Tag: cultural travel
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Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar Cane & Unexpected Cultural Celebrations {Costa Rica}
From pressing fresh sugar cane and making chocolate to learning about Costa Rica’s famous coffee industry, the Don Juan Plantation offers one of the most engaging cultural experiences in Monteverde. Our day ended with an unexpected parade filled with traditional dancers, music, and beautifully painted oxcarts.
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Visiting Altos de Chavón: La Romana’s Beautiful Mediterranean Village {Dominican Republic}
Discover why Altos de Chavón became one of our favorite surprises in the Dominican Republic. This recreated Mediterranean village overlooking the Chavón River combines art, history, culture, and breathtaking views in one unforgettable destination.
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Exploring Bruges: Medieval Streets and Historic Canals {Belgium}
Bruges was the perfect ending to our time in Belgium. From peaceful canals and medieval architecture to hidden courtyards, historic churches, and scenic boat rides, this beautiful city offered far more than postcard views—it offered a glimpse into centuries of history and a memorable finale to an unforgettable journey.
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Exploring Ghent: Castles, Canals and a City Steeped in History {Belgium}
After a day in Brussels, we set out to explore more of Belgium with a guided day tour that would take us to both Ghent and Bruges in a single day. Ghent was our first stop. The pace of a group tour meant we were only able to experience Ghent briefly, but even in that…
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Finding Joie de Vivre in Paris: Montmarte, Art Nouveau & a Slower Side of the City {France}
A slower, more reflective second day in Paris exploring Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre, Art Nouveau details, Galeries Lafayette, and the peaceful Tuileries Garden. This day revealed the quieter, more personal side of the city and the French idea of joie de vivre.
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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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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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Experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile {Alabama}
We spent a weekend experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where colorful parades, elaborate Yardi Gras decorations, flying beads, King Cake, and plenty of surprises showed us why this celebration is such a big part of the city.
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Gratitude and Miracles With the Lady of Aparecida {Brazil}
This week, people across the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving — a day rooted in gratitude. The holiday began with the pilgrims who crossed the Atlantic and found a new home on unfamiliar shores. Their survival depended on the generosity and guidance of the Native Americans who helped them through that first harsh winter. Over…
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Pape’ete {French Polynesia}
The capital city of French Polynesia is Pape’ete located on the main island of Tahiti. This island is stunning everywhere you look and offers so much to visitors. Of course when most people think of Tahiti, they think of the beaches. The beaches are beautiful, but surprisingly the sand of the beach of Tahiti is…