travel
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Photo of the Week: Dreamy Delights in Paris
More Details: Photo of the Week: Dreamy Delights in ParisWell, a photo of the week post is typically a one-photo deal but how could I choose between these two beauties??? Yes, I am swayed towards anything chocolate but this one tore me apart. So, without further ado, two scenes from Dalloyau in Paris.
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The Power Capitals: Washington, D.C., Beijing and London
More Details: The Power Capitals: Washington, D.C., Beijing and LondonWhen I was a kid (some would argue I am still one), I was fascinated with knowing capital cities and flags. Not really sure why, perhaps it was an early predictor of future sanity. I was pondering the other day that there are countries that I have visited whose capital cities I have not than…
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At Punta Cana and Altos de Chavon in the Dominican Republic
More Details: At Punta Cana and Altos de Chavon in the Dominican RepublicMy family does enjoy the beach more so one of the options when we travel together and are not hitting a cruise (a great way for us to travel together) is to go to a nice resort. A few years back, we chose to go to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, where we stayed…
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The Timeless Capitals: Rome, Athens, Cairo
More Details: The Timeless Capitals: Rome, Athens, CairoI have traveled to a good bunch of countries and hope to add more over time. Most of the time, that means I have visited their capital cities even if briefly. Rare is the case where I have not visited a capital city of a country I have been to. Honduras, Mexico and the Dominican…
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Photo of the Week – Color in a Bowl
More Details: Photo of the Week – Color in a BowlWhile not a big shopper here, sometimes I do stop to take a look at the arts and crafts made in the places I visit – usually hoping that something unusual catches my eye: either for a purchase or a picture. During my trip to Jordan I stopped at a store that had plenty to…
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City Life – Street Scenes of Stockholm
More Details: City Life – Street Scenes of StockholmI wrote about Stockholm being a great city to visit in summer time (as probably any part of Sweden!). As I said then, it is likely a charming city well-worth visiting any time of the year. But summertime not only offers warmth and longer daylight hours. It offers better opportunities to observe life happen as…
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Photo of the Week – The Metropolitain in Paris (aka: the “metro”)
More Details: Photo of the Week – The Metropolitain in Paris (aka: the “metro”)I enjoyed my time in Paris when I lived there for 6 months and I enjoy it every time I go back whether for a day layover or a few days. These photos, taken during one of my brief layovers there, are of two entrances to the Paris metro at the Pigalle station. I find…
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A Short Stop in a Fine Town: Limoges, France
More Details: A Short Stop in a Fine Town: Limoges, FranceThe town of Limoges, in France’s center (west-ish), is well known for the fine porcelain that bears the same name. An old town (it was founded around 50 B.C. by -guess who- the Romans), it sits in the region of Limousin, sort of east and north from the Bordeaux region. In fact, we stopped in…
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Top 16 Memorable Moments from 2013 in Photos
More Details: Top 16 Memorable Moments from 2013 in PhotosAs I think of 2013, I recall the many neat experiences at home and away. Looking through my photos is a great way to bring back the memories. I’d thought I’d share with you some of my most memorable moments from 2013 via photos – some of which have been shared before in other posts…
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Photo of the Week – The Basilica of a Tiny State (NOT The Vatican!)
More Details: Photo of the Week – The Basilica of a Tiny State (NOT The Vatican!)The tiny state of San Marino, nestled in the midst of Italy, is supposedly one of the world’s oldest republics. The Basilica of San Marino, though from the 1830s, sits on the site where a church has existed since the 4th century.
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Photo of the Year and My Wish for 2014
More Details: Photo of the Year and My Wish for 2014Well, it may not be the photo of the year in terms of photographic excellence. But it sums up well another year and my wish for 2014 that travel continue to be something we can continue to enjoy safely. Whether travel is part of your 2014 or not, I wish you and those you love…
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2013: Oh, The Places I Stayed At
More Details: 2013: Oh, The Places I Stayed AtOK, ending with a preposition is not proper but to make it sound Dr. Seuss-ish I hardly could have made it “Oh, the places at which I stayed.” In any case, I shared my year in food and beverages in an earlier post. But 2013 was also a good year in terms of exploring places…