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Virginia is for lovers. History lovers!
More Details: Virginia is for lovers. History lovers!In another post, I shared my discovery and enjoyment of Virginia wine country – in that post I mentioned how Virginia is for wine lovers. Now it is time to focus on the awesome history that I discovered on that weekend in the Virginia Piedmont – why I think Virginia is for history lovers too!…
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Curacao Photo Essay: Art, Architecture and Some Very Dark Skies
More Details: Curacao Photo Essay: Art, Architecture and Some Very Dark SkiesI enjoyed food, music and sun in Curacao but I also enjoyed admiring the art and architecture in this amazing island! High kudos to the Hotel Kura Holanda for preserving the beautiful architecture and allowing visitors to walk through it! No better way than sharing pictures to help you see what caught my eye. Click…
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A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.
More Details: A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.As I often travel to Washington, D.C. for business, I seek a place to stay where I find both convenience (including very close to work), comfort, and an overall great experience. The Mayflower Hotel, a Renaissance hotel, is one of my favorites as it combines all these key aspects. I normally do not write a…
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A Few Good Things to Do in Willemstad, Curacao
More Details: A Few Good Things to Do in Willemstad, CuracaoLast year, I visited Curacao, formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, with a couple of friends after spending a few days in Trinidad and Tobago. Based on that too-brief visit, I thought I’d share my recommendation on things to do in Willemstad! Curacao is an interesting place with lots of things to do and experience. …
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International Atlanta – A Food Story
More Details: International Atlanta – A Food StoryMost people would NEVER think Atlanta is anything but a southern city that hosts CNN, the place where Coca-Cola was invented, and where Delta, one of the largest airlines in the world, operates from. And perhaps that it has one of the top two airports in the world (which, to me, a taxpayer in Atlanta…
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Getting into the White House – A Tour Story
More Details: Getting into the White House – A Tour StoryThough it was on my recently crafted bucket list, I can’t claim that going on a tour of the White House, in Washington, D.C., was a childhood dream of mine. I didn’t quite understand, nor probably care, about the significance of the White House back then. I understand the significance now – or better yet…
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Photo of the Week – Harbor in Dubrovnik, Croatia
More Details: Photo of the Week – Harbor in Dubrovnik, CroatiaEverything in Dubrovnik is picturesque (check out other sights in this jewel of the Adriatic!), including the view below of a harbor used by smaller craft including local fishermen.
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Photo of the Week – Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark
More Details: Photo of the Week – Nyhavn in Copenhagen, DenmarkI finally visited Copenhagen in 2011 with my family. One of the most picturesque areas of this city by the sea is Nyhavn. Nice waterfront cafés (and also good eateries in the side streets!).