Tag: sporting events
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Markets, Olympics, & Rooftops-Christmas in Milan {Italy}
After spending a few days around Rome and Vatican City, we made a quick stop in Milan. We arrived with no real expectations and no must-see list in hand. Beyond its reputation as a fashion capital, we honestly didn’t know much about what the city held in store for us. In truth, the main reason…
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River Walks, Olympics & Painted Houses: Christmas in Garmisch-Partenkirchen {Germany}
On our last day in Germany, we boarded the train and headed toward the alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. As we passed snow-covered mountains and icy rivers, it immediately felt like stepping into the kind of winter landscape you imagine when you think of Christmas in Europe. There is something about snow in the mountains…
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Visiting Calgary Olympic Park: Remembering the Legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics {Alberta}
From Olympic history to future champions, Calgary Olympic Park offers visitors a chance to experience the lasting legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics while exploring one of Alberta’s most inspiring attractions.
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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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Churchill Downs & The Kentucky Derby Museum {Kentucky}
If there is one thing that Kentucky is known for it’s that this is race horse country. Every year millions of people come to Louisville to watch the Kentucky Derby horse race, cheering on their favorite steed while relishing the dapper attire, all here at the legendary race track of Churchill Downs. This racetrack was…
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory {Kentucky}
We started our Louisville weekend in the heart of downtown at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. This museum is dedicated to the game of baseball because this is where they have been making baseball bats for players and teams for over a hundred years. In 1856 the Hillerich family set up their family run…
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Seward {Alaska}
A few years ago around this time, I was in Alaska enjoying the absolute winter wonderland beauty of the Kenai peninsula. And one of my favorite places was the city of Seward. This is where the Alaska state flag was created and where the Iditarod dog race begins. I got there early in the morning…