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  • How to See Monet’s Water Lilies for Free at l’Orangerie Paris

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    This guide explains how to visit the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris for free, including first Sunday access and eligibility for young and disabled visitors. It highlights Monet’s Water Lilies, permanent and temporary exhibitions, and practical tips for enjoying one of Paris’s most peaceful museums on a budget.

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    Karen Lanzetta
    This guide explains how to visit the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris for free, including first Sunday access and eligibility for young and disabled visitors. It highlights Monet’s Water Lilies, permanent and temporary exhibitions, and practical tips for enjoying one of Paris’s most peaceful museums on a budget.

  • The Ultimate Insider’s Guide To Scoring Cheap Broadway Tickets

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    So you want to see a Broadway show? There are many different ways to enjoy a show. Go read m guide on how to get cheap Broadway tickets!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    How to get Cheap Broadway Tickets The ultimate guide to affordable Broadway tickets. Giving you 5 different ways to #savemoney on your show tickets. Explains about #TKTS #TDF and #lotteries. When you travel to New York City, you have to see a Broadway show for sure. If only you could get discounted tickets to popular shows, like Hamilton, Mean Girls, Book of Mormon, Beautiful, Waitress and more. Never pay full price again. Find out how! #NYC #OurCarpeDiem #Broadway #traveltips #NewYorkCity

  • Free Ferry to Statue of Liberty!

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    How to take the free ferry to the Statue of Liberty When you travel to New York City, of course you want to see the Statue of Liberty. The cost can add up fast, especially if you are a family with kids. Find out how to take a free ferry. Did you know she almost…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    If you're looking for a way to see the Statue of Liberty, the free ferry ride from New York is the perfect way to do it. Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, the ferry ride is a great option for anyone looking to take in the iconic views of this famous landmark. Plus, the ferry ride provides views of Ellis Island, Governors Island, and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. So, hop on the ferry and start your Statue of Liberty experience today! #OurCarpeDiem #NYNY #budgettravel

  • Is the Goldfinch Painting Real? Where Is It Now?

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    Where can you find the Goldinch painting that inspired the Donna Tartt book?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Where is The Goldfinch painting now? After you read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Naturally so you wonder what happened to the painting? Where do you go and admire it? Did you ever see the painting? Does it look like a goldfinch or more like a different bird? Read and find out where you can go to see The Goldfinch by ​Fabritius (and The Girl with The Pearl Earring by Vermeer) #OurCarpeDiem #art #TheGoldfinch #booklover #museums

  • All You Need to Know: St Peter’s Basilica in Oudenbosch

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    Did you know that there are TWO copies of the St Peter’s Basilica in a tiny town in the Netherlands? How did Oudenbosch end up with such a foreign and imposing architectural feat in Calvinistic Holland? What does the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran have to do with it all? Which architect designed the Oudenbosch…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Did you know that there are TWO copies of the St Peter's Basilica in a tiny town in the Netherlands? How did Oudenbosch end up with such a foreign and imposing architectural feat in Calvinistic Holland? What does the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran have to do with it all? Which architect designed the Oudenbosch Basiliek? Are there other copies of the St Peters and if so, where are they? #OurCarpeDiem #architecture #StPeters #OffTheBeatenPathTravel #TheNetherlands #RomanCatholicChurches

  • Geeky Vincent van Gogh Facts You Need To Know

    What you always wanted to know about Vincent van Gogh but were afraid to ask! New and surprising facts about this famous Dutch painter. Where was he born? Museums to visit to see his paintings. What did his father do? Did Vincent have siblings? Find out more!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    What you always wanted to know about Vincent van Gogh but were afraid to ask! New and surprising facts about this famous Dutch painter. Where was he born? Museums to visit to see his paintings. What did his father do? Did Vincent have siblings? Find out more!