Laura Byrne Paquet, FacingtheStreet.com

Laura Byrne Paquet's first encounter with the written word was not auspicious: her birth announcement appeared in the newspaper classifieds under the heading "Livestock for Sale." Despite that, she became a writer. She’s written about destinations around the world for more than 80 publications. Laura has also written or co-authored 12 books, including Wanderlust: A Social History of Travel and Secret Ottawa.

A perfect day in Arizona

8 August 2012

A funny thing happened on the way to the Grand Canyon: Laura Byrne Paquet took a side trip and discovered an eerie, silent and fascinating historic site in the desert. And then had delicious Navaho tacos for lunch.

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A New Kind of Museum?

25 April 2012

In a world dominated by Twitter, Facebook, Google, iPads and smartphones, tech-enhanced museums are stepping up to offer enhanced engagement value, and in Melbourne, Australia, two of the best curated experiences worth stepping in for.

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