Tag: Europe
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Palace of Holyroodhouse Abbey {Scotland}
Probably my favorite part of Edinburgh is the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This beautiful palace sits on the lower end of the Royal Mile while the Edinburgh Castle is at the other end. Holyroodhouse has been the residence of kings and queen since the 1600s and is still used as Queen Elizabeth’s residence while she is…
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Garden of Remembrance {Ireland}
In a northern corner of Dublin, away from the noises and business of the city, is the Garden of Remembrance. This garden was created in 1966 as a memorial to all those who have died in the cause of Irish freedom. This beautiful garden takes you from the busy street into a peaceful area where…
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Ulster American Folk Park {Northern Ireland}
One of the most thought provoking museums that I have had the opportunity to visit was the Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland. This park is an open air museum that follows different generations through the years giving visitors a very personal view of the people. With original buildings and recreated scenes, actors dressed…
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The Hill of Tara : History, Heritage, and Standing at the Center {Ireland}
I didn’t plan my first trip to Ireland. It began at my grandmother’s funeral. I didn’t know her as well as I wish I had. But as stories were shared and memories surfaced, something unexpected happened. Two of my aunts — women I also barely knew — invited me to join them on a trip…
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Edinburgh {Scotland}
Edinburgh is one of those cities that is made to explore. I could easily spend weeks just wandering through the streets of this beautiful city. I love the buildings, especially in Old Town, and I love the little walkways between the buildings. And there is no shortage of things to do there. The Royal Mile…
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Dublin {Ireland}
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, my mind has been turning back to the time I spent in Ireland. I went with two of my aunts, one who is an artist and the other who is a genealogist. it was an amazing experience for me and because I was there with these two incredible women,…