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Travel Bucket List # 6 — Towns, Villages, & Small Cities of the World

         The charm of small cities, towns, and villages is undeniable, especially in Europe where many seem like a medieval time capsule. Tourist towns invest a lot of time and money in preserving the ambience and atmosphere of an older … Continue reading

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Travel Bucket List # 5 — Towns, Villages, & Small Cities of the USA

        Some of the most memorable moments in our travels have come in small towns and villages. They have a much more pleasant ambience than big cities. Often, residents of small towns decorate their homes and businesses with flowers to … Continue reading

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Travel Bucket List # 4 — Cities of the World (Outside the USA)

       Cities are frequently the best places for travelers since they usually have many accomodation choices, public transit, and a variety of restaurant choices. In addition, cities frequently contain the most significant tourist attractions in a country. Many people usually … Continue reading

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Travel Bucket List # 3 — States of the United States

        How many of the United States have you been to? My goal has been, for many years, to visit all fifty, and I am very close as a result of my summer trip this year. Here is a list … Continue reading

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Travel Bucket List # 2 — Cities of the United States

       Here is a list of the must-see cities of the United States, a country which has so many significant cities to choose from. Again, I will asterisk those which I have spent time in.             Albuquerque, New Mexico*             … Continue reading

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My Travel Bucket List #1 – Countries of the World

     My travel Bucket List has evolved over the years and has actually become much larger as I researched travel sites worldwide. Thus, in this and subsequent posts, I will reveal my list in the form of several lists. The … Continue reading

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Best of Canyonlands National Park

      Canyonlands is another of Utah’s incredible national parks and another look at the geological results of the Colorado and Green Rivers’ relentless downhill flow to the sea. In a sense, part of Canyonlands is simply a prequel to the … Continue reading

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Best of Arches National Park

          The flagship of eastern Utah’s national parks has a dazzling display of natural arches as well as a variety of other unique or unusual rock formations. The park road system facilitates access to many of the signature formations, but be … Continue reading

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Small Town America — Installment VI – California

     California is known for its large cities. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego get all the press and certainly garner the majority of the tourists. However, visitors are always pleasantly surprised by some of the smaller cities and … Continue reading

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Best of the Treasure Coast

    This section of Florida’s long coastline begins around Palm Beach and extends south through Boca Raton. It is one of the most popular parts of Florida for retirees, snowbirds, and vacationers. The beaches are marvelous, extending for miles and miles. … Continue reading

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