Jun 28, 2012 | root_ks8kzico

Travel Tip: Pay Attention to Details

Sometimes traveling can be such an exciting experience that it's easy to forget to notice the little things.

Education Outreach Director Michelle Korczynski spotted these unexpected details during a recent trip to Cuba: [caption id="attachment_2911" align="aligncenter" width="550"]

1959: Michelle's bus number was the year of the Cuban Revolution.[/caption]

Next time you're traveling, make an effort to stop and notice the little details — it's possible you'll discover stories a guidebook could never fully reveal.

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