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Hot Galleries in Hot Springs

Posted on January 13, 2011 by matthew

Hot Springs Arkansas is known for its art galleries along Bath House Row. Continue reading →

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Weekly Travel Quote

Posted on January 12, 2011 by matthew

I pull over once in a while and let them scream past. They don’t know what they’re missing. Or, if they do, they’ve become numb to it. A sad thing. Continue reading →

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Towering over Hot Springs

Posted on January 11, 2011 by matthew

A visit to the great mountain view from the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, one of the top attractions in Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Continue reading →

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Arkansas’ Unexpected Tropical Lounge

Posted on January 10, 2011 by matthew

In Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Arlington Hotel (once a hangout for Al Capone) features a lobby bar with a wild tropical mural. Continue reading →

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Insider Washington Tips

Posted on January 9, 2011 by matthew

My insider advice for having fun in Washington DC was featured in today’s Washington Examiner. Related story:  Insider tips to Northern Virginia on the Amateur Traveler podcast.

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2011 Travel Trends & Predictions

Posted on January 9, 2011 by matthew

Travel expert Matthew Stone shares travel trends & predictions for travel in 2011. Continue reading →

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More Free Art Museums

Posted on January 6, 2011 by matthew

Where to find free art museums in Washington DC, free art museums in Maryland, free art museums in Virginia, free art museums in Delaware. Continue reading →

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Happy New Year Quote

Posted on January 4, 2011 by matthew

New Year’s Travel Quote: The world will end some day, on somebody’s calendar, one way or another. But until then, let’s go drink a mai tai on the beach with someone we love and get our belly buttons pierced. Hell, it’s about time. Continue reading →

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Back in Time Book Review

Posted on December 30, 2010 by matthew

Travel Writer Matthew Stone revisits a 1955 travel book, Herbert Kubly’s American in Italy in a book review, and finds out that some things never change. Continue reading →

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Weekly Travel Quote

Posted on December 28, 2010 by matthew

“I’ve never been there, but the brochure looks nice.” –Sheryl Crow

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