Visit Babyland General Hospital and see the Magical Cabbage Patch

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Baltimore's Inner Harbor - your starting point in Charm City

Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Baltimore, Maryland is often called ‘Charm City’ but is also known as the ‘City of Neighborhoods.’  When planning a visit to this thriving port city Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is the ideal neighborhood to start your tour.
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Morro Bay and the delights of the Pacific Highway

I knew I’d like Budapest, even before I visited it just felt “right” to me. It has all the elements of a great European city that I love: culture, great …Read More
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Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo; a tiny home for the "King of Rock n Roll"

The two-room house where Elvis Presley was born January 8, 1935
I can only imagine how bitter-sweet that winter day was in 1935.
As I stand in the tiny front room of the two-room house where Elvis Presley was born the reality of how poor his family was is palpable.
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"Christmas on the Potomac" Gaylord National Harbor's holiday spectacular

Photo courtesy of Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Look up and admire.
That's my advice upon entering the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center during the Christmas season.
The 60-foot tall glass Christmas tree hanging from the atrium is absolutely breath-taking and justRead more...

Middleton Tavern in Annapolis �" a colonial tavern in a capital city

The Citadel in Rasnov is one of the most amazing sights to see in the Transylvania region of Romania. It is located in small...
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Fish & history start 2015 off right at Fort Fisher

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United States Botanic Garden - D.C.'s hidden treasure in pictures

United States Botanic Garden in pictures is a guest post by contributor Katrina Morrocco of Cary, North Carolina.
Washington, D.C. is such a popular tourist destination with many things to do and see - it's easy to overlook some of the lesser-known attractions.
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Make a stop on the Dahlonega Wine Trail in North Georgia

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Checking out the Chinese influence in Mexicali and more

A guest post by Michael Hepworth
Hepworth is originally from the U.K. and lives in California. He blogs extensively about restaurants and travel.  For more of Michael's travel experiences visit his website PerfectTravelToday.
 
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Top Wine Producing Countries of the World

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Seven reasons to love a food tour of Cary, North Carolina

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Jane Austen in June; Tryon Palace celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mansfield Park

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Entrance to Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina

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Rasnov Fortress, Romania

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St. Augustine's haunted history

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A ghostly adventure in Roswell, Georgia

 

I'm a big fan of ghost tours mainly because I learn so much history about an area.  My husband and son went ghost hunting with me in Roswell, GA.   If you're ever in the Atlanta area it's a lot of fun and not too scary for the young ones.

Enjoy!

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Ft. McAllister; where history and nature unite in the Georgia Low Country

A few years ago I spent a memorable Labor Day weekend camping at Fort McAllister Historic Park on the banks of the Ogeechee River south of Savannah, Georgia.

A last minute decision to spend the holiday camping meant our options were limited. I discovered there were only two parks inRead more...

Pond Hockey at Lake Louise, Alberta

I love ice hockey. I love watching the National Hockey League (NHL) and follow the Stanley Cup Playoffs religiously. I would put my hockey knowledge up against any Canadian. However, never in my life have I actually played hockey myself. Growing up in Trumbull, Connecticut I played every sportRead more...

Chatham Vineyards on Virginia's Eastern Shore - Bordeaux Meets the Chesapeake

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Tips for choosing the right beach house

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Ivy Green - Home to America's "First Lady of Courage" Helen Keller

“Wasn't she purdy?”

Helen Keller



Okay, maybe she said “pretty” but the docent’s Alabama drawl and obvious affection for Helen Keller was unmistakable. As I studied the portrait of the home's famous resident I was captivated by the story of the woman lovingly called America'sRead more...

A day in Borghetto, Italy

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A day in a corn maze

Autumn is the most colorful time of year and with the changing leaves comes a plethora of fall activities.

A recent trip to a corn maze is the inspiration for this video.  The Carolina-blue sky, bright orange pumpkins, towering stalks of corn all added up to create an amazing day.

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Why a freezing cold visit to Arlington National Cemetery is worth every minute

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Bran Castle, Romania

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The Secrets of Top Cabernet Sauvignon Brands

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Is a trip to an indoor water park for you?

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24 Hours in Wilmington, North Carolina

SPACE is the theme for FriFotos this week and since I haven’t flown with Virgin Galactic yet, I had to think of a different direction. Some of my most favorite …Read More
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Losing a treasured traveling companion

When the phone rings at 3:43 am it's never good news.

The call came Saturday August 3, 2013. It's a call forever etched in my memory.

She'd been doing well and looked great. This wasn't expected at all.

We hadn't decided on our next trip yet.

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Majestic Wide Open Spaces Around The World

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September 11th - a day of remembrance

 

I usually post a travel article on Tuesdays, but today is a day of remembrance.

