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Northern Spain and Portugal
Overview I recently took a trip officially called Northern Spain and Portugal: Pilgrimage into the Past. I’m no secret fan of Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT); I have traveled with them before and continue to book trips with them. Check out my affiliate’s page for details. The second part of the trip’s name is important. During…
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Rabat Kasbah of the Udayas
Overview A Kasbah is a fortified position, like a fort or castle. The Rabat Kasbah of the Udayas is the Kasbah at the mouth of the River Bou Regreg in Rabat. The name Udayas is a recent addition from the nineteenth century, named for a tribe that settled an uninhabited Kasbah. Named a UNESCO World Heritage…
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Vicksburg National Military Park Part 1
Overview Vicksburg National Military Park explains the significance of the most important strategic battle in the US Civil War. The politics of the US Civil War are well known and indefensible. The Confederates (CSA) had little true hope of winning the war. They used a strategy that has been very successful in conflicts since then.…
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Margaritaville Atlanta Hotel
Overview The Margaritaville Atlanta is part of the Wyndham Timeshare properties. It is a large, twenty-two-story hotel adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, in the heart of Atlanta. The resort has a public restaurant and bar on the first floor, a guest bar by the swimming pool, and an owners’ lounge. Located near entertainment and dining,…
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Wyndham Avenue Plaza, New Orleans
Overview Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Wyndham Avenue Plaza is ideally located for visiting the different parts of Crescent City. The entrance is literally steps from the famous St. Charles Trolley line. From there, you can transfer to other trolley and bus lines to see what New Orleans has to offer. Wyndham…
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Meeting the people of Costa Rica in the small village of Juanilama
Overview With incredible scenery, an environmental ethic, and a tourism infrastructure, what more could Costa Rica offer? One simple word: people. The amazing people of Costa Rica don’t just spout the phrase “Pura Vida”; they live it. Many of my articles discuss Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) tours. Their focus on meeting local people is a…
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A Historic Survivor: St. Paul’s Cathedral in London
Overview While Westminster Abbey gets the world’s attention, St. Paul’s Cathedral is more beloved by Londoners. This historic church has survived the dissolution of Catholic properties by Henry VIII, major fires in 1087, 1135, and 1661, the English Civil War, and the Nazi Blitz of the Second World War. Nothing has been able to destroy…
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Magical, Lush, and easy to explore: The Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve.
Overview Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to mosses, mushrooms, epiphytic plants, climbing plants, and ancient ferns, all watered by clouds and fog. Throw in hummingbirds, and you have a truly magical place in Costa Rica. While the reserve is privately owned, it is managed by the government in a successful public-private partnership. With several…
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Historic Pipe Spring National Monument is well Worth a Visit
Overview Pipe Springs NM is located on the Kaibab Indian Reservation, near the city of Fredonia, AZ. This part of the world has always been dry, and water, especially year-round water, has been and remains vital to survival. Natives found a natural spring at the base of a cliff that provided plentiful water year-round. They…
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