Veronica James's Blog, page 137

February 1, 2017

Going Ground Hog Wild


Even though our visit didn't coincide with the big day, we didn't feel that we could pass through Pennsylvania without a stop at the town that decides our frozen fate every February... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on February 01, 2017 09:16

January 27, 2017

A Happy New Year Present from The GypsyNesters and VBT

To welcome in 2017 we have a great gift for all GypsyNester visitors.


VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations has been kind enough to offer discounts worth up to $300.00 per person off of their great vacations.


We're not talking about just any old getaways here either, just look...CONTINUE READING >>


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Published on January 27, 2017 01:18

January 24, 2017

Why Cuba Has So Many Areas of Unspoiled Beauty


Cuba’s biodiversity is what sets it apart from the other islands in the Caribbean.... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on January 24, 2017 06:18

January 21, 2017

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! New York Times Picks GypsyNesters as Travel Experts!


We hesitate to call ourselves experts at anything beyond being goofy, but The New York Times Travel Show has asked us to participate in their Meet the Experts on Saturday January 28th... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on January 21, 2017 11:54

January 19, 2017

Skiing Southern Style


Where in the world could we ski all day and make it back to the hotel in time to catch some rays by the pool? Only at America's southernmost ski area... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on January 19, 2017 06:40

January 15, 2017

Plan Ahead by Applying for a Turkey Tourist Visa Online


Turkey has been at the crossroads of civilization pretty much since there has been civilization.


One thing we learned on our visit is that a visa is required to enter the country, and the last thing we wanted to do was wait in a long line... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on January 15, 2017 02:00

January 14, 2017

Looking for a Deal? Find it on Dealspotr


Just in time for the new year we discovered a fantastic new way to save some dough, and have fun while doing it. It’s called... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on January 14, 2017 08:31

January 12, 2017

Damn, That’s One Big Dam! The Delta Works of Holland

Dubbed one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the Delta Works is an engineering marvel.


The Dutch have been on a mission to protect themselves against the ocean's onslaught since the mushy low country was first settled...CONTINUE READING >>


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Published on January 12, 2017 10:19

January 9, 2017

Man o’ Manatees

January is manatee mania month in Florida. There is no better time of year to see - and swim with (yes!) - these gentle giants in The Sunshine State, and Floridians go all out to show off the endangered sea cows, including throwing a festival or two.


Did someone say festival? No way we would miss that!



During the winter the... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Published on January 09, 2017 00:30

January 5, 2017

Bilbao, the Big Dog of Basque Country

We could hardly visit the Spanish Basque Country without a stop in Bilbao.


Home of a quirky Guggenheim Museum - the building itself is a work of art! - a giant flower puppy, a spider mamma, a rockin' old town...CONTINUE READING >>


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Published on January 05, 2017 07:45