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Don't Be Rude on Vacation

Submitted by Angel Hill on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:38am

In a rude world, a nice person shines like a diamond. Learn how to shine with any culture by checking out Behave Yourself!: the Essential Guide to International Etiquette by Michael Powell.

Travel to 400 Places

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 11:02am

I'm smitten with a new travel book that just came out: World's Best Travel Experiences: 400 Extraordinary Places. Since it's published by National Geographic, you know the photos are great. But, if you're like me, you'll be putting post-its on pages and dreaming of when you'll go.

Time to travel

Submitted by Alma C on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 4:45pm

Travel, Vacation Get away from the stresses of work, school, and your daily routine. Plan now and you could be enjoying beautiful Italy or relaxing at the Bahamas. Stop dreaming about your dream vacation and live it! We have wonderful books sitting on our shelves waiting for you to whisk them away to exciting destinations. Find romance in Germany, discover Australia, or unearth treasures in England. Afraid of flying? No problem, drive to destinations in the United States. Explore the Grand Canyon, visit America's capital Washington DC, or have an adventure through North and South Carolina. Even better, take advantage of what our fabulous city of Houston has to offer.

Mental Travel Escapes

Submitted by Elise S. on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 3:44pm

It may not be possible to take a real vacation this summer, but if you’re weary of the Texas heat and humidity, you can plan your dream trip -- and find some stress relief and mental escape -- all without leaving home or even spending a dime. Here are some audiobooks that will send you magically elsewhere while you are coping with Houston traffic on a 99-degree afternoon.

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The Most Yummy Texas Vittles Around

Submitted by Elizabeth R on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 8:44am

Just in time for summer travel, Lynn Beckwith, local travel expert, will be presenting "Road Trip Vittles: Great Texas Food Stops". If you want to know the best places to shop and eat while on the road, come join us on Saturday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. in the library Meeting Room. No registration is required. For more information, please contact the library at 281-360-6804.

Travel Texas This Summer

Submitted by Christina Thompson on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 2:50pm

Are you planning a Texas road trip this summer? It's a big state: where do you start? The North Channel Library has some fabulous travel brochures courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas Heritage Trails Program. These brochures are full of facts and ideas about where to hit the trail in Texas. Want to check out the Chisholm Trail? Interested in the Texas Forts Trail? Curious about learning more about the Texas Brazos Trail? Come check out our travel display in the library featuring these brochures and Texas travel books to help you get started on your journey though our great state!

Travel Apps

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:34pm

travel collage I discovered a new travel app a few weeks ago, TripIt, that takes all your travel reservations, confirmations, and more and creates an itinerary custom built for you. This got me wondering, what other travel apps are out there that can make getting to your destination a bit easier. Check out these articles spotlighting some of the newest and most useful mobile apps to get you where you're going, many of the apps also have websites if you prefer.

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10 best travel apps for frequent fliers - Gadling

The best travel apps to ease your journey - MSNBC

"Travel” on the Girl Scout Express!

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:51pm

Are you a Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador Scout trying to earn Interest Project Awards? The Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library continues the “Girl Scout Express!” designed for older Girl Scouts with busy schedules.

On Monday, March 5^th, kits for the “Travel” Interest Project Award will be available via email or at the Second Floor Information Desk.

This program is made possible by the support of the Friends of Freeman Library.

Please contact the Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 or at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.

Gotta Go

Submitted by Sara West on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 11:46am

Sure, we love Houston and all it has to offer, but sometimes it's nice to get away for a little bit. But what if you don't have the time or the ability to go on a big adventure to a faraway place? That's when you pick up a copy of Quick Escapes from Houston. Choose your direction of escape and jaunt off on a two day Texas journey to places like Brenham, Fredricksburg, or Port Aransas.

World Wide Read: Post Your Pictures on our Facebook Wall

Submitted by David Cherry on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:51pm

Chances are good that some of you will be taking a well-deserved vacation over the holidays, and if you are reading this, chances are even better you will be taking a book or two along. We have a (fun) assignment for all of you globetrotters out there: we want a picture of you reading a book in whatever exotic locale you visit. Whether you’re on the ski slopes of Vail, a cruise ship in the Caribbean, a double-decker bus in London, even a La-z-boy in Peoria—we want you to post your photo on our Facebook wall.