In July 2018 I took a trip to New Orleans as part of an international education conference. My time to explore New Orleans was limited, but I tried to make the best of my compacted free time to discover a … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Travel
Hershey, Pennsylvania
I had originally introduced Hershey, PA in my post about Northeastern Pennsylvania amusement parks. This post will go into more detail about Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate World, the Hershey Hotel and the Hershey Lodge. Hersheypark Hersheypark was originally created by Milton … Continue reading
Kalahari Resort
Kalahari Resort is a vacation destination in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It includes meeting and conference facilities, along with a hotel, spa, multiple restaurants, an arcade, and the largest indoor waterpark in the United States. The décor has an … Continue reading
Disney Cruise 2018: The Bahamas
Sometimes it’s hard to plan travel in advance, so when I noticed a short block of time available to both my husband and me, we decided to book a cruise. We chose to go on a cruise because it was … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Amusement Parks
I love rides! I love roller coasters! I love anything that goes fast! You get the idea… In this post I will talk about my three most visited amusement parks: Hersheypark, Dorney Park, and Knoebels. All three have unique features … Continue reading
Nantucket
The Wampanoag people originally inhabited Nantucket, and they lived on the island undisturbed until 1641 when the British arrived. The island’s land was originally deeded to Thomas Mayhew and his sons, before then being divided among 31 original owners. Many … Continue reading
Pont du Gard
One of my favorite places to visit while leading tours through France was the Pont du Gard. No matter how many times I visit this remarkable landmark, I am awestruck by its engineering, its design and its functionality. The Pont … Continue reading
Antalya, Turkey
Antalya is Turkey’s largest seaside city, located on the Anatolian coast (also known as the Turquoise Coast). It was first settled in 200 BC by the Attalid dynasty, which soon came under the rule of Rome. The area has been … Continue reading
Cape Cod
Cape Cod brings visions of sandy beaches, lighthouses and quaint New England villages. Its history dates back to the explorations of Giovanni da Verrazano who sailed here in 1524. However, it was Bartholomew Gosnold who in 1609 gave the geographic … Continue reading
Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard is an island just south of Cape Cod. It is only accessible via air or boat, and is known as an affluent summer colony with many people owning second homes on the island. The island was originally inhabited … Continue reading
