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Four women smiling and preparing food -The International Kitchen Cooking Class

Where to Find Thousands of Lifelong Learning Travel Adventures

ByNancy Hann August 24, 2024May 25, 2025

Are you bored with the same old vacation destinations and touristy sites? Have you ever thought about exploring more meaningful travel through…

A fork in the road with stars above and trees beside the road. USA Road Trip

My Best USA Road Trip Tips

ByNancy Hann August 13, 2024March 12, 2025

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Are you wondering where to start with planning an epic USA road trip? Well, we recently went on the best USA road…

A beautiful kitchen with a rustic stone wall, white beachy cabinets and a wooden table for 4 in the center. A beautiful light fixture with silver fish cutouts hangs above the table and a window on the far walls allows light to stream in. Port-en-Bessin - lodging near Normandy Beach, France

Normandy | Best Places to Stay | Europe | France | Lodging

Best Lodging near Normandy Beaches

ByNancy Hann August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

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Recently we celebrated our anniversary in France and Germany. Our adult daughter, Amy came along to help us celebrate too. It was…

Overhead view of cooked turkey in a roasting pan

Travel-Inspired Recipes | USA

How to Cook a Turkey Upside Down – Amazing Every Time!

ByNancy Hann August 6, 2024August 20, 2024

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Do you want to learn how to cook a turkey that is moist and delicious every time? You’ll get rave reviews from…

Hyde Park vacation rental in Hudson Valley NY - beautiful queen size bed with a brass headboard. The walls are painted deep red and there is a fireplace to the right of the bed. The floors are wood and there's a glimpse of the bathroom through the door.

New York Travel | Best Places to Stay | Lodging | Northeast States Travel | USA

10 Hudson Valley Vacation Rental Gems

ByNancy Hann August 5, 2024August 8, 2024

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If you’re looking for a Hudson Valley vacation rental that goes over and above what you might normally expect from a place…

Moss Glen Brook flows leisurely through a rocky riverbed bordered by green and yellow autumn trees near Stowe, Vermont. New England is one of the best places to travel in October.

Best Places to Travel in October and Why its the Best Month

ByNancy Hann August 3, 2024October 4, 2024

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In October I enjoyed some of my best vacations ever. We recently traveled to France and Germany! In looking back over my…

The view from behind of a man in a green baseball cap and woman with blonde hair sitting on a rustic log bench looking out over the Grand Canyon with colors of blues and oranges. There are evergreen trees on either side of the bench. North Rim Arizona

Arizona Travel | Southwest States Travel | USA

100 Cool Ways to Enjoy the Grand Canyon

ByNancy Hann August 3, 2024August 29, 2024

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Did you know that Grand Canyon National Park has already celebrated their 100th Anniversary of becoming a National Park? Here are 100…

Servant's quarters at the Elms Mansion - A simple white iron bed with a patchwork quilt on top. A simple white vanity with mirror and a wooden chair sits across the room. The floor is wood with no rug. Newport, Rhode Island

Northeast States Travel | Rhode Island Travel | USA

Elms Mansion – Secrets of Gilded Age Servant Life

ByNancy Hann August 1, 2024August 2, 2024

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Would you like to take a walk through The Elms Mansion servants’ spaces in Newport, Rhode Island? On the Servant Life tour…

Newport Mansions - The Elms Gilded Age Mansion Dining Room - a large ornately decorated room with the walls covered in huge paintings. A sculpture of the bust of a man sits on top of the marble covered fireplace. A large table sits in the middle of the room. 8 green velvet-covered chairs sit around the table. Two crystal chandeliers hang in the room as well.

Northeast States Travel | Rhode Island Travel | USA

The Elms Mansion-Best Tour for “Gilded Age” TV Fans

ByNancy Hann August 1, 2024August 2, 2024

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Are you a fan of the American HBO TV series, “The Gilded Age” with superstars Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald, and others? Then you…

Taskinas Creek Overlook - York River State Park, Virginia

Virginia Travel | Southeast States Travel | USA

15 Reasons to Visit York River State Park, Virginia

ByNancy Hann July 30, 2024August 13, 2024

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What better reasons to visit York River State Park than hiking, history, and health benefits? This and other state parks provide a…

Garden of the Gods Colorado USA Road Trip

Best USA Road Trip Itinerary- Part 2

ByNancy Hann July 29, 2024February 22, 2025

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Welcome to Part 2 of our ultimate USA road trip itinerary! This part of the road trip took us from Austin, Texas…

Bright pink lighting illuminates a metal sculpture with intricate patterns by HYBYCOZO at the Renwick Gallery in Washington DC.

Washington DC Travel | Southeast States Travel | USA

Don’t Miss the Renwick Gallery in DC

ByNancy Hann July 23, 2024July 29, 2024

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In a recent post, I shared “11 Reasons to Visit Washington DC Museums“. I included much more than just museums, and since…

Dachau Concentration Camp Gate - Work Sets You Free

10 Important Tips For Visiting Holocaust Museums, Memorials & Historical Sites

ByNancy Hann July 15, 2024July 29, 2024

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Holocaust museums, memorials, and historical sites may not be your idea of a jolly holiday, but there are times in our lives…

General Eisenhower Statue at Eisenhower Presidential Library

Kansas Travel | Midwest States Travel | USA

Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library – Abilene Kansas

ByNancy Hann July 1, 2024July 29, 2024

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The Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene Kansas was an unexpected surprise on my cross-country road trip. Initially, Presidential Libraries sound kind of…

Kansas Travel | Midwest States Travel | USA

Day 3 – Road Trip – Destination Manhattan Kansas

ByNancy Hann July 1, 2024July 29, 2024

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After my long drive across the state of Missouri, I followed Interstate 70 through Topeka, then soon turned north on State Route…

Angel wings mural on a red brick wall in Abilene Kansas

Kansas Travel | Midwest States Travel | USA

Americana, Street Art and Angel Wings in Abilene Kansas

ByNancy Hann July 1, 2024July 29, 2024

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I promised more fun in Abilene Kansas so let’s explore this sweet small town dripping with all things Americana. If you’re following…

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Destinations | USA

10 Ways You Can Help After a Hurricane

ByNancy Hann June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

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Watching the massive damage from recent hurricanes across the Eastern United States and Florida on The Weather Channel brings to mind another fulfilling…