Monthly Archives: September 2016

Fun Spot

[caption id="attachment_20193" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit Fun Spot[/caption] Fun Spot When vacationing in Orlando many people go directly to planning a day or two letting loose at Disney World or Universal Studios. While those two locations are tons of fun, sometimes a break from the hustle and bustle of Florida’s tourist scene is necessary, and so is…
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Smoky Mountain Opry

Smoky Mountain Opry Pigeon Forge If you happen to find yourself in Pigeon Forge with nothing today then you need to head to the Smoky Mountain Opry, what has been locally dubbed as “America’s Ultimate Variety Show’, a type of Broadway-style classic with true southern Smoky Mountain charm. This fun show features a large open…
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Museum of Chinese in America

[caption id="attachment_20156" align="alignright" width="425"] The exterior of the Museum of Chinese in America Courtesy of Maya Lin Studio[/caption] Museum of Chinese in America If you find yourself roaming the streets of New York City’s Chinatown, you should probably make it a point to stop at the Museum of Chinese in America, more commonly referred to…
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Destination Donation: Best Places to Give Back in the U.S

As a student, opportunities to volunteer to help the community, environment, or culture as a whole are priceless, great ways to get involved and give something back! We at AST believe that it is important to both volunteer and travel as a student, which is why we believe that combining the two make for unstoppable,…
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Top 10 Hidden Gems of D.C

You may think you know Washington D.C, but until you’ve seen these 10 spots, you’re not even close! Find out what lies beyond the White House and Lincoln Memorial and explore the nation's capital like never before with any of these 10 unique, sometimes hidden, and always breathtaking in some way or another, gems of…
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12 Best Places to Go for a Senior Trip

We know you’ve been studying hard, taking extra time with your homework assignments and college plans this year, taking on stresses like never before and trying to decide what exactly it is you want to do for the rest of your life  (no pressure). Senior year is tough, on both the students and the teachers,…
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The 5 Different Types of Band Trips

So you want to take a band trip this year. What's your first step? Figure out exactly what type of band trip you are wanting to take. Oh, you didn’t know there were different types of band-related trip performances? Don’t worry, we have got you covered with all the essential band and orchestra trip and…
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Pokemon [Go™ Travel]

Pokemon Go™ has been sweeping the nation, and the world, for the past month in shockingly high numbers, this augmented reality game taking treasure hunting, character collecting, and interactive game playing to a whole new level! Not only are millions upon millions of downloaders getting outside more often and socializing more often, but they are…
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Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours

Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours The Windy City is certainly a sight to see, and ‘the best way to see Chicago is on Segways, Absolutely!’ Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours is one of the top touring companies in Chicago, presenting tourists and locals alike with all the best options in personal transportation touring. With this company, you…
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College Campus Visits in Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the variety, size, and influence of the many colleges throughout the state. There are actually over 200 universities within Texas’ boundaries! One thing that they all seem to have in common: a love for football and a love for learning. Football, Agriculture, Business, and Religion all seem to dominate the…
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