Tag Archives: Travel

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 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 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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Italy Chronicles: Part 2 (Orvieto, Castiglione Del Lago, Siena, Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano)

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Janette

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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Italy Chronicles: Part 1 (Rome and Vatican City)

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Janette

Setting out on a family vacation as adults was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. The last time we were all together having an adventure was nearly 25 years ago, so traveling to Europe was sure to be memorable…for … Continue reading →

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Austria, a quick stop

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Janette

Going to Germany to see our friends was exciting enough, but on one of our excursions, they surprised us with a day trip to Austria.  Southern Germany is close to a few different countries so dipping our toes into another … 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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Iceland, take two

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Janette

As I tried to sleep on the five-hour overnight flight from Boston to Reykjavik, Iceland, I wondered how different my experience would be visiting this magical place the second time around.  The first time I visited was in March of … Continue reading →

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 4

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Janette

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Travel changes you.  It changes your perception, your thought patterns, your patience, your dreams.  It makes you consider things … Continue reading →

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