Tag: History
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Mana and Marae in beautiful Moorea.
The first island we explored on our Polynesian honeymoon and why we fell instantly in love with it: the culturally rich Opunohu Valley.
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P.S. I Love You, Wicklow Mountains !
Wicklow Mountains National Park is a great place to relax, explore, and be inspired. The romance and tranquility that you find there is worlds away. Do not miss it on your visit to Ireland!
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A Glimpse of How I see Mankato.
On this last visit to my dad’s hometown, I had some time to myself to catch the sunrise and snap some photos of things I think make this town so special.
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Touristing in Dublin! Ireland’s Fair City.
Packed with history, lively pubs, and great music, Ireland’s capital is a good place to start your first adventure in The Emerald Isle.
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A Glimpse of Ancient Ireland
Being a history geek you can imagine the excitement and anticipation I felt at getting to visit Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. And no, just seeing it was not enough. I had to be inside of it too of course.
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Fall in Love with San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Original architecture from bygone eras blend seamlessly with newer buildings. Come get inspired by the rich history of The Gaslamp.
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History and Libations: Throwback Thursdays at The San Diego History Center
Unlimited delicious bites, music, a little bit of History, and unlimited event-themed cocktails and beer? Let the good times roll.
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Stonehenge: Inside the Ancient Stone Circle.
I was lucky enough to visit Stonehenge just a couple weeks ago and in so doing I turned what I thought would only be a daydream for me into a reality. It was one of the most awe-inspiring experiences ever!
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Taos Pueblo: Why You Need to Visit this Historical Treasure.
This amazing cultural treasure is designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. For over 1,000 years, the beautiful adobe dwellings have been continuously inhabited by the Taos Indians.
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One Winter’s Day in Philadelphia
How do you see some of the Nation’s most historic places for cheap in one day? You travel in the dead of Winter of course! Philly is a wonderful city with boundless points of interest and things to do. One day in Philly is not nearly enough to experience all that this amazing city has to offer. But […]
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