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Oct 2023
17m 34s

Our Travel Expectations

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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Travel is sometimes like a box of chocolates – never know what you’re going to get. In this episode, we share stories of places that blew us away, and those that didn't live up to the hype. We want to hear YOUR stories about the places you've visited that far exceeded--or failed to meet your expectations. Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message t ... Show More
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