Festivals are an event on Cape Ann and one of the largest festivals in coming up from June 26 through June 30. St. Peter's Fiesta The 2019 St. Peter's Fiesta or Fiesta in Gloucester is a 5 day event takes place June 26 through June 30. Find out more about it at St. Peter's Fiesta.org… Continue reading St. Peter’s Fiesta, 2019
Travel Safety As a frequent traveler, I am careful with guarding my personal effects including my wallet, which is always placed in my front pocket during the warmer months. In the cooler months, I wear a coat that has inside pocket near the upper right or left chest. Throughout all my travels, I have only… Continue reading Travel Advice – Be Vigilance
A visit through France offers one the opportunity to explore this great European country from its rich history, wine regions, and food. During your tour, consider taking in some of the many beautiful cathedrals dotted throughout the country. Some are within city centers while others stand out as beacons guiding one safely from the sea… Continue reading Cathedrals Of France
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou Travel should be a joyous experience. A journey in which one can captures the sense of wanderlust and… Continue reading Benefits of Traveling
Mount Vernon This plantation home of the first U.S. President and his wife Martha was built during 1757. Mount Vernon served as the home of George Washington for over four decades. You are able to tour part of the original estate, the gravesites of George and Martha Washington and other family members. In addition, the… Continue reading A Plantation Home of George & Martha
In planning another visit to Washington, D.C., I wanted to attempt a visit to the historic White House. I was happy to secure tickets through our representative. I recommend planning ahead of time if you plan to visit the inside of the U.S. White House. It is recommended to secure dates about 3 months, but… Continue reading A Self-Guided Tour Of The White House
A short metrorail trip from the Ronald Regan Washington National Aiport (DCA) allows one to see one of the top smallest cities in the country, Alexandria Virginia. I recently took the metrorail to the King Street stop to explore Old Town Alexandria. You can take leisurely walk down King Street to see why this is… Continue reading The Apothecary Museum in Old Town Alexandria, Va
A recent visit to the grounds that honors those who served our nation offers a sense of beauty and peace for visitors. The rolling hills dotted with trees of various ages truly complement this 624 acre cemetery. This is a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual laid to rest within these hallowed… Continue reading Arlington National Cemetery
Porto, Portugal As the country's second largest city, this more of a working class city offers a different vide than the more fashion focused Lisbon. Portugal continues to grow as an affordable travel destination. Many first time travelers often focus on Lisbon, but don't ignore adding Porto to your travel itinerary. São Bento Station During… Continue reading Porto, Portugal Should Not Be Missed
Exploring the 18th Arrondissement A walk through the more hilly streets of Montmartre is like the village for New Yorker or at least, that is what I've been told. This part of Paris is where artists used to enjoy a more comfortable part of life and display their works, but the prices have increase. I… Continue reading The Montmartre of Paris
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