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Sunset Sunday-Barquisimeto, Venezuela

by on February 23, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

I love watching the sunset because it is a shared human experience. It happens every day, it happens everywhere,  and every one of us can enjoy it. Recently, I asked a Venezuelan friend living in Mexico for a sunset image to highlight the beauty inside Venezuela. She responded with a photo and also gave me […]

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Cycling Events To Watch for in London in 2014

Cycling Events To Watch for in London in 2014

by on February 22, 2014 in Events, Guest Post

It may be coming up to two years since London hosted the Olympic games, but the legacy feeling is still going strong. The games brought good feeling all around the country and raised awareness for many great sports and the athletes who take part in them, yet there was one discipline that saw particular British […]

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The Upper Florida Key’s Oasis of Anne’s Beach

The Upper Florida Key’s Oasis of Anne’s Beach

by on February 20, 2014 in Beach

Driving down the famed Overseas Highway (US -1) towards Key West there’s a must stop beach, Anne’s Beach, located at mile marker (MM) 73. It is definitely worth the stop to stretch the legs or as I recommend to spend an afternoon. The Florida Keys are not famous for their beaches. No. A few exist […]

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Sunset Sunday-Cruising to Manta, Ecuador

by on February 16, 2014 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

“I looked at your map and this will give you a pin in your open space. It’s a sunset from Ecuador captured from aboard a cruise ship in the Manta Harbor.” Yes, it is a most welcome “pin” and a beautiful moment from Ecuador and South America. Thank you Bob. Recently I donated a 2014 […]

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Postcard-A Waterfall of Romance at Niagara

Postcard-A Waterfall of Romance at Niagara

by on February 14, 2014 in Photo

Through the years Niagara Falls has always been known for romance. Whether the perfect honeymoon, romantic retreats, package deals, or just an escape to a border; romance both manufactured and real exists besides the Natural Wonder. With adventurous activities, nighttime strolls, and sunset views from the Skylon Tower, there is plenty to do and entice. […]

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The Beaches in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania

The Beaches in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania

by on February 13, 2014 in Beach

Okay, let’s play word association. Say the first word that comes to your mind when you hear (or read) the following word.  Are you ready to play? The word: Lake. Lake So, what did you say? Mountains? Woods? Deer? Canoe? Did you say, “Beach?”  Probably not. As I mentioned last Thursday, my definition of beach […]

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The 5-Reasons to Plan a Winter Escape to Lake Placid

The 5-Reasons to Plan a Winter Escape to Lake Placid

by on February 12, 2014 in Destination, Photo

In the middle of the 7 million acres of “forever” wilderness, visitors to New York’s Adirondacks can discover the small town of Lake Placid, New York. Popular for hosting two winter Olympic Games (1932 and 1980), the town is most notable for the Miracle on Ice, but I discovered more than just Olympic History. My […]

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Sunset Sunday-Villa Blanca Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Sunset Sunday-Villa Blanca Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

by on February 9, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

I arrived mid-afternoon to check in and asked, “What time does the sun set?” Puzzled, the staff of the Villa Blanca Hotel responded with a surprised look. Si (yes) they understood my English. It seemed as if everyone in Costa Rica did (although for the record, I spoke much Spanish). The surprised look was because […]

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