Category: USA

  • Oregon State Capitol Unveiled: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know

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    Located in downtown Salem, the Oregon State Capitol is an interesting Art Deco building. Visible from far away, it dominates the area and has a beautiful park around it. We learned a lot of fun and surprising facts about this capitol when we visited it on our All States Capitols Quest. What do YOU know…

    Minister on a horse at the Oregon State Capitol
  • All You Always Wanted to Know about Transatlantic Cruises

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    Have you ever wondered how it would be to travel slowly? Not taking the fast road (or flight) but relaxing and having lots of time to yourself? Let me tell you all about Transatlantic cruises and why you should consider one. Intro to Transatlantic Cruises After we took our first cruise, it didn’t take long…

    Cruiseship on the ocean, all you need to know about transatlantic cruises
  • You Need to Know these Fun Facts about Hawai’i and her Capitol

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    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…

    Hawaiian Capitol upside down
  • Explore The Best Of Vermont’s VINS On The Must-See #TreetopWalk.

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    ADA accessible Treetop Walk Vermont Want to get a birds-eye view of the world? Go check out the #treetop #walk in #Vermont at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Look out over the Vermont countryside from the tree house. Shake paws with a giant spider while you relax in a spider web, suspended many…

    Treetop Walk Vermont Want to get a birdseye view of the world? Go check out the #treetop #walk in #Vermont at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Look out over the Vermont countryside from the tree house. Shake paws with a giant spider while you relax in a spider web, suspended many feet above the forest floor. Climb into an eagle’s nest! Learn about other treetop walks around the world. Take the kids on a #forest #adventure #OurCarpeDiem #traveldestinations #hands-on #science #trees
  • Did You Know? Rhode Island State House: Ten Surprising Facts

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    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…

    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 sheepskin, providing the colony with freedom of religion and separation of church and state. #OurCarpeDiem #RhodeIsland #StateHouse #Capitol #traveltips #funfacts #destinations #travel
  • Unlock the Secret to the Perfect Day Trip from Las Vegas – 100% Success Rate!

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    Would you like to make a bet that you can’t lose? We found and tested the best day trips from Las Vegas. Enjoy Vegas without gambling! Do you have kids with you and are looking for a great day trip? Here are the best day trips to take from Las Vegas. Lots of natural wonders,…

  • New York State Capitol: Ten Fun Facts

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    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million…

    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million dollars? Find out more fun facts! #OurCarpeDiem #NewYorkStateCapitol #NationalHistory #TravelGuide #ThingsToDo
  • All You Always Wanted to Know about the Alaska Capitol

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    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! in Juneau! It is a free shore excursion. Save money and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do…

    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! It is a free #ShoreExcursion. #SaveMoney and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating #history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do you know who first settled in Alaska? The Russians arrived late. Become the next Jeopardy champion! #OurCarpeDiem #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaNatives #juneau
  • Kwek’s Amazing Alaska Adventures! Flat Stanley FTW

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    Flat Stanley Kwek goes on an Alaska Cruise and has amazing adventures! Join her on her fun trip!

    Rubber ducky Flat Stanley watching a breeching whale statue in Vancouver BC
  • Invasive Nuisances! The Best Beginner’s Guide to Birds of Hawai’i

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    All you need to know about the birds you see in Hawai’i. Why are there so many invasive species? Which common birds are native to Hawai’i?

    Did you know that most of the common birds in Hawai’i are introduced by humans and now are invasive pests. Sure, they might look fabulous and colorful. Yes, they have melodious bird songs. But their main activity is killing off the native Hawaiian birds by competing for food and living space. Find out the sordid details and discover the native birds that hung on for dear life and can be easily observed! #Hawaii #birding #OurCarpeDiem #InvasiveSpecies-