Tag: FunFacts
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How to Beat the Paris Shell Game Scam: A Tourist Safety Guide
How tourists lose money in seconds in Paris and how to walk away untouched. A real cautionary tale about the Paris shell game scam, where it happens, why smart travelers fall for it, and the only reliable way to avoid losing cash on the streets of Paris. How to beat the shell game.
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For Old Time’s Sake: Bubonic Biscuits and Our 2020 Sourdough Story
In the spring of 2020, when staying home became the norm, sourdough starters quietly took over kitchens everywhere. This is our story, told with baked goods, birdwatching breaks, and a healthy dose of humor. No yeast required. Just time, flour, and curiosity.
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Waldorf Astoria New York: Step Inside NYC’s Legendary Luxury
Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people…
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Washington State Capitol: What You Always Wanted to Know
Put this National Historic Landmark on your bucket list. The Washington State Capitol is worth a visit. Did you know the role Washington played in the women’s suffrage movement? Or the significance of a Canadian nun? What is the significance of the number 42? Find out these and more #funfacts
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The Ultimate Guide to Bungee-Jumping Off The Space Needle!
Have you ever considered bungee jumping off the Space Needle!? When you travel to #Seattle, everyone tells you that you should visit the Space Needle. We took it one step further and ended up bungee-jumping off the Space Needle. Even with my multiple sclerosis! Go find out how I did this and put this on…
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Oregon State Capitol Unveiled: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know
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…
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Awesome Atlantis on a Budget: Top Tips!
Top Tips for doing Atlanta Paradise Island, The Bahamas on a budget. This dream vacation doesn’t come cheap, but there are many ways to save money. You even can stay for virtually free if you follow my travel hacking tips. This is a bucket list vacation for sure, where else can you see sawfish and…
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You Need to Know these Fun Facts about Hawai’i and her Capitol
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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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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