Veronica James's Blog, page 136
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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March 1, 2017
Make Orlando Your Home Base for Florida Fun
In the center of the Sunshine State, we found an incredible variety of sun, fun, and excitement at almost every turn.
Orlando sits right in the middle, so it served as a handy hub for our explorations... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 28, 2017
Mardi Gras Goes to the Dogs in Lafayette, LA!
Lafayette's Krewe des Chiens Annual Dog Parade is geared toward children, but brings out the dog lover in all of us. Vibrantly costumed fur babies proudly trot... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 26, 2017
Civil Rights History in Birmingham
When we discovered that Alabama's largest city was at the forefront of the civil rights movement, we were excited to explore and learn more.
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February 23, 2017
St. Petersburg the Great
This is a city that evokes the heyday of imperial Russia at almost every turn, with very few reminders of the Soviet era when it was known as Leningrad.
By the time we spent our two days exploring, we were certain... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 20, 2017
In Honor of President’s Day
In these days of crazy political partisanship, we thought it might be a good idea to honor our presidents from the past that we almost all agree were among the greats.
No place can bring out a feeling of patriotic awe like... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 17, 2017
London Travel Tips
London offers a wealth of art and culture, trendy shops and global dining opportunities on both sides of the River Thames. Its thriving entertainment scene ranges from theaters and concerts to clubs and comedy venues. When the excitement gets too much, London's parks are ideal for relaxation... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 13, 2017
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day – Travel Pick-up Lines!
When Lonely Planet put out the word that they wanted submissions for clever Travel Pick-up Lines we were all in.
We love us some puns. The more corny the better... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 9, 2017
A Basque Border Crossing to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
The quaint little seaside resort town is très French, mixing with its Basque heritage. In the fifteen hundreds it was home to a fleet of fearsome corsairs... CONTINUE READING >>
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