Travel teaches tolerance. Benjamin Disraeli Cliff Dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park, CO
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Oregon, My Favorite State
Throughout our marriage, theTravelsketcher and I have taken multiple trips to Oregon. Portland is his hometown, and we have family and friends who live there. In fact, we plan on moving there when we return to the states later this year. I have been fortunate to have visited many locations around the globe, but in... Continue Reading →
Island Hopping in Croatia
Being a country situated along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is home to some beautiful beaches and islands, something you don’t want to miss while visiting. There is an extensive ferry system which allows you to island hop inexpensively and quickly. This is a great option to see the neighboring islands, but the sailings are limited... Continue Reading →
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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, Tokyo
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It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. Anthony Bourdain Canyonlands National Park,... Continue Reading →
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Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown. Anthony Bourdain Badwater Basin, Death Valley, CA
International Mountain Day
Today, December 11, is International Mountain Day, a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the dynamic ecosystems and importance of mountains. Global warming impacts mountains by melting glaciers, killing off plants, trees, animals, and damaging the habitats of the people who live there. By increasing awareness and through conservation, hopefully we can preserve these... Continue Reading →
Trees, Trees, and More Trees
The winter holidays are quickly approaching and theTravelsketcher and I are in the USA to celebrate with family and friends. We’ve been here for only six days and we have already seen my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew, Terry’s sister and brother-in-law, multiple friends, and we celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary; whew! We’ll be up... Continue Reading →
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Not all classrooms have four walls. Unknown Arches National Park, Utah
