Author Archives: Janette

Exploring the Coastal Treasures of Cape May

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Janette

I have been all over the East Coast, visiting little gems and large attractions alike, but Cape May, New Jersey was never on my radar, until this summer. Driving through the back streets to the bus parking area, I immediately … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 2

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Janette

After learning about the duPont family, it was only right that we visited Longwood Gardens. About 30 minutes over the border into Pennsylvania, visitors can experience what was once a simple park. Due to the duPont family’s interest in gardening, … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Janette

Along the Brandywine River in northern Delaware sits an estate where visitors can learn about the duPont family’s legacy. The Hagley Museum and grounds are the location of the duPont gunpowder manufacturing company, established in 1802. A tour of the … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 9 (Pompeii, Cassino, Castel Gandolfo – The Last Installment)

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Janette

This was our last day to explore Italy. After another delicious breakfast, we boarded the bus and enjoyed the amazing coastline as we left the Amalfi Coast. We arrived in Pompeii early in the morning and entered when the location … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 8 (Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Janette

After another delicious, traditional breakfast we hopped on the bus and traveled to the port area in Naples. We walked by a few older buildings before we arrived at the port to catch our ferry to Capri. It had stormed … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 7 (Perugia, Assisi)

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Janette

Perugia is known as the city of chocolate, so our arrival naturally excited me. Upon meeting our city guide, we went up a few escalators to enter the old city of Perugia. Many years ago, a Pope decided to build … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 6 (Padua, San Marino, Gubbio)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Janette

At this point in our journey, we saw areas I knew very little about, so I was excited as we made our way through central Italy again. Our first stop of the day was Padua. Known for having the second … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 5 (The Lake Region, Verona, Venice)

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Janette

At this point, we were over halfway through our journey around Italy. We continued our time in the North by visiting the lakes’ region. The area was about 10 degrees cooler than central Italy, and in early March…it could be … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 4 (Santa Margarita de Ligure, Portofino, Milan)

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Janette

Traveling to these cities excited me because I didn’t know much about this part of Italy and I could not wait to see it. Due to rough water, we could not arrive in Portofino by boat. Instead, we took the … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 3 (Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre-Vernazza, Genoa)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Janette

Ahhh, Florence…the country’s cultural center, the heart of the Renaissance, and one of my favorite cities. Few people can visit this location and not be impressed by its history, importance, or beauty. Many of the buildings were constructed in the … Continue reading →

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