookcation. I took one for Twilight and Twin Peaks and was not disappointed!
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Summer on the Water near Toledo, Ohio
Posted 06/24/19 by Angela B
The best part of summer is spending time by the water.
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Time to Start Planning Your Next Vacation
Posted 05/22/19 by Amy H
Oodles of inspiration for your next great vacation, roadtrip, getaway or excursion.
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Travel via Mystery Novels
Posted 02/26/19 by Amy H
Are you unable to afford the expense or time for a vacation? Try reading one of these mysteries set in exotic cultures and/or locales where the place is just as much a part of the story as the characters and plot.
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The Final Frontier: Great Books and Dvds on Outer Space
Posted 01/16/19 by Amy H
With NASA firmly setting sights on trips to Mars, what better time to look up and learn more about the universe around us? Fortunately, we have some fantastic books and DVDs to get us going.
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Death in the National Parks
Posted 09/12/18 by Katie M
National Parks offer some of the most gorgeous and serene landscapes in all of America, but don’t be fooled, these areas are essentially death traps for the ill prepared. Read on to explore my fascination with demise in the National Parks.
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13 Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 07/20/18 by Angela B
Can’t get enough of the Toledo travel tips? Well, you are in luck! Here is part 2 of Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio.
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School's Out, It Must Be Vacation Time
Posted 06/26/18 by Amy H
Explore popular destinations in the United States and around the world.
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Haunted Midwest Travel for Those Who Dare!
Posted 10/05/17 by Heather H
Love to be spooked? Here's a list of Midwest locations to visit this October (and some book recommendations as well)!
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12 Last Minute Fall Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 09/11/17 by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this fall, then this list is for you.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Posted 08/28/17 by Angela B
Visit our branches or Main Library for a Latino cultural event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Altruistic Travel
Posted 07/10/17 by Erin Connolly
Continue reading to learn how you can build a better world through travel.
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Away We Go! Best of Armchair Travel
Posted 04/03/17 by Amy H
Love to travel if only it weren’t for the hassle and the expense? Have we got the books for you!
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9 Last Minute Spring Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 03/20/17 by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this spring, then this list is for you.
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Top Tourist Spots Around the World
Posted 02/09/17 by Angela B
Check out the top tourist destinations from around the world.
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11 Last Minute Winter Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 11/14/16 by Angela B
If you are looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this winter, then this list is for you.
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Libraries and National Parks
Posted 10/17/16 by Jennifer S
Libraries and national parks are essential components of a robust and healthy community. Continue reading to learn more.
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10 Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 07/25/16 by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or road trip out of Toledo this summer, then this list's for you.
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Ohio Travel
Posted 06/22/16 by April S
Ohio is a vacation destination for people all over the country. Learn ways you can stay close to home by planning a getaway in the Buckeye State.
Continue Reading: Ohio TravelHappy 100th Birthday, National Park Service!
Posted 05/30/16 by Katie M
It’s the Centennial birthday of the National Park Service, and we have all the resources you need to kick back and celebrate!
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