It’s no secret that the tourism side of the travel industry is all about one thing. People pay for the experience and the memories. Unfortunately, so many companies in the travel industry are still not giving their clients the best experience they could be. Even on the transportation side of […]
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At least a few times every year, I like to pause, look back at the past six to twelve months, and reflect. What have you accomplished? Is there anything that you wanted to accomplish, but didn’t? If so, why not? What went wrong during that time period? And most importantly, […]
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People have been telling me since 2006 that I need to sell my photos online. To put that in perspective for you, I didn’t launch the Matt Gove Photo website until 2009. Over the years, I somehow managed to come up with all kinds of excuses. I was too busy […]
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Data analytics are becoming an increasingly powerful tool in today’s era of big data. Analytics come in all shapes and sizes, such as business analytics, geospatial analytics, and behavioral analytics. The list goes well beyond just those few examples. As an expert in data analytics myself, I can’t help but […]
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One of my favorite aspects of traveling, adventuring, and exploring is finding new things in unexpected places, especially in other countries. In fact, I find that you most often encounter this phenomenon when you least expect it. My recent cross-country road trip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is […]
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Python is currently one of the most in-demand and versatile programming languages out there. Because it’s so heavily used across so many different industries, sectors, and technologies, that trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Python is also one of the easiest programming languages to learn. Learning Python […]
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It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic locked us down and isolated us from our loved ones. Needless to say, it’s been a long year, and I know I’m not the only one who is eager to start traveling recreationally again. Since it’s easiest to stay isolated […]
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At first glance, a road trip across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t seem like the smartest idea in the world. With so many restrictions in place and experts constantly telling you not to travel, you start to wonder if it’s even possible to pull off such a […]
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After a wonderful, albeit a bit chilly stopover in Oklahoma, it’s time to hit the road and tango with the Polar Vortex once again. I’ll be honest. As much as I love and look forward to road trips, the easy part of this trip was behind me. I was really […]
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The Southern Great Plains are well-known for their wild, unstable, and sometimes violent weather. Aptly known as Tornado Alley, the region sees more tornadoes and severe weather than anywhere else in the world. Its proximity to both the frigid air of the Rocky Mountains and the warm, tropical waters of […]
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After nearly 3 weeks of self-isolation at home, a crashed garage door, and a mad dash to finish packing and putting the house away, it’s great to finally be on the road. I’ve always said that the easy part of a road trip doesn’t begin until you finish packing and […]
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After a year living with restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all wondering when it will be safe to travel again. While I certainly don’t expect to be hopping on an airplane any time soon, I’m growing cautiously optimistic that we’ll be able to safely resume road trips in the […]
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