Let us keep all those who lost their lives that Tuesday morning in 2001 and their loved ones in our prayers.
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Harvest on the Half-shell at Virginia's Philip Carter Winery

I’m excited to announce a fun new giveaway with some really cool prizes! All you have to do to win a Go Bag from Allianz Travel Insurance is sign up for my newsletter/mailing list below or just to the right of this page. That’s it and if you’re already on my list then you’re alreadyRead more...

My Private Northern Lights Experience in Norway

A couple of months ago, I wrote a post listing 40 things I hope to do before I turn 40 next January. Some of the items are mundane (how to …Read More
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What you need to know before visiting the Biltmore Winery

What you need to know before visiting The Biltmore Winery

In 1985 the winery on the Biltmore Estate first opened its doors to the public. At the time, William Cecil, grandson of GeorgeRead more...

Raleigh Pub Crawl and Haunted Adventure; mixing history with a cool beverage

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Five Favorite Ancient Egyptian Sites You May Not Know

One of the top travel destinations in the world, many people are at least familiar with the major ancient sites found on any trip to Egypt. The Great Pyramids, the …Read More
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Five things you'll love about a Bed & Breakfast

Hood House in Hood, Virginia

Homey, cozy, romantic, charming, quaint... these are only a few adjectives that come to mind when thinking of a stay in a Bed and Breakfast.  A popular alternative to hotels, the term B&B encompasses a wide variety of guest houses and is a form of lodging whichRead more...

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A ghostly adventure in Roswell, Georgia

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Bran Castle, Romania

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Sunday Snapshot!

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was moreRead more...

What’s New in Paris for 2014

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was more than enoughRead more...

Carmel ramps up the wine-tasting experience

A guest post by Michael Hepworth

courtesy Trip Advisor

The town of Carmel is certainly a unique place to visit. First of all the street

signs are hardy visible, there are no street lights at night, and there are no

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Old Salem in Winston-Salem

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Take a scenic boat tour in South Carolina's low-country

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This fair-skinned girl loves going to the beach, but I can't take a full week of lounging in the sun so I always look for other activities.

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Is a food tour the best way to explore Raleigh's culinary scene?

 

There's a lot happening in Raleigh, North Carolina these days. The city is one of the fastest growing in the country and is repeatedly recognized as a great place to work and live.

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Dry Gewürztraminer: The First Wine of Spring

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Tips for choosing the right beach house

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Pull Over and Let Me Out names its top 5 of 2014

Can it be?

Is 2014 really coming to an end?

Sounds so clichéd, yet I find myself saying something to that effect this time each year.

Regrettably, I've learned my father was right when he warned there would come a time for me when the years would begin flying by faster andRead more...

What’s New in Paris for 2014

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was more than enoughRead more...

North Carolina Museum of Art; where art and nature combine

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Journey to see an incredibly historic door

My partner and I recently returned from a much-anticipated second visit to Iceland, one of our favorite countries in the world. For no particular reason sometimes places just click, and …Read More
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Chatham Vineyards on Virginia's Eastern Shore - Bordeaux Meets the Chesapeake

 



Perhaps less renown than other viniferous regions of the state, the Historic Eastern Shore of Virginia is an amazingly beautiful spot to find award-winning wines. Traveling across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel I discovered Chatham Vineyards on Church Creek.

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Five things you'll love about Helen, GA during the holidays

Here is my latest segment on FOX Business talking about how Delta updates its Skymiles program and the truth about airline seat maps used when passengers book flights. I’ve long been a critic of Delta’s changes to its Skymiles program and with the recent change from 12,500 to 10,000 mileRead more...

A day on the USS Enterprise

I spent part of Veteran's Day weekend in Norfolk, Virginia at the Norfolk Naval Base.  My family and I had the good fortune of taking a private tour of the USS Enterprise which has been an important part of the United States Navy for 51 years.

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A day in Borghetto, Italy

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Finding Your Irish Roots At The Boyle Arts Festival, Co. Roscommon

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The Lazy Daze Festival in North Carolina

A guest post by Nicola Williams


Image courtesy Town of Cary

The Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in the state of North Carolina is a festival that started way back in 1977 in the small town of Cary with an aim of improving the life of the residents of the town using art and crafts andRead more...

What’s New in Paris for 2014

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was more than enoughRead more...

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg does Halloween right

Traveling along the Danube River with Viking River Cruises, I experienced parts of Europe not only beautiful, but festive as the Christmas holiday approached. While the weather can at times …Read More
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Take the Gone With the Wind Tour that brings Margaret Mitchell's novel to life

Clayton County, Georgia is the ancestral home of Margaret Mitchell and is the official home of ‘Gone With the Wind.’

