Category: City Wanders
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A Day in the Town of Banff {Alberta}
It is a rare thing to have a town in the center of a national park, but such is the case for Banff. And for being such a small town it is packed with things to do and sites of interest to visit. We spent most of a day walking through town and seeing what…
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Moments & Misadventures :: A Day on Grand Turk
It was early in the morning when my friends and I walked off the ship and stepped onto Grand Turk Island. Grand Turk is the largest of the islands that make up the 40 islands of Turks & Caicos, a British territory southeast of the Bahamas. Grand Turk is a popular stop for cruise ships…
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Visiting the Homes of Mark Twain & Harriet Beecher Stowe {Connecticut}
On our last day of our New England weekend we went to visit a a corner of houses belonging to a couple of the country’s most esteemed authors. The street itself was a lovely collection of homes and gardens and seemed like a great place to live. We were commenting on the surrounding neighborhood when…
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A Century of Aviation History in Dayton {Ohio}
Most people would probably not know that Ohio has some major claims to fame when it comes to all things aviation. Ohio is home to the astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Wright Brothers but it is also where the country’s largest museum dedicated to aviation is located. Our visit to Ohio began in the city…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Bourbon Street, Beignets, & Voodoo…I must be in NOLA
Without question one of the country’s best known party towns is New Orleans. This riotous town is full to the brim with intriguing places, cultural interests, and fantastic food. It really feels like you’ve stepped into a different world there. My day started out at the cemetery. (What, you mean you don’t start any city…
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Exploring Downtown Knoxville {Tennessee}
Of Tennessee’s favorite cities Knoxville is high on the list coming just under Nashville. We found ourselves with a few hours of enjoying this beautiful city and we quickly saw why this is such a favorite place in Tennessee. Our first stop was a visit to the campus of University of Tennessee. Campus sits on…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Rio From the Bottom to the Top
A cool morning dawned upon Rio de Janeiro and I looked out from our hotel window onto the beautiful Copacabana Beach. It was August which meant Brazil’s wintertime, which felt like springtime in the states so the weather was perfect for exploring this beautiful city. The beach was quite peaceful with only a few beach…
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Walking Asheville’s Urban Trail {North Carolina}
This last weekend took us to the foothills of the mountains of North Carolina. We spent a few hours in downtown Asheville taking what has come to be known as the ‘Urban Trail’. This trail takes visitors along through the streets of the artsy, eclectic area of downtown with a lot of interesting shops and…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Icebergs and Iditarod
When you tell people that you’re heading to Alaska in the wintertime, you will probably be met with a long pause, a confused look, and then with “Alaska? In the winter?…Why?” At least that was the reaction that I got from most people when I announced where I was going. And I guess I can…
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Best Holiday Experiences In Salt Lake City {Utah}
Happy December Everyone! Roll out the holly- the holiday season is in full swing now with the delights and wonders that only this time of year can bring. Bring on the carols, the baked goods, the greeting cards, and the festivities. In a few weeks we will be heading home to Utah for Christmas and…