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Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
As the name may have suggested to you, Mont-Saint-Michel can be found in Normandy, France. Specifically, it’s located in the estuary at the mouth of the Couesnon River, the nearest town being Avranches. If you’re seeking to travel somewhere that looks like it was… Continue Reading “Mont-Saint-Michel”
Night was making it’s slow, stead ascent into the town of Brussels; the last light from the sun mere slivers upon the edges of the tallest buildings. The blue dusk gave the town a sort of fairy tale glow and I couldn’t help but… Continue Reading “The Heart Attack in Brussels Centraal Train Station”
Given that I was nine at the time of my visit I didn’t learn much of Chichen Itza’s history, nor did I truly care to learn. I have never been fond of hot destinations and I was content to hide in what meager shade… Continue Reading “The Pyramid of Kukulkan”
I’ve only ever been on one cruise, but it was a really cool experience. I would definitely go again, but there are a few things I’ll be sure to take into account this time. #1: You will feel the boat rock. For most of… Continue Reading “5 Things I Learned About Cruises While On One”
Way up in the highlands of Scotland, I was inspired to visit these monuments by my mother’s love of the book Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. In the first book, the protagonist, Claire, visits a place near the Battlefield of Culloden called Craigh na Dun.… Continue Reading “Clava Cairns”
While this isn’t a recipe I had in Mexico, it is delicious, especially when served with guacamole and sour cream. The great thing about it is that you can substitute almost anything in this recipe, take things out, add it, and change it around… Continue Reading “Mexican Rice”
As the seat of the Pope, the veritable epicenter of the Catholic faith, and the place in which many priceless artifacts and works of art are displayed, it’s safe to say that for many people The Vatican is a very important place. I do… Continue Reading “The Vatican”
I was speaking with my dear friend Atlas while writing this article, asking her about the sort of things she might spend her money on while traveling. With a severe look she told me “For the love of God, don’t buy those tiny spoons!”… Continue Reading “Souvenir Ideas”
This post started out as a list of things you might want to think about when considering travel while there’s an outbreak of a disease, but we’re well past that now. Don’t travel for the foreseeable future. It’s plain and simple. Some people won’t… Continue Reading “Travel in the Time of Covid-19: Don’t.”
I have to admit, I kept pronouncing the name of this gorgeous art museum as Mauritius, like the island nation off the coast of Madagascar! Without getting too complicated, it’s pronounced more-it’s-house, after it’s owner, John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen. If this invokes images… Continue Reading “Mauritshuis”
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