Steve Haar, Author at Travel2There

What do star ratings mean for hotels?

Steve Haar — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:50:47 +0000

Logan and I are traveling to national parks and staying at various campgrounds and hotels along the way. It got me thinking about why I was picking certain hotels. I use to travel a lot for business, and got into the habit of going to familiar hotel chains. It was good because I had a […]

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Badlands South Dakota

Steve Haar — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:17:17 +0000

After a long drive from Illinois to South Dakota, we booked a room in Rapid City. It was too late to get a spot at the campground for the night. But, we did manage to get a spot for the next night. Our morning started with the realization that I underestimated the distance from Rapid […]

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Upcoming Road Trip to National Parks

Steve Haar — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:28:27 +0000

South Dakota, Wyoming (just barely), Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California… then who knows? Logan just graduated college and he wants to take a long road trip, focusing on National Parks. Its something I’ve been thinking about as well, so now seems to be the time. The Badlands in South Dakota will be first on the […]

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Tamarack Marketplace in West Virginia off I64

Steve Haar — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:11:43 +0000

Sometimes when you are traveling, you need just to take a chance on some sign you see on the side of the road. In our case, this winter, it was Tamarack Marketplace in West Virginia. We were heading to North Carolina and saw the Tamarack Marketplace sign, one of those location information signs on the […]

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Tips for traveling with dogs

Steve Haar — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:25:00 +0000

Traveling with dogs has its own set of challenges. For us, these are offset by the fun of having our four-footed friends with us. If you are new to traveling with your dog(s), here are some tips we’ve learned that may help make it even more enjoyable. Plan for dog-friendly hotels ahead of time Not […]

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Trip To Florence IT

Steve Haar — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:23:58 +0000

A few years back, I had a chance to visit Florence for business. It was a wonderful opportunity to meander through the city and just absorb life there. One of my favorite things to do is to wander the streets and see things other than the ‘main attractions.’ The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore […]

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Visiting The American Tobacco Campus

Steve Haar — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:18:08 +0000

Once a force in the tobacco, Durham, NC faced a major challenge when the industry shrank. The end of tobacco in Durham presented a challenge and an opportunity—an opportunity the people of Durham did not squander. The tobacco company occupied large swaths of prime real estate, and the location was transformed into the American Tobacco […]

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Overlooks Places: Duke University

Steve Haar — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:02:07 +0000

Visiting universities is usually something people only think about when their kids are planning to go. But, some colleges and universities have beautiful campuses with wonderful buildings and gardens. So, if you’re looking for a quick place to visit, don’t overlook universities. This time, we made our way to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. […]

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Holland MI Tulip Festival!

Steve Haar — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:23:57 +0000

The Holland Tulip Festival (taking place in early May) may be well known to the folks in eastern Michigan. But, I came by it purely accidentally as I was returning home in IL after dropping my daughter off at Michigan State. I decided to take some surface roads rather than the highway, and I’m grateful […]

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Must-Visit Asian Countries for World Travelers

Steve Haar — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:42:00 +0000

Have you been thinking about mixing up your options when it comes to planning your next vacation? Maybe instead of going to Europe this time, you want to go to Asia. But what Asian countries should you visit? With over 40 countries in Asia, how do you choose which one to visit? Luckily, there is […]

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