Trixie Navarre

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  • Bridal Cave – Lake of the Ozarks | Discovering Missouri

    Bridal Cave – Lake of the Ozarks | Discovering Missouri

    In the middle of America is the state of Missouri, which is known as the “Cave State”, and boasts at having almost 6,400 caves. Many of the caves and caverns you can visit with a tour guide, and I recommend a visit to at least one as part of your Missouri experience. I truly enjoy…

    shezlikethewind

    June 4, 2023
    USA Travel
    adventure, america, ancient, bridal cave, bride, camdenton, cave, cavern, explore, family, formations, geology, history, indian, lake, lake of the ozarks, luxury, missouri, mystery lake, native american, old, osage, pipe organ, r.g. scott, road trip, rocks, stalactites, stalagmites, tourisim, travel, vacation, wedding
  • The Ancient City of Jerash | Discovering Jordan

    The Ancient City of Jerash  | Discovering Jordan

    If you are familiar with my blog or me in general, then you know that I have an interest in places and things that are old and ancient. This fascination of mine has lead me to many interesting places along my travels, with one being the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan. I was in…

    shezlikethewind

    January 8, 2023
    Jetsetting
    amman, ancient, archaeology, byzantine, cardo maximus, explore, greco-roman, hellenistic, hippodrome, historic, history, jerash, jordan, luxury, neolithic, petra, road trip, roman, ruins, site, theatre, travel, vacation
  • Mount Nebo – Memorial of Moses | Discovering Jordan

    Mount Nebo – Memorial of Moses | Discovering Jordan

    Standing atop Mount Nebo in Jordan brought to light that this was a sacred location for the big three- Judaism, Christianity, and Muslims. There are other locations in the region that also hold reverence to the three, including St. Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai, Egypt, which I had visited after my trip to Jordan. But…

    shezlikethewind

    January 7, 2023
    Jetsetting
    amman, archaeology, artist, bible, catholic, christian, explore, history, islamic, jesus, jordan, judaism, luxury, memorial, moses, mount nebo, old testament, olive tree, pope, prophet musa, religion, religious, road trip, tora, travel, vacation, view
  • The Ancient Amman Citadel | Discovering Jordan

    The Ancient Amman Citadel | Discovering Jordan

    In the center of downtown Amman, Jordan is a remarkable archaeological site, the Citadel, which is considered to be among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It was constructed on the L-shaped hill, which is one of the seven hills that made up Amman originally. This ancient site dates back thousands of years, and contains historical…

    shezlikethewind

    January 6, 2023
    Jetsetting
    amman, amphitheater, ancient, archaeology, art, church, citadel, civilization, early civilization, explore, guide, historic, history, information, jordan, luxury, neolithic, oldest, palace, pre-history, road trip, roman, ruins, temple, theatre, travel, vacation, views
  • Amman’s Ancient Roman Amphitheatre – Discovering Jordan

    Amman’s Ancient Roman Amphitheatre – Discovering Jordan

    I have often said to people, “The Romans were everywhere!”. During their empire which last about 500 years, ending in 476 CE, they had constructed many remarkable city structures that still stand today. One type of Roman structure that I have always enjoyed visiting are the theatres, and I cannot help but think of the…

    shezlikethewind

    January 5, 2023
    Jetsetting
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  • The Medieval Kerak Castle | Discovering Jordan

    The Medieval Kerak Castle | Discovering Jordan

    I was on the last few days of my tour of Jordan in the Middle East, when I had found myself in the medieval Kerak Castle, and I was in awe. I have been to many castles throughout Europe before, but this was my first in the Levant. This impressive fortification is one of the…

    shezlikethewind

    December 29, 2022
    Jetsetting
    al-karak, archaeology, architecture, castle, crusaders, explore, historical, history, jordan, karak, kerak, kings highway, levant, luxury, masonry, middle east, petra, road trip, tour, travel, vacation
  • Advance to Boardwalk! | Discovering Atlantic City, New Jersey

