Tag: food finds
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Christmas in Munich: Markets, Lights, & Holiday Magic {Germany}
Our next morning in Munich, we found ourselves debating how we wanted to spend the day. Should we visit one of the city’s many museums? Take a deeper historical tour? Go back to one of the places we had only glimpsed from the bus window the day before? But in the end, the Christmas markets…
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Arriving in Monteverde & Discovering Pura Vida {Costa Rica}
Our first day in Monteverde introduced us to winding mountain roads, cloud forest weather, and the welcoming spirit of Pura Vida. Here’s what to know before visiting one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful destinations.
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Confederate Graves, Elvis, & Neon Pig- Take Me to Tupelo {Mississippi}
Not many people have heard of Tupelo in the northeast corner of Mississippi. But this city is home to some interesting history and it made for a great weekend getaway. We decided to take the slightly longer route that would have us following along the Natchez Trace. It may have taken longer but there is…
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Ghost Town, Cacti, & Desert Sun- A Weekend in Phoenix {Arizona}
I am not much for the heat. Because I am very prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, you can generally find me if not avoiding the heat then being selectively cautious with the time I spend in the heat. But in this case I made a huge exception when my friend in Arizona invited…
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Visiting Europe’s Capital City of Brussels {Belgium}
Our day in Brussels began as everyday should with hot and crisp Belgian waffles covered in chocolate and strawberries. When it comes to food Belgium is right in line with some of my favorite things- waffles, fries, and chocolate. We enjoyed the first of many of these treats at Gaufre De Bruxelles, right off the…
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Historic Sites Along the New England Trail {Massachusetts, New Hampshire, & Vermont}
We ran away to New England for a long weekend and it was wonderful! Fall is in all of its glory right now and we were in awe over the orange and yellow colors everywhere we went. We followed along what is called the New England trail that begins in Connecticut and continues north to…
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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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Making Goo Goo Clusters {Tennessee}
Tennessee is known for a lot of things, but of any of them probably the most sought after item to come out of the state is the Goo Goo Cluster. These tasty treats were America’s first combination candy bar and have been hitting the sweet tooth for a hundred years. The Goo Goo Cluster was…
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Food, Fun, and Kitsch in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg {Tennessee}
The areas of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg sit right in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. These areas have become sort of resort towns in a way with the millions of visitors that go through on their way to the park. Because of this high volume of tourists, there is no end to…
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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…