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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Because it lies right on the border with Mexico, Laredo has been known to have...
Last edited: 28 August 2006
History 
Laredo was founded in the late 18th Century by the Spanish as part of what was...
Last edited: 28 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Known as "The Gateway to Mexico", the Lardeo, Texas Convention and Visitors...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Laredo, Texas is located on the Mexican border in a dry desert region.  For...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
  Most people come to Laredo by car to shop and to go across the border to...
Last edited: 29 August 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The town of Lardeo hosts a variety of festivals reflecting its rich Mexican and...
Last edited: 28 August 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Though it is generally considered by many to be just a crossing point into...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Shopping 
Shopping in Laredo is available at a number of modern malls and shopping...
Last edited: 28 August 2006
Sports & Activities 
Laredo is home to two minor league professional sports teams:  The Laredo Bucks...
Last edited: 28 August 2006
Imaginarium of South Texas 
Located at the Mall Del Norte, this is a fun stop for kids of all ages.  They...
Last edited: 30 August 2008
The Performing Arts 
Laredo is home to two large and popular performing arts venues, the Laredo...
Last edited: 30 November 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
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