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New, New York Experiences

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Janette

I’ve been to NYC many times over the years, yet the city never fails to reveal something new. On my latest trip, I checked two long-awaited stops off my list: the New York Public Library at Bryant Park and the … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Royal Palace of Caserta

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Janette

Visiting Italy again was a true blessing. It was so soon after my last trip. I stayed with family this time, which made it even more special. Over the course of one week, I saw many locations. I never heard … Continue reading →

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Fonthill Castle

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Janette

In the early 1900s, Henry Mercer acquired about 70 acres of land in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA.  Adding onto a small farmhouse, Mercer constructed a reinforced concrete castle home that welcomes guests today. Funded by a wealthy Aunt, Mercer was … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 1

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Janette

Spending time in this city is not something I did enough when I was younger.  So, I was very happy to spend a weekend taking in some amazing art museums. The first museum to visit was the Philadelphia Museum of … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg National Military Park

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Janette

The last time I visited the Gettysburg battlefield, I was in elementary school…many years ago. Considering that I have been back in Pennsylvania for a few years and the pandemic is still causing travel challenges, I thought it was time … Continue reading →

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The Pennsylvania Military Museum

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Janette

State College is a beautiful area of central Pennsylvania.  Known mostly for the location of Penn State’s main campus, this area has so much more to offer. I recently traveled out this way to visit the Pennsylvania Military Museum in … Continue reading →

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The Blue and the Grey

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Janette

About 10 years ago I went to the National Civil War Museum.  Like any historical museum, it was filled with exhibits that made you think, made you sad and sometimes made you angry with regards to how people justified backward … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 3

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Janette

The last full day I had to spend in Eastern Java was reserved for exploring the city of Surabaya.  It’s the second largest city in Indonesia and has lots to offer. After freezing for the past two days, the heat … Continue reading →

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Singapore…part deux

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Janette

Having only been to Singapore once before…for about 10 hours…I wanted to arrange a weekend getaway to see more of the city/country. It really is a great place to spend a few days.  Although it’s much more expensive than Indonesia, … Continue reading →

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Sunda Kelapa

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Janette

Other than a dirty river that runs through my area of town, I live in a land-locked part of East Jakarta.  Considering how much I love the water, and all things nautical, I took a jaunt to the coast in … Continue reading →

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