Highlights of a Southwest USA Road Trip
A few years ago, a September family wedding in Durango, Colorado inspired our road trip through the grand expanse of the American Southwest. This…
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania: 24 Hour Getaway!
Just under two hours southwest of New York City and only one hour northeast of Philadelphia, Bucks County, Pennsylvania is a peaceful and quiet…
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Costa Rica: Unforgettable Adventure in Tropical Paradise!
Vacationing with my family in Costa Rica this past December was an awe-inspiring journey of unbridled beauty and nonstop adventure. Located in Central America,…
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On the Banks of the River Shannon: The Town of Athlone, County Westmeath
Along the Shannon River Named after the Celtic goddess Sionna, the Shannon River is the longest running river in Ireland. It begins at Shannon…
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Summer in Iceland
Although it is all over now for this year, Iceland vs France in the UEFA 2016 Quarter Finals is a saga for all time. I…
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Back to Almaty – A Runner’s Reflections on Four Continents in Ten Days
“Вы профессиональный бегун? Are you a professional runner?” I’m on a city bus in Almaty, Kazakhstan on my way to run in a local city…
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End of Summer in Lucerne, Switzerland – Relax, Reflect, and Recharge
With mild weather and the lake as beautiful as ever, late summertime in Lucerne offers a beautiful environment to relax, reflect, and recharge. Downstream…
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Wheaton, Illinois: Charming, Abolitionist Past, and So Green!
Wheaton is a suburban city in Milton and Winfield Townships and is the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is located…
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Nauryz: Central Asian New Year
In Central Asia, the New Year is celebrated not in winter, but rather in spring when new life begins to show all over the…
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Bliss at the Beach: Bodega Bay California, Simply Serene
Bodega Bay is a shallow, rocky inlet on the coast of northern California. It is situated about 60 km (40 miles) northwest of San…
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Power of the Sea: Livorno, Italy
Livorno, Italy: the birds and the ships from the farthest reaches of the sea enter the Livorno Port on a Thursday morning. “The voice…
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A Quiet Look at Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and of the Lazio region. With 2.9 million residents in 1,285 km2 (496.1 sq mi), it is also…
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