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Podcast: Travel to Charlottesville, Virginia | The Amateur Traveler

 
The Amateur Traveler talks again to Jason and Janie about their hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville was has deep historic roots and the homes of Presidents Jefferson and Madison with the home of Monroe close by as well. Charlottesville is also the home of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson was more proud of founding the institution than of being president. The area is now the home to numerous wineries and numerous restaurants and hosts a thriving food culture. Charlottesville is also a gateway to the Shenandoah Valley as well as other areas for hiking and outdoor activities.

via usa.amateurtraveler.com

Texas Officials Warn Students Not to Travel to Mexico for Spring Break - FoxNews

 
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a travel warning to college students on spring break, urging them not to travel to Mexico, MyFoxAustin.com reports.

Authorities are pointing to several recent incidents of drug-related violence in the country, including the murders of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and two El Paso boys last month.

DPS Assistant Chief Tom Vinger said many American students feel invincible while vacationing in popular spring break destinations, like Cancun or Acapulco.

via www.foxnews.com

Nazi salute gets tourist arrested - USATODAY

 
An unidentified 30-year-old Canadian tourist was arrested over the weekend in Berlin for giving the Nazi salute while a friend photographed him. The pair were outside the historic Reichstag parliament building, when police arrested the man and confiscated the memory card from his companion's camera, according to news reports

via travel.usatoday.com