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Jim Thorpe or Mauch Chunk?

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Janette

This tiny town is nestled in the Pocono Mountains. Although I have been to the Poconos before, I have never ventured to this historic location. My mistake was not realizing what a tourist trap the little town would be! My … 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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The Village of a Million People: Munich, Germany

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Janette

Before traveling to southern Germany to visit friends, I purposely did NOT research the area, which is the opposite of my typical travel prep.  Unsure of exactly what I would see with friends, I let everything happen organically.  Besides learning … Continue reading →

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Castles, castles, castles!

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Janette

On our recent trip to Southern Germany, I was blown away by the number and age of various nearby castles.  There are a few that I knew would be in the area as they are commonly photographed, but I was … Continue reading →

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Springtime in Washington, DC

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Janette

Visiting Washington, D.C., in April is a wonderful experience.  The cherry blossoms are blooming, spring is around the corner, and the weather is comfortable, which encourages us to get out and about.  My current trip to D.C. did not pan … Continue reading →

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Janette

Often called the City of Oaks, this beautiful location is home to the North Carolina state capital in the Tar Heel state.  On a cloudy day in March, I arrived at the grounds and enjoyed taking pictures without worrying about … Continue reading →

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Touring Trenton – Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Janette

The WWII memorial is a short walk across the street from the State House. Standing out from the tightly backed buildings is a beautiful, expansive space that draws visitors in. “Lady Victory” encompasses the grace and courage of the WWII … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 2

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Janette

Another museum worth the visit is the Rodin Museum.  Jules Mastbaum (1872-1926) began collecting works by Rodin in the early 1920’s with the intention of opening a museum dedicated to him.  Considered the father of modern sculpture, Rodin had many … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Cute Capitols

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Janette

At the end of the summer, I finally had the opportunity to visit a few more state capitols…one of my favorite things to do for domestic travel. First up was Dover, Delaware. Delaware is an awesome state. It may be … Continue reading →

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Bogota, Colombia

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Janette

After being very angry at Air Canada and vowing not to fly with them anymore, we had one silver lining after our flights were messed up and rearranged…we had a day-time layover in Bogotá, Colombia for about 10 hours.  After … Continue reading →

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