Jonesboro Depot is the start of the Gone With the Wind Tour ~ PullOverandLetMeOut



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The Ava Gardner Museum - Hollywood glamour in a small southern town

I take great pleasure in visiting small town museums. They fascinate me and the staff are typically there because they love what they do and love sharing information with visitors. I recently discovered a gem of a museum in Smithfield, North Carolina dedicated to Hollywood legend, AvaRead more...

What’s New in Paris for 2014

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was more than enoughRead more...

Punta Cancun Beach - Mexico's popular ocean destination

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Is a food tour the best way to explore Raleigh's culinary scene?

One reason why I love participating in the weekly FriFotos photo sharing event on Twitter is because it allows me to flex my creative muscles; to think of new and …Read More
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57th Fighter Group Restaurant in Atlanta combines fine food and aviation

Hartsfield Jackson Airport may be the busiest airport in Georgia and the world, but DeKalb Peachtree Airport is the second busiest airport in the Peach State. With charter and private aircraft traffic leaving and arriving throughout the day this airport is a terrific place for viewing smallRead more...

Essential Guide to El Nido, Philippines

El Nido is a very small town and area of rock islands in the north of the island of Palawan in the Philippines. El Nido is a bit of a pain to get to and it’s not currently big on the tourist map. However, it should be and it is coming. El Nido is one [...]
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Finding the Italian Renaissance in Raleigh

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Oxnard looking to ramp up food offerings

A guest post by Michael Hepworth

 


What is the perception of Oxnard, a seaside town about 70 miles from Los Angeles

and on the way to Ventura and Santa Barbara. Those two places are still very

fashionable and Oxnard has always struggled a bit as a poor relation, but the gap

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Bran Castle, Romania

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Five fabulous historic places for you to discover on the road less traveled

 

Sometimes the best attractions are the ones you hadn't anticipated finding. For example the time my friend Elaine and I vacationed in Vermont. We were exploring the grounds of Old First Church in Bennington when we happened upon a small white sign with an arrow. The sign simply stated,

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A day in Borghetto, Italy

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Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo; a tiny home for the "King of Rock n Roll"

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Living Mountain: Visiting Abu Simbel in Egypt

They were built to stand the test of time, to hail the pharaoh as a god and to impress everyone who saw them in person; and they still do. Abu …Read More
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Glamping in the North Carolina Mountains

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was moreRead more...

Fried Chicken and Bubbles; a fun pairing at Virginia's Early Mountain Vineyards

 


When I first heard the name of the event I had a hard time wrapping my head around the concept.

Fried chicken with bubbles?

I'd never really thought of bubbly with much other than New Year's Eve and mimosas.

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The Ave Maria Grotto - "Miniature Miracles" in Cullman, Alabama

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Glamping in Ireland

Credit, DiscoverIreland.com Aileen Power



Okay, maybe I won't make it back to Ireland this summer, but I've got another reason to return. I've never gone glamping in Ireland.  I recently wrote about glamping in the mountains of North Carolina - which I can't wait to do - well I'm adding

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Five things you'll love about Helen, GA during the holidays

Helen, Georgia is a re-creation Bavarian village nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia boasting a rich heritage linked to the Cherokee Indians and early settlers who came there in search of gold. It's also known as a recreation destination situated on the banks of the

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Fish & history start 2015 off right at Fort Fisher

Benvenuti a Borghetto, Italy. All photography property of EuroTravelogue™ unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

As if there weren't enough reasons to love Italy, I have found a few more in bella Italia during a recent trip through the Veneto region about an hour and a half

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What’s New in Paris for 2014

There is so much new in Paris this year, it’s been hard to keep up! New museum openings, new services cropping up and even a new Paris tour that I’m offering. I’ve already covered What’s New in France this year which also contains some Paris highlights, but there was more than enough

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Five things you'll love about glamping

Benvenuti a Borghetto, Italy. All photography property of EuroTravelogue™ unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

As if there weren't enough reasons to love Italy, I have found a few more in bella Italia during a recent trip through the Veneto region about an hour and a

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An AzAmazing Evening in Manila

One of my favorite things about cruising with Azamara Club Cruises is their AzAmazing Evenings. This was my third cruise with Azamara and of course my third AzAmazing Evening. They are very well thought out and put together nights of cultural entertainment in an important cultural place for the

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Finding Your Irish Roots At The Boyle Arts Festival, Co. Roscommon

I recently had the pleasure of guest blogging for GotIreland.

The Boyle Arts Festival is held annually in Co. Roscommon, Ireland



Each summer there's an arts festival in the town of Boyle in County Roscommon.  This year's festival is quickly approaching.  I've written about the festival

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