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Cruising Historic Castles – Middle Rhine River

Cruising historic castles, vibrant scenery, comfortable lodging and mind-blowing excursions, all included as you float the Middle Rhine River through Germany. For the novice and seasoned traveler, we recommend the Historic Castles of the Middle Rhine River. A holiday you will remember. The video highlighted here, was captured on the Rhine Getaway which voyages between […]

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Supermoon Half Eclipse

Supermoon Lunar Eclipse 2015

The moon passed through Earth’s shadow on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. This total, supermoon lunar eclipse 2015 was dazzling.  Although this incarnation of the moon comes around only once every year, this “supermoon” eclipse was something special. The orbit of the moon is not a circle but an oblong. At the narrow part of the oblong, […]

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Shelli standing at the front entrance to the Jerome Grand Hotel

Historic Jerome Arizona – Haunted Jerome Grand Hotel

  The archives record it as Historic Jerome, Arizona. However, people visiting from around the world speak of it as picturesque, distinctly western, fun, friendly and HAUNTED. Jerome is located at an elevation of 5,200 feet on the side of Cleopatra Hill, a portion the east rim of Verde Valley. It occupies a prominent status on […]

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Hotel Edelweiss in Wengen, Switzerland

Our Stay at the Hotel Edelweiss, Wengen, Switzerland

From our vantage point in Wengen, the Jungfrau Range is a lot to take in.  It’s a dramatic backdrop, especially today.  The billowy white clouds float effortlessly in the bright blue sky, allowing an occasional glimpse of the tops of some of Switzerland’s highest and most rugged peaks. The Classic Swiss Village of Wengen Wengen […]

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Italian Delivery Truck

5 Not-so-Subtle Differences between Americans and Italians

I’ve always heard that travel expands our horizons.  I believe that’s true.  Travel makes us appreciate what we have. It allows us to learn about traditions and lifestyles different from our own. We get to see spectacular landscapes, historical landmarks, and inspiring architectures that we’ve only read about. But, as soon as you get off […]

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Toad in Corrales Back Yard

The Corrales NM Backyard

Corrales, NM, is located on the north central edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Corrales is home to my daughter, son-in-law and two kids who reside on a hillside in the middle of a critter collection with spacious views. If you look to the north and east you have an unimpeded view of the Sandia Mountains […]

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