Capri Italy
Capri is simply amazing, from the bluest blue water to the craggiest craggy rock. Is craggiest even a word? While it’s best known…
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Pompeii Italy
Everybody knows Pompeii for it’s plaster casts of those who died when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Very few people know of the artwork that…
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Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums contain roughly 70,000 pieces of art, 20,000 of these are on display. The museums have a staff of 640 people…
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Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is simply amazing even if you’re not a history buff. As you stroll down the streets you can just feel…
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Rome Italy
We got into Rome late on the evening of the 13th, and did a quick drive-by on the Trevi Fountain after we checked…
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Venice Extras
A whole bunch of ‘extras’ from Venice – photos that tell part of the overall story but aren’t top-notch by themselves.
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Venice Italy
Nothing can be said about Venice that hasn’t already been said time and time again. From the narrow back alleys to maze of…
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Pisa Italy
There really isn’t much to see in Pisa, except of course the Leaning Tower. Good on their Chamber of Commerce for figuring out…
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Galleria dell’Accademia
The Galleria is simply THE highlight of a Florence trip. There is no more iconic image of Italy than Michelangelo’s David.
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Florence Italy
Our first stop on our two week Italy trip – two days in Florence. So much history and art to see here that…
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Organ Pipe National Monument
It’s not easy to get to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, but it’s definitely worth the trip! 100 miles southwest of Tucson and…
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Saguaro National Park East
Saguaro National Park is divided into two parts by the city of Tucson, aptly named Saguaro East and Saguaro West. Not terribly creative….
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Bisbee Arizona
We had never heard of Bisbee until we started researching Tombstone, and with it close proximity it’s a must do. There’s honestly not…
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Tombstone Arizona
Everybody’s seen Tombstone! If you haven’t – go watch it first, then you’ll understand these photos. When we got snowed (and government closure’d)…
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Fort Clinch State Park
Fort Clinch State Park is an old Civil War fort at the north end of Amelia Island on Fernandina Beach. They have an…
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Congaree National Park
Congaree boasts the tallest known specimens of 15 species of trees. A loblolly pine towers over the park at 167 feet, just 18…
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Old Rag Mountain
A lovely mountain hike, but unfortunately no fall colors yet 🙁 Most of the trail is a bit blah, but the boulder scramble…
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Shenandoah National Park
After years of talking about Shenandoah National Park, we’re finally here! We know that people (affectionately known as "leaf peepers" by the locals)…
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Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns is the largest cave system in the Eastern United States, and listed as a National Natural Landmark. Portions of the cave…
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Gettysburg
Gettysburg was the Civil War’s bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal "Gettysburg Address". Today, the Gettysburg National…
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Finger Lakes Area
New York’s Finger Lakes area is known for it’s wineries, but it’s also home to plenty of state parks with hiking and waterfalls….
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