Petra to Mount Nebo: a Road Trip Through Jordan
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Our trip to Petra was short, sandwiched between Israel and Egypt with only two days to explore before it was … Read More
Monticello and Charlottesville, Virginia: A Walk in Jefferson’s Footsteps
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Virginia and US history often go hand in hand. Eight of America’s presidents were born in the state, as were … Read More
The Tombs of Ancient Egypt: The Valley of the Kings and Queens
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As a little girl visiting my family in Maine, a typical week involved a visit to one of the local … Read More
The Fortress of Masada and the Dead Sea in One Day
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Our visit to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt was mostly a mission for Adam and I to see three places that … Read More
A Day Trip to Hershey’s Chocolate World
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Moments after arriving at our house for the start of her weeklong vacation, my five-year-old niece Phoebe was focused on … Read More
1 Day in Petra, Jordan
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When I first saw Petra’s famous Treasury it was 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) and I was running on … Read More
The Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Egypt
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For many, Egypt’s pyramids and the Great Sphinx represent the ultimate travel bucket list item. Shrouded in mystery and one … Read More
Day Trips from Cancun: the Mayan Cities of Chichen Itza and Tulum
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For US citizens, Mexico is one of our quintessential vacation destinations. Well-loved for its close proximity, great weather, and hundreds … Read More
Ecuador: Three Ways to Visit the Equator
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There are two primary reasons to visit Quito, Ecuador. The first is because it is a common departure point for … Read More
A California Wine Road Trip: 10 Wineries to Try
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California conjures up a different image for everyone. It might be the bright sun illuminating the Golden Gate Bridge in … Read More