    Advance to Boardwalk! | Discovering Atlantic City, New Jersey

    Advance to Boardwalk! For those who play Monopoly then you know the place; Boardwalk is the most expensive property with the highest in rent revenue. It is also reminiscent of Atlantic City’s own boardwalk, as well as all of the properties on the game board. The version of the game that we have come to…

    shezlikethewind

    December 23, 2022
    Jetsetting
    america, atlantic city, beach, boardwalk, candy, casino, central pier arcade, crab cakes, dinner, explore, foodie, history, hotel, luxury, monopoly, new jersey, ocean, restaurant, road trip, salt water taffy, sand, sea, the claridge hotel, the twenties Italian bistro, town, travel, united states, vacation, wine
  • The Colonial Quarter & Castillo de San Marcos | Historic St. Augustine, Florida

    The Colonial Quarter & Castillo de San Marcos | Historic St. Augustine, Florida

    Prior to the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock and before the English colony of Jamestown, there was St. Augustine in Florida. It was founded as a settlement in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles, which makes it the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African American origin in the United States. I had come…

    shezlikethewind

    December 20, 2022
    Jetsetting
    america, archaeology, castillo de san marcos, castle, church, colonial quarter, explore, florida, food, foodie, fort, fountain of youth, history, road trip, spain, spanish, st augustine, travel, united states, vacation
  • Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park | Discovering St. Augustine, Florida

    Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park | Discovering St. Augustine, Florida

    The first time I read about the Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth, I was in grammar school and I was intrigued. As with the many other stories of explorers and interesting places around the country, I wanted to visit historical St. Augustine. It was not until recently when I was…

    shezlikethewind

    December 15, 2022
    Jetsetting, U.S. National Parks
    america, archaeology, colony, educational, explorer, family travel, florida, fort, fountain of youth, garden, history, indians, mineral water, ponce de leon, road trip, spanish, st augustine, travel, united states, vacation
  • Cardiff Bay in Wales | Discovering Great Britain

    Cardiff Bay in Wales |  Discovering Great Britain

    Spending a relaxing day walking through Cardiff Bay was a fun introduction to Wales in Great Britain. We had initially come into Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, to visit the now defunct Dr. Who Experience, which was incredibly entertaining. Besides Dr. Who, we found the bay to be a pleasant way to spend an…

    shezlikethewind

    December 15, 2022
    Jetsetting
    architecture, art, building, cardiff bay, England, europe, explore, family, great britain, history, millennium centre, ocean, photography, pierhead, restaurant, road trip, sea, tourist, travel, United Kingdom, vacation, wales, welsh
  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin | Discovering Ireland

    St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin | Discovering Ireland

    Over my travels and education, I have come to find that cathedrals and churches play a great role in Europe’s architectural, art, cultural, and political history. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin is no exception to that rule. For over 800 years this church has been the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, and today…

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    December 5, 2022
    Jetsetting
    architecture, art, church, culture, dublin, europe, explore, gothic, history, interior, ireland, irish, luxury, memorial, photo, photography, photot, picture, road trip, st. patricks cathedral, statue, travel, vacation
  • Dublin Castle | Discovering Ireland

    Dublin Castle | Discovering Ireland

    Dublin Castle is located in the center of the city, and is considered one of the most important structures of Ireland’s history. It dates back over 800 years when it was built in 1204 as a major defensive work, on the orders of King John of England. After a Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169,…

    shezlikethewind

    December 4, 2022
    Jetsetting
    architecture, art, castle, cathedral, chapel, church, dublin, europe, explore, fortress, gardens, gothic revival, government, history, ireland, irish, luxury, road trip, royal, tourist, travel, vacation
  • Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol | Discovering Ireland

    Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol | Discovering Ireland

    When I toured Kilmainham Gaol, walked its gloomy corridors, and peered into the grim cells through its peep holes, I could feel its sadness within its walls. Although this former Dublin prison is now empty, one could only imagine the anguish it once held; all the men, women, and children (as young as seven) that…

    shezlikethewind

    December 3, 2022
    Jetsetting
    dublin, explore, historic, history, ireland, irish, jail, kilmainham gaol, museum, nationalist, prison, tours, travel, vacation
  • St. Michan’s Mummies | Discovering Dublin, Ireland

