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Category Archives: adventures
Exploring the Coastal Treasures of Cape May
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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Tagged beach, Cape May, charming, coastal, day trip, foliage, New Jersey, shops, Summer, Travel, Victorian houses
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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 2
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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Tagged duPont family, exotic, Flowers, Longwood Gardens, outdoors, park, Travel, trees
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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 1
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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Tagged Brandywine River, day trip, delaware, duPont family, family business, gardens, Gunpowder, history, Travel
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Italy Chronicles: Part 8 (Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno)
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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Tagged Capri, central Italy, europe, ferry, island, Italy, Naples, Ponderosa lemons, ports, Salerno, Sorrento, vacation
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Italy Chronicles: Part 7 (Perugia, Assisi)
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
Italy Chronicles: Part 6 (Padua, San Marino, Gubbio)
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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Tagged churches, europe, fountain, Gubbio, Italy, micronation, Padua, passport stamp, ruins, San Marino, square, tombs, vacation
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Italy Chronicles: Part 5 (The Lake Region, Verona, Venice)
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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Tagged Borromean Islands, Italy, Juliet, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Region, Murano glass, ruins, traveling, vacation, venice, Verona
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Italy Chronicles: Part 4 (Santa Margarita de Ligure, Portofino, Milan)
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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Tagged bay, cafes, churches, Duomo, fountain, Italy, Milan, museums, Portofino, Santa Margarita de Ligure, Sea, statues, street food
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Italy Chronicles: Part 3 (Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre-Vernazza, Genoa)
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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Tagged art, churches, Cinque Terre, europe, florence, food, Genoa, historical locations, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, paintings, Pisa, sculptures, shopping, train, Travel, traveling, Travels, Vernazza
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Italy Chronicles: Part 2 (Orvieto, Castiglione Del Lago, Siena, Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano)
Orvieto was the first of many hilltop towns we would explore. From the outside, we could see the large walls surrounding the city. Using an elevator to reach the city we experienced the amazing views of the surrounding area below … Continue reading
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Tagged Castiglione Del Lago, chocolate, countryside, europe, food, gelato, Italy, Lakes, medieval, Monteriggioni, Orvieto, San Gimignano, Siena, Travel, Tuscany
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