Tagged With: Jan Ross travel writer
Cities Less Traveled – Badhoevedorp, Netherlands
Badhoevedorp is a charming and typical Dutch village in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. Visitors are often confused by the country of Netherlands, and refer to it as Holland, while Holland is actually one of the provinces in this welcoming country. Photo by Emmett Bratt via Trover.com Because Badhoevedorp is only about … Continue reading
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10 Ways to Make Coming Home from a Trip More Pleasant
You drag in your suitcases and other assorted paraphernalia (especially if you have been on a car trip), drop it all in the middle of the floor, and collapse onto the couch. Your trip was amazing in every way but now you are home, and you are exhausted. After several years of travel, here’s what … Continue reading
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Testing Our Limits at Adventures on the Gorge
Considering that West Virginia is one of our closest neighbors, it’s amazing that we haven’t done any sort of traveling there. We just discovered that this has been a huge mistake because Adventures on the Gorge is in West Virginia. And Adventures on the Gorge is amazing. Tom is a huge fan of cabins in … Continue reading
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Go Locally Sourced at The Cookery in Door County, Wisconsin
Beautiful Door County, Wisconsin, located on a peninsula of land which extends into clear and gorgeous Lake Michigan on one side and several lovely bays on the other, has plenty of great dining choices. Locally caught whitefish, along with fried cheese curds, and the delicious local cherries are special favorites and you can find them … Continue reading
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Sample the Delectable Local Fare at Harbor Fish Market and Grille in Door County, Wisconsin
Tucked away in tiny Bailey’s Harbor on the charming and beautiful Door County peninsula is a hidden and undiscovered treasure which you would do well to locate on your next trip. Harbor Fish Market and Grille is a wonderful, gourmet restaurant in a historic building on the main street through town. Featuring a lovely view … Continue reading
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Visiting Lyon, the “Capital of Lights”
Lyon, like many French cities, is beautiful, charming, and historic. But it is truly unique in its location. Situated in east Central France between Paris and Marseilles, this UNESCO World Heritage site is located on a peninsula where two rivers, the Rhone and the Saone converge to the south of the historic city center. Because … Continue reading
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Going to the Dinosaurs with Jurassic Quest
Riding a Tyrannosaurus Rex is a good one to start the day. Especially for a dinosaur loving 9-year old. OK, technically the T-Rex was not alive but this is probably a good thing as you don’t want your face eaten off during a fun outing. When I heard that Jurassic Quest was coming to Lexington, … Continue reading
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Take a Slice of the Big Apple: A Getaway to New York City
New York City in the summer is a great place to vacation but, since it’s a very popular tourist destination, you should consider checking out some of the lesser known attractions. Start by staying in the middle of the quiet neighborhood of Nolita at the charming Nolitan Hotel or other New York hotels. The casually chic, boutique … Continue reading
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A Luxury Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island
When my husband and I recently spent a summer weekend in the charming town of Newport, Rhode Island, our first view of this lovely and historic locale came through a dense, wet fog. As we drove over the bridge onto the island where Newport is located, we could catch glimpses of the harbor, the cobblestone … Continue reading
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Savannah, Georgia: The Hostess City of the South
Savannah, Georgia is called the “Hostess City of the South” for its hospitality, and that hospitality is one of the first things you will notice about this lovely city perched on Georgia’s Atlantic coast. Drawling Southern voices welcome you, and provide your first clue that Savannah is a place where the pace of life slows … Continue reading
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