Porto & the Douro Valley
Adventure in Porto and Douro River, An ancient city, gateway to Portugal’s wine country, and home of Port wine.
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Milwaukee: beer, brats & cheese curds
Reasons to Visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a Great Place on the Great Lakes. (official slogan). Fun for foodies, art. architecture, nature lovers, and don’t forget the many festivals. We suggest on your first day taking a food tour and sample some local delicacies. Besides, plan on indulging on fried fish, sausages, cheese shops, and maybe…
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USA: Bourbon, Baseball Bats & The Hot Brown
My husband Jerry and his longtime friend Joe have been talking about visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for years. Thirty years of friendship, countless bourbon pours, and finally the trip was happening. Joe’s wife Cheryl and I signed on as the support crew: there to enjoy the adventure, keep the boys on schedule, and make…
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Treasure Island: Florida’s Sand Sculpture Capital – Sanding Ovations
SANDING OVATIONS is a must-see event with family fun, live music, food court, artisan marketplace and a showcase of amazing sand sculptures.
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JANE AUSTEN: A 250th BIRTHDAY PARTY
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” was required reading for most of us during our school days. It is one of several literary classics that never seems to go out of style. For those who have not yet read an Austen masterpiece, it is time to indulge. The novels just keep getting better with age. Add…
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A Weekend in Coos Bay, Oregon
With summer in full swing my husband and I set out for a few days in Coos Bay, on the Oregon Coast. We drove out Thursday, arriving in just four hours from Portland. With a room booked for three nights, we checked into a delightful bed and breakfast, the Coos Bay Manor. We stayed in…
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The Underwater Museum of Art: A Living Reef
Near the beaches of Grayton State Park in Florida, a garden of sculptures that serves marine life. The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA).
