Washington DC has a large selection of museums and monuments that everyone enjoys seeing. With so many things to see and do, DC can seem a little overwhelming to even the most experienced travelers.…
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Behind the Wailing Wall
The Western or Wailing Wall is for many millions around the world, one of the great holy spots in the world. It is commonly thought of as being part of the original and second…
Sites to See in Athens Greece
Athens has been on my bucket list for ages. When I found out that TBEX was holding its Europeon conference in Athens I signed up immediately. Knowing that my time was limited in…
Theater of Dionysus, Birthplace of Theater
Since we are in Athens, of course we went to see the Parthenon up on the Acropolis. As we climbed up, our guide pointed out to us an open air theater known as the…
Key West Lighthouse
The Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum is directly across the street from the Hemingway House. The original lighthouse was built in 1825. In 1832, the first woman Keeper of a lighthouse was named. Barbara Mabrity…
Ernest Hemingway House
I’ve always loved visiting the Florida Keys. Pelicans, iguanas, blue skies, hot sun and ocean all around, what’s not to like? I can see why Ernest Hemingway fell in love with Key West and…
Pompeii, A City Rediscovered
I studied Pompeii at school and have always wanted to see it for real. It was every bit as interesting as I thought it would be. It’s incredible how much they have managed to…
Glassblowing in Skagway
The weather can really make or break a vacation, especially when you’re in Alaska. After spending a few days walking around in rainy, cold weather that followed us along the coast. We decided…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
The Capilano Suspension Park is a free short shuttle ride from downtown Vancouver, which runs every 15 minutes. When the shuttle arrived to take the five of us, they only had seating for four. The driver radioed…
Space Needle, Seattle
When you think of Seattle, the first thing that comes to mind is The Space Needle. The Space Needle is a landmark and a symbol of Seattle. It was our first trip to…
Largest Collection of Packard Motor Cars
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is one of the least expected experiences. This hidden gem is the largest collection of Packard Motor Cars and memorabilia from the 1900’s to the 1950’s.…
Lake in Melissani Cave – One of the World’s Cleanest Lakes
On the eastern side of the island of Kefalonia in Greece there is a sunken lake called Melissani Lake,Melissani Cave, or Cave of the Nymphs. Melissani Cave is named after the nymph, Melissanthi. Melissani cave is…
One Day in Kusadasi, Turkey
We arrive at the port of Kusadasi our second stop on our Splendour of the Seas cruise. With only one day in Kusadasi, it was a no brainer that we we wanted to go see…
Day in Split, Croatia
Our Mediterranean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean, Splendour of the Seas started in Venice. Our first port stop was Split, Croatia. The ship offered excursions in Split to local beaches and sightseeing tours. Living in…
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