    St. Michan’s Mummies | Discovering Dublin, Ireland

    I will admit that the main reason I stopped by St. Michan’s church in Dublin was to visit the below level crypt, and see their mummies. Yes, there are legitimate mummy’s in Dublin and I did get the opportunity to not only see them, but to touch a mummy finger. I have seen a few…

    shezlikethewind

    December 2, 2022
    Jetsetting
    church, creepy, crypt, dublin, europe, explore, graveyard, history, ireland, irish, macabre, mummy, road trip, st. michan's, travel, vacation
  • Eden Camp Modern History Museum | Discovering England

    Eden Camp Modern History Museum | Discovering England

    During my travels I have visited all sorts of museums including Eden Camp Modern History Museum, located in Malton, North Yorkshire, which was unlike other museums that I have been to. This is a family owned property that originated as a WWII prisoner of war camp, and for over 30 years has been a history…

    shezlikethewind

    December 1, 2022
    Jetsetting
    antiques, eden camp, England, english, europe, explore, history, London, military, museum, pow camp, prisoner of war, road trip, travel, world war II, wwII, yorkshire
  • Cliffe Castle Museum and Gallery | Discovering England

    Cliffe Castle Museum and Gallery | Discovering England

    Cliffe Castle located in Keighley, West Yorkshire is a fascinating place to visit; not only for their interesting exhibitions and collections, but for the Victorian Neo-Gothic home that they are housed in. The building and interiors are stunning, and have been through several transformations since it was first built. It is considered a Grade II…

    shezlikethewind

    November 30, 2022
    Jetsetting
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  • Ilkley Toy Museum | Discovering England

    Ilkley Toy Museum | Discovering England

    I have been to many museums during my travels, but none as sweet and cheerful as the Ilkley Toy Museum in West Yorkshire, England. For over two decades this museum has housed a private collection of dolls, teddies, games, toys, and much more. This charming museum contains one of the best toy collections in England,…

    shezlikethewind

    November 29, 2022
    Jetsetting
    antiques, barbie, doll house, dolls, England, english, explore, games, great britain, history, ilkley, ilkley toy museum, miniatures, private collection, retro, road trip, teddy bear, thomas the sad bear, toys, travel, United Kingdom, vacation, yorkshire
  • East Riddlesden Hall – National Trust | Discovering England

    East Riddlesden Hall – National Trust | Discovering England

    Visiting a manor house in England is just another lovely way to spend time learning about this country’s architecture and lifestyle of centuries past. I am all about exploring older homes and locations, seeing the craftmanship of furnishings and decoratives, as well as feeding my curiosity of how other people lived. East Riddlesden Hall, which…

    shezlikethewind

    November 28, 2022
    Jetsetting
    antique, architecture, barn, east riddlesden hall, England, english, europe, explore, farming, furnishings, gardens, ghosts, great britain, haunted, historic, history, keighley, manor house, national trust, road trip, travel, United Kingdom, vacation, yorkshire
  • Skipton’s Medieval Castle | Discovering England

    Skipton’s Medieval Castle | Discovering England

    Skipton Castle located in North Yorkshire is a fine example of an English medieval fortified castle, with over 900 years of history. It was originally built in 1090 by a Norman Baron, Robert de Romile, as a motte and baily type castle, and was later rebuilt in stone to withstand Scottish attacks. Skipton Castle is…

    shezlikethewind

    November 27, 2022
    Jetsetting
    archaeology, architecture, castle, England, europe, explore, fortress, great britain, history, luxury, masonry, medieval, road trip, skipton castle, tourist, travel, United Kingdom, vacation, york
  • Wadi Rum ‘Valley of the Moon’ – Jordan | A UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Wadi Rum ‘Valley of the Moon’ – Jordan | A UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Wadi Rum in Jordan is beautifully referred to as the “Valley of the Moon”. That name came to life for me when I visited this sandstone desert in the Middle East. I had spent the day exploring the sands of Wadi Rum, which led to quietly watching the evening sunset, and finishing off by sleeping…

    shezlikethewind

    November 26, 2022
    Jetsetting, UNESCO
    4×4, adventure, amazing, ancient, arches, bedouin, camel, camping, canyon, desert, explore, jordan, middle east, sunset, truck, UNESCO, valley of the moon, wadi Rum
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