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5 DIY Souvenirs

5 DIY Souvenirs that beat the heck out of matching airbrushed t-shirts

Back to the topic of souvenirs! Recently we showed you some of our Strange Souvenirs from our various odd vacation destinations. When you just can’t find anything that tickles your fancy, it’s time to take matters into your own hands. With these 5 DIY ideas, you can create one-of-a-kind souvenirs to commemorate your one-of-a-kind legendary vacation.

Memory Jars

Memory Jars to show off your…

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Strange Souvenirs

Weird travels call for strange souvenirs.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever purchased the “My {insert relationship here} went to {tourist trap town} and all I got was this lousy t-shirt” shirt. It’s okay, friend. We’ve all been there. Thankfully, our tastes in souvenirs have evolved. As most of our travels center around the bizarre and offbeat locations, we seek out souvenirs that truly capture…

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Deadwood: A Little Something For Everyone

Deadwood, South Dakota

Deadwood, South Dakota was never a place that we considered a “MUST VISIT” location. It never ranked up there with Yellowstone, Charleston or any of the other spots we hope to one day explore. However, when we made a stop there on one of our Legendary Road Trips, we were pleasantly surprised with all that Deadwood has to offer.

History for days

With the designation as a…

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Places We Love: The Stanley

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado is one of those places you never forget.

Stephen King definitely couldn’t forget it, much to the delight of fans. While staying in Room 217 at The Stanley Mr. King was inspired to pen the classic horrifying tale The Shining, which was later adapted for the big screen. On a sidenote, The Shining was the one Stephen King book that I would refuse to read…

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Knox County Poorhouse There is a bizarre kind of beauty that is only found in a vine-covered abandonment. The Knox County Poorhouse is the epitome of this eerie beauty.