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  • Top Ten Fun Facts about the New Hampshire State House

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    New Hampshire State House: 10 Fun Facts Discover the New Hampshire State House in Concord NH and admire New Hampshire’s liberty bell. One of the fun and free things to do when you travel to New Hampshire. Learn more about US history. Take a New Hampshire State House Tour. Where did the state motto Live…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    New Hampshire State House: 10 Fun Facts Discover the New Hampshire State House in Concord NH and admire New Hampshire's liberty bell. One of the fun and free things to do when you travel to New Hampshire. Learn more about US history. Take a New Hampshire State House Tour. Where did the state motto Live Free or Die originate? How much do NH legislators get paid? Carpe diem, click and read! #OurCarpeDiem #travel #NewHampshire #statehouse #capitol #USAtravel #bucketlist #thingstodo #budgettravel

  • Dutch Golden Age Luxury At The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

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    The fascinating history of the Dutch Golden Age merchants who ruled the seven seas and built canal houses to match their status.. Now you can stay right where the Russian Emperor Alexander I and Dutch kings visited! Even if you can’t afford to stay, enjoy the award winning restaurants and soak up the long history…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Fascinating history of the Dutch Golden Age which culminated in the construction of luxury mansions right at the Amsterdam canals. The Waldorf is at the Herengracht (Gentlemen’s Canal) and is a #bucketlist destination for sure. Explore the award winning restaurants, find out how we managed to stay for free and travel back in time with all the modern comforts. #OurCarpeDiem #WaldorfAstoria #HiltonHotels #Travelguide #AmsterdamNetherlands

  • How to Explore Passau (Pittsburgh of Germany) with Ease and Enjoyment

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    Passau Top Things To Do | The Pittsburgh of Germany | An UNESCO World History Site; Learn more about this interesting city and why it is just like Pittsburgh. Take a walk along the river or attend an organ concert. Visit St Stephen’s Cathedral

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Passau Top Things To Do when you visit | The Pittsburgh of Germany | A brand new UNESCO World Heritage Site! Top Things to do in Passau. From salty towers to executioners. From the world's largest organ to the road to hell... Learn more about this interesting city and why it is just like Pittsburgh. Take a walk along the river or attend an organ concert. Visit St Stephen’s Cathedral | HollGasse | Largest organ in Europe #OurCarpeDiem #Germany #Passau #UNESCOWorldHeritage

  • Puerto Rico Does It Better! Did You Know These Fun Facts?

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    Fun facts about Puerto Rico, its capitol and its long and rich history. Travel the streets of Puerto Rico with us and find out what the heck it means to be a USA territory!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Puerto Rico is a vibrant Caribbean island with a rich and diverse culture that is unique and fascinating. From beautiful beaches to delicious food and a vibrant nightlife, there's something for everyone in Puerto Rico. But did you know that there are also some fun and interesting facts about the island that most people don't know? Read on to learn more about this beautiful and culturally rich island and all the incredible facts that make it so special. #OurCarpeDiem #PuertoRico #Funfacts #Caribbean

  • 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

  • Top Crocodile Predators? Don’t Miss Out on the Best!

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    I bet you believe that crocodiles are top of the food chain. Let me surprise you with the top predator of crocodiles! Join us on Jose’s Crocodile River Tour on the Tarcoles River in Costa Rica.

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    Karen Lanzetta
    What eats crocodiles? I bet you believe that crocodiles are top of the food chain. Let me surprise you with the top predator of crocodiles! Join us on Jose's Crocodile River Tour on the Tarcoles River in Costa Rica. Bird watching, puddling butterflies, iguanas, lizards and of course crocodiles. Many interesting crocodile facts, and a crocodile being caught and eaten by a predator! Find out what animal. #OurCarpeDiem #crocodiles #travel #CostaRica #birding #boattour #TarcolesRiver

  • The Best Street Food in Puntarenas: a Churchill!

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    Cruise stop in Puntarenas in Costa Rica? You have to try a Churchill, a famous street food. What is it and where can you get it? What other things to do in Costa Rica? Day trip ideas. Where is Puntarenas? What goes into a Churchill?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    What is the best street food in Costa Rica? You have to try a Churchill, a copo / snow cone named after the prime minister. What is it and where can you get it? What other things to do in Costa Rica? Day trip ideas. Where is Puntarenas? What goes into a Churchill? #TravelDestinations #StreetFood #OurCarpeDiem #cruising #Puntarenas

  • Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i: 5 Interesting Facts

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    Ford Island: 5 Interesting Facts Visiting Pearl Harbor on Oahu,Hawaii, you will spend a lot of time on Ford Island. Find out 5 interesting facts about this landmark and the Pacific Aviation Museum.

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Ford Island: 5 Interesting Facts Visiting Pearl Harbor on Oahu,Hawaii, you will spend a lot of time on Ford Island. Find out 5 interesting facts about this landmark and the Pacific Aviation Museum. Mokuʻumeʻume | fertility rites | USA Army and Navy | Apollo 10 | Moonlander | Amelia Earhart | bullet hole | #funfacts #travelguide #Hawaii # OurCarpeDiem #PearlHarbor #FordIsland #nationalhistory #NPS #nationalpark

  • La Closerie Des Lilas: Time Travel For The Win!

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    Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas (Paris). Famous visitors including Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse, Paris!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas. Famous visitors include Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse. When was it opened? What is the connection with the Lost Generation? The Sun Also Rises. Piano bar and the best food in Paris! Experience Midnight in Paris or play chess like in What’s Up Pussycat? #OurCarpeDiem #ParisFrance #FoodieTraveler #GoodFood

  • Why We Were Mad: The Old State House in Boston

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    The Old State House in Boston, home of the Boston Massacre and the first reading of the Declaration of independence. Learn more about the historical significance of this oldest public building in Boston. And what does a unicorn have to do with it all?

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    Karen Lanzetta