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Secret Midwest Staycation Jewel

by rosemary, May 16, 2011

In this season of graduations, I just enjoyed a wonderful high school reunion weekend in the Midwest. Even with fears of flooding from the Big Muddy, the people here are optimistic, enthusiastic and friendly. They invite you to come and spend time here. So this week, we’ve got some interesting, off the beaten path, Midwest sites to show you just in time for your family summer vacation planning. Within a few hours drive from Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and other Midwest cities lies an interesting town, Columbus, … Continue reading →

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Croatia: the Thrill of Travel

by phyllis, October 11, 2010

I’ve just returned from a trip to Croatia and want to savor the experience, so I’ll be sharing some of my photos and impressions with you this week. We would like you to click on ‘Comments’ at the bottom of this post and tell us your travel stories as well. Croatia is a small country, not even as large as the state of West Virginia. And it is very homogeneous, with close to 90% of its four and one half million people identified as Croatian and Roman Catholic.   Interested … Continue reading →

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The Architecture of Morocco

by phyllis, November 25, 2009

Morocco is shaded with a variety of colors yet cloaked with a blanket of mystery. The country proudly upholds its history, traditions and culture through its ancient monuments. And its charm is reflected in the distinctive and exotic mixture of Spanish, African and Islamic architecture. Enchanting courtyards everywhere are adorned with sprawling gardens. Throughout the mosques, minarets and palaces, you’ll find magnificent doors of engraved wood and bronze. Intricate geometrical patterns, crafted by hand from bright colored mosaics or inlaid mother of pearl, enhance the beauty of these settings. Most … Continue reading →

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