Veronica James's Blog, page 135
April 12, 2017
To Drive or Not to Drive, That is the Question
Renting a car and taking off across a foreign land can be daunting even to the most seasoned travelers.
Before the days of the internet we had to hunt down... CONTINUE READING >>
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April 5, 2017
Cavorting Along the Camino de Santiago
As we traveled across the Basque Country we came upon the Camino Santiago, known in English as the Way of St. James, almost every day.
The paths originate all over Europe and merge as they go until they all reach their destination in the city of Galicia on the... CONTINUE READING >>
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April 3, 2017
A Collection of Castles in Germany
Cruising along the Moselle and Rhine Rivers unveils an unbelievable concentration of castles.
It seemed as though we never traveled more than a mile or so before spotting the next fortress... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 28, 2017
Hitting the Wall in Berlin
Berlin is not all that close to the sea, so as cruise passengers sailing the Baltic we had to ride the rails to visit the German capital.
We immediately gravitated to perhaps the most famous part of the Wall, Dmitri Vrubel’s picture of... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 25, 2017
Why Traveling Is the Best Thing You Can Do in Retirement
When you think of retirement, you may think of kicking up your feet and doing nothing. After all, you’ve been on the move for decades and now is your time to relax. But there are several reasons why getting back onto your feet and traveling during your retirement years is good for you. CONTINUE READING >>
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March 18, 2017
It’s All About the Benjamins in Philadelphia
As a teenager, Ben Franklin ran away to Philadelphia to seek his fame and fortune. A couple of centuries later, we went to Philly to retrace his footsteps.
Tracking down his landmarks was easier than we expected... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 17, 2017
The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Where in the world is the most fun in the shortest distance on St. Patrick's Day?In a clever ploy to get us to visit, Veronica's dad dropped a little “have you ever heard of The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade” on us early in in March.
How could we possibly resist an invitation like that? ... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 16, 2017
Cycling Through Sacramento
We're always on the lookout for new places to explore, especially if they're easily accessible via bicycle, our favorite way to get around. With that in mind, we examined the pedaling possibilities in Sacramento. It turns out that California's capital is quite a cycling city. CONTINUE READING >>
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March 10, 2017
Walking with Hemingway in Madrid
We began our jet lag fueled first day of exploring in what Earnest Hemingway called “the most Spanish of all cities” with a walk in the park. While wandering the tree lined paths we came upon... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 4, 2017
Mind Bending Big Bend
One of the many attractions of our national parks is the chance to get away from it all.
We planned to take a trip to one of America’s most remote areas, Big Bend National Park. CONTINUE READING >>
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