Category: City Wanders
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One Day in Paris: Walking Through the Heart of the City {France}
A reflective first day in Paris exploring Saint Germain cafés, the Seine, the Louvre courtyard, Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Company, and the Eiffel Tower.
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One Day in Atlanta Before Our International Flight {Georgia}
Before our family’s first international trip in years, we spent a day exploring Atlanta. From whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium to the powerful stories of the Civil Rights Movement, this one-day itinerary turned a travel day into an adventure of its own.
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Wandering Edinburgh: The City that Changed How I Travel
Rain-soaked streets, ancient stone buildings, hidden alleyways, and centuries of history—Edinburgh taught me how to slow down, wander, and fall in love with a city one street at a time.
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Exploring Banff in Winter: A Walk Through the Mountain Town{Alberta}
Banff is more than a gateway to the Canadian Rockies—it’s a destination in its own right. In winter, the town transforms into a cozy mountain village filled with historic sites, river walks, museums, and charming streets. This post explores what it’s like to spend a day wandering through Banff beyond the famous viewpoints.
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Visiting the Frist Art Museum: One of Nashville’s Best Museums{Tennessee}
The Frist Art Museum is one of Nashville’s premier cultural attractions, featuring rotating exhibitions, beautiful Art Deco architecture, and something new to discover with every visit.
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A Different Side of Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg: The Charm Beyond the Crowds{Tennessee}
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are known for their big attractions, but there is another side to these Smoky Mountain towns. Discover charming shops, family traditions, mountain experiences, and unexpected places worth visiting.
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Exploring Rio de Janeiro: Experiencing the Marvelous City From Above and Below
Explore Rio de Janeiro in two unforgettable days. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Jardim Botânico, and Fort Copacabana while discovering why Rio is known as Brazil’s Marvelous City.
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Walking the Asheville Urban Trail: Art, Architecture & Hidden Treasures {North Carolina}
Asheville’s Urban Trail is more than a downtown walking route. Follow the trail through the heart of Asheville to discover historic buildings, public art, literary history, tiny doors, and the unexpected details that make this mountain city so much fun to explore.
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The Garden Tomb, Christian Quarter, Israel Museum, & 9/11 Memorial {Israel}
The Garden Tomb Our final day in Israel started early in the morning with breakfast and packing our bags for the trip home. We then met and walked the short distance from our hotel to The Garden Tomb. Originally it was believed that the place of the tomb was in the spot that is now…
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Visiting Ammunition Hill National Memorial, Good Samaritan Mosaic Museum, Genesis Land, & Qumran National Park {Israel}
Ammunition Hill National Memorial We began our day visiting the national memorial of Ammunition Hill. After Israel had declared their independence, the city of Jerusalem was not considered part of the state. It was a divided city with a large wall separating the people. Families were divided across the wall and the space between East…