Tag: Travel
Why Did You First Decide to Travel?
The reason for why one first chooses to travel may be easy to answer and includes: taking the summer off from college, wishing to get out of that small town you grew up in, or having that adventurous spirit to see this beautiful planet. Why did you first choose to travel? My Reasons for Traveling:… Continue reading Why Did You First Decide to Travel?
A Visit to Lisbon
A couple of years ago, we visited Portugal that included Lisbon and Porto. For one of our trips this year, I have scheduled another trip back to Lisbon for a stopover option offered via TAP Air Portugal . I highly recommend considering this option to explore two countries and more during your stay. Today's blog post… Continue reading A Visit to Lisbon
Mosques Worth Visiting
As I remember the tragedy at the 3 mosques in New Zealand, this had me been thinking back to my travels and the many beautiful mosques we visited. One country that comes to mind is Egypt. This country has a wealth of beautiful, historical, and famous mosque that offer a chance under why this city… Continue reading Mosques Worth Visiting
A Visit to Saint Francisville, LA
During our visit through Louisiana, we drove to the town of Saint Francisville. A town of just under 2,000 people, is located about 30 miles north of the capital Baton Rouge. It is a hidden gem worth a visit. Greenwood Plantation Unfortunately, the original Greenwood Plantation from 1830 built by William R. Barrow in Greek… Continue reading A Visit to Saint Francisville, LA
Normandy France- Juno Beach
During my most recent visit to France, I wanted to visit Normandy and decided to visit the Canadian memorial to D- Day on June 6, 1944. The Juno Beach Centre is dedicated as a museum to honor the sacrifice of some 45,000 young Canadian men and women who fought alongside Allied forces to liberate France during… Continue reading Normandy France- Juno Beach
Houmas House Plantation
Houmas House Plantation & Gardens Adding to the list of plantations visited during our visit to the New Orlean's area, is Houmas House Plantation. This Greek Revival plantation that sits in lush gardens that are well maintained. The house is really two homes connected by a carriageway with the older home dating back to around… Continue reading Houmas House Plantation
Plantations Along Lousiana’s River Road
I recently read the Louisiana Plantation Guide as a means to assist me in planning a trip to New Orleans. We weren't able to visit all of the plantations in this wonderful guide, but did manage to cover quite a few ground along Louisiana’s River Road, which parallels the east and west banks of the Mississippi… Continue reading Plantations Along Lousiana’s River Road
Blood Mary Brunch
One of my favorite fellow bloggers Living the Q Life recently posted their thoughts on entertainment ideas with their post titled: The Bloody Mary Brunch My own image of a Bloody Mary from Maryland is below. by Living the Q Life Bloody Mary Brunch If you’re looking for a fun entertaining idea, consider throwing a Bloody Mary brunch… Continue reading Blood Mary Brunch
A Few More Essentials…
As promised, here is part two of my previous post titled: A Few Travel Essentials . Now, that you have planned and booked your trip. It is time to be sure to include some important items as you pack for the next adventure. Below are a few more essentials to consider as you begin to prepare… Continue reading A Few More Essentials…
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