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Travel The World With Us
Rocking Life With Multiple Sclerosis
Birding Around The World
Recent Posts
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Did You Know? Rhode Island State House: Ten Surprising Facts
Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on…
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What Are the Most Amazing Experiences in Matera?
If you are looking for an off-the-beaten path destination in Italy, go visit Matera. Here are a few things to see and do in Italy’s interesting ‘City of Caves’. The Cultural Capital of Europe for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, you need to put this on your bucket list! Carpe Diem!
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The Ultimate Guide to Unforgettable Autumn Adventures!
Five Fun Fall Activities for Families What do you like to do in fall? These activities are great for everyone, with or without kids. Because I homeschooled seven kids, there always was tons of time to enjoy fall, so I share our five favorite fall things-to-do Apple picking, pumpkin carving and more. Go check it…
Popular Posts
Enjoy this curated collection of our most popular posts.
Visit All 50 US Capitols
Because every one needs a hobby. We love learning more about history.
- Ten Surprising New Hampshire State House Facts New Hampshire people are cheapskates!
- Ten Surprising Vermont State House Facts Discover ancient fossils;
- The Maine State House With bells on;
- The Massachusetts State House Where the Boston Italian North End was born;
- The Old State House in Boston, site of the Boston Massacre.
- Connecticut Capitol Fun Facts Home of the so-called “Black Law”;
- Rhode Island State House: Ten Surprising Facts Discover its Dutch history;
- New York State Capitol. An expensive boondoggle;
- Alaska Capitol. Which animal guards it?
- Washington State Capitol. Women’s suffrage for the win!
- Breaking news: why Puerto Rico has a State House of its own!
- The US Virgin Islands have a Capitol Building in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Voted the state Capitol building with the best view!
- Get inspired by our Travel Quests and start your own!
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Have you been to any UNESCO World Heritage Sites? So many interesting places all over the world. I am slowly catching up on the ones we have visited. Click on the link next to the picture to see our posts so far.
Full Size Liberty Bell Replicas
How to Win the Shell Game and other Paris Travel Tips
After losing my hard earned money in Paris, I did some research
Thankfully we had a lot of better experiences in Paris too, especially when we found out how to locate affordable Michelin restaurants.
- Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Paris
- Paris on a Budget;
- Hang out with the Lost Generation at La Closerie des Lilas;
- Visit Monet for Free;
- Find out geeky Van Gogh facts and then seek out some of his paintings in Paris;
Travel Hacking and Money Management
Find out how to travel for cheap or even free by diving into the travel hacking world.
- Stay in Paris for free using your Hilton Honors points;
- Or use a free Hilton weekend certificate.
Find the right tool to manage your money.
What Does Carpe Diem Mean?
Carpe Diem literary means to “Seize the Day”, take every opportunity, life is short. For us it signifies taking each day as an adventure, travel far and wide and live our best life.
We globetrot and check out lots of destinations, so that we can share travel ideas and experiences with you.
With respect to my multiple scleroses: to me it means persistence and determination; living my best life, even if at first it felt as if my body betrayed me; and lastly staying fit and getting stronger, even with MS.
The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.
Alice Morse Earle