Tag: historic
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Noshing in NEW YORK CITY- Part 3 | A Food Journal
As a West Coast woman, I love and appreciate many things about the Big Apple. New York City has been America’s melting pot for centuries, not only for its many cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles; but also for its diversity of its tastes and flavors. My parents first came to this country via New York in…
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What I Ate in GEORGIA – Part 3 | A Food Journal
Every time I find myself in the state of Georgia, I know that I will have a magnificent time. Not only for the richness of historical cities and southern culture, but for visiting my family and tasting the local cuisine. Georgia is well known for traditional favorites of Southern cuisine and soul cooking; as well…
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Mission San Francisco Solano – est 1823 | California History
Founded in 1823, Mission San Francisco Solano in northern California is one of twenty-one historic missions that are part of this state’s rich Spanish history. Lining the western coast of California from San Diego to Sonoma, the string of missions of Alta California are a visual timeline and reminders of this state’s growth. This California…
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Carmel Mission Basilica – est 1770 | California History
Founded in 1770, Carmel Mission Basilica in California is one of twenty-one historic missions that are part of this state’s rich Spanish history. Lining the western coast of California from San Diego to Sonoma, the string of missions of Alta California are a visual timeline and reminders of this state’s growth. This California mission system…
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What I Ate in NEW MEXICO | A Food Journal
New Mexico is one of my favorite Southwestern states to road trip through, and I have done it many times in the last twenty years. Main Street America aka Highway 40 goes right though New Mexico, and parts of old Route 66 still exist in this state. The food scene in New Mexico is very…
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Arrow Rock – A National Historic Landmark | Discovering Missouri
In the middle of America there is a time capsule of a town called Arrow Rock, which is located near the Missouri River. This quaint village has a population of just above 60 people and was founded in 1829. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Services in 1963. Arrow Rock…
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Tybee Island Light Station & Museum | Oldest in Georgia
When visiting the easy going island of Tybee, one cannot pass on the chance of visiting the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. I know I could not since I always had a fascination with lighthouses. The Tybee Island lighthouse was a great addition to my visit to Georgia, and I suggest it to anyone…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Historic Centre of Prague – A UNESCO World Heritage Site – Exploring the Czech Republic
The city of Prague has been on the radar of travelers since the fall of communism in the Czech Republic thirty years ago. This city is unlike any other in the world with its unique culture, centuries of history, renowned Czech restaurants, and of course its fairy-tale architecture. I do love Prague, I have been…
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Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
There are so many reasons to love Riga, and every place I visited within the city just added to my “Love List”. The restaurant scene, Bastejklana Park, the Art Nouveau neighborhoods, the markets, the city’s vibe, and its historic centre- just to name a few. ‘Old Town’ in Riga is a charmer, and is the…
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Canterbury Cathedral – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering England
Although I do not have connections to any religious beliefs, I have always admired places of worship of any religion. I have visited numerous cathedrals and churches throughout Europe and the United Kingdom, and have loved them all. The history, energy, and period architecture of different places of worship, will always strike a cord in…
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The Magic of Mont Saint-Michel | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
I believe it would be fair to express that viewing images of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France are stirring and magical. It evokes feelings of wonderment and enchantment, and for some possible moments of breathlessness. Mont Saint-Michel was that for me, from the moment I first saw photos when I was young, until the moment…
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Old Town Kotor – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Exploring Montenegro
Just speaking the name “Montenegro” sounds majestic and magnificent. Visiting the country was even more magnificent than speaking its name. Montenegro quickly became an Adriatic Sea favorite for me after visiting the old towns of Kotor, Perast, and Budva. In a cloistered district within a beautiful bay is the old fortified city of Kotor, that…