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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations: 2 of 85
What some may consider a great vacation could actually bore others to tears. Therefore, the best vacation destinations are the ones that have something to offer everyone in your vacation party. Europe: Growing in popularity lately is cruising the rivers of Europe such as the famous Danube. Luxury ships offer exquisite dining... More..
Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations for a nature-filled getaway: 2 of 51
Americans live in a virtual paradise. From the golden hills of California to the nature-filled countryside of Colorado and the majestic North Carolina Smokey Mountains down to the sandy beaches of Florida. Explore America and experience nature at its best. California's Yosemite National Park is filled with arching water fall... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best cities to visit in Europe: 2 of 31
Europe is absolutely packed with history along with some of the most ingenious architecture in the world. The ancient buildings and bridges alone are worth the trip as they are truly an awesome sight, and there are museums in just about every city. However, the cities are only part of the incredible sights that Europe has to... More..
Travel > Vacations Warm and inexpensive vacation spots in the US: 1 of 14
When you're looking for warmer weather, you have to do what the birds do- go south. There are a number of warm and inexpensive vacation spots in the US, but listed below are some of the most popular. Florida: The Sunshine State is completely surrounded by spectacular beeches and they are absolutely free. Simply roll out the ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Hiking adventures: 2 of 17
It was 1948 and Dave was fresh out of the marines after a four-year term when he and his best friend Roy agreed to go hiking and camping. Dave wanted to spend a few days with his parents first and the day before they were supposed to head out, he got a call from Roy. "Sorry, Dave, but I think we should wait a while. It's too... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Tampa Bay, Florida: 1 of 6
The Tampa Bay area has become one of the most popular vacation destinations for tourists worldwide. Simply roll out the beach towel, slap on a little sunscreen and soak up some of that wonderful Florida sunshine. Sit back and listen to the seagulls and the soft rolling waves of the ocean, not giving a second thought to the f... More..
Travel > Vacations Great springtime vacation spots in Europe: 4 of 23
Choosing a great springtime vacation spot in Europe is actually as simple as closing your eyes and pointing to the map. Europe is one of the most popular springtime vacation destinations for most travelers because of the incredibly nice weather. However, just to name a few, some of the best springtime vacation destinations i... More..
Travel > Vacations Family vacations: Top five spots to take your kids on vacation: 2 of 11
There are so many great places to take your kids on vacation that narrowing it down to five is going to be difficult. However, in order to have a great family vacation, there should be activities that will satisfy everyone. Kids love theme parks, but there are so many other activities that kids enjoy such as camping, swimmin... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Top ten places to visit in Europe: 9 of 46
Certainly there are dozens of places in Europe one absolutely must see at least once in their lifetime as there is a tremendous amount of history associated with it; not to mention the amazing architecture and breathtaking scenery. Since there is not enough space here to list them all, the following is a list of the top ten.... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Spring break horror stories: 2 of 9
Mary's spring break horror story began the very first day when she left the campus with her boyfriend, Bill. They were on their way to the Great Smokey Mountains for a camping and fishing trip. Each of them really enjoyed camping and fishing, but Mary was behind in her courses and didn't have time to make the arrangements fo... More..