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Portugal Is Calling: 10 Reasons It’s the Smartest Trip You’ll Take

When it comes to European getaways, Portugal often sneaks under the radar—but it shouldn’t. This small European country offers a rare balance of affordability, sunshine, and variety that makes it easy to see why more travelers are putting it at the top of their list. If you’re looking for a destination that mixes charm with practicality, here are 10 smart reasons Portugal should be next on your list.

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So, I Took My First Cruise. Here's What I Discovered.

After years of friends saying, ‘You travel so much. Why haven’t you taken a cruise?’, I slapped a motion sickness patch behind one ear and took the plunge. Here’s what I thought about the service, food, stateroom, and more, and whether I’d take another cruise or stick with land-based travel.

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The US Healthcare System is Failing. Could Veterinary Clinic Business Models Offer Help?

The US Healthcare System needs an overhaul. A recent ER visit and assessment of Medicare Part B premiums and payments has this author a bit ticked off. No wonder a recent comprehensive study ranked the US #10 out of 10.

What could we leverage to help the US healthcare system’s aches and pains? ‘Cause it’s a bit ‘ruff, ruff’ out there.

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