Category: Destinations
Visiting the Historic Harpers Ferry – Things to Do & Travel Guide
I live so close to Harpers Ferry and had heard so much about it from friends. But for some reason, I hadn’t been until during the pandemic. However, I was so pleasantly surprised to visit and see this centuries-old town for myself.
A History of Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry has a fairly straightforward history. The land belonged to a man named Robert Harper in 1750, and in 1761 he established a ferry to bring passengers into the Shenandoah Valley and farther west – thus the name Harpers Ferry. (the lack of an apostrophe was intentional) Being right at the … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, June 3, 2022 in DestinationsTags: harpers ferry, north america, united states, west virginia
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Exploring the Small Town of Sibenik, Croatia: Things to Do & Travel Guide
On my way from Split to Zadar, I opted to make a few stops at different towns to see the most of Croatia. One town I’d heard good things about was Sibenik, a little bayside town with a lot of charm. It’s a bit of a hidden gem but easily accessible, so I stopped in little Sibenik for a few hours. It was incredibly gorgeous and one of my favourite stops in Croatia.
The History of Sibenik
Sibenik (chi-ben-ick) has an unusual history for Croatia since it was founded by the Croats. It’s first mentioned in 1066 and was made … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022 in DestinationsTags: croatia, europe, sibenik
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Exploring and Whale Watching in Provincetown, MA
I first saw Provincetown on Twitter and it was recommended a few more times. There are many small towns in Massachusetts’ famous Cape Cod but Provincetown looked like a good bet for a place to spend the day. I was so right – Provincetown is absolutely adorable!
Provincetown History
Provincetown today is located at the end tip of the Cape Cod spiral. The area of Provincetown had been inhabited by the local Wampanoags and Nausets for millennia before the pilgrims from Europe arrived. The famous pilgrims first arrived in Provincetown before continuing onto Plymouth – another great stop (post coming … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 in DestinationsTags: massachusetts, north america, provincetown, united states
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A Day Trip to Scenic Montenegro: Perast & Kotor
Admittedly, I sometimes like visiting countries for the sake of it, and I opted to take a day trip down to Montenegro (Kotor and Perast) when I was in Dubrovnik. It was beyond my expectations and so worth a trip. Kotor actually ended up being one of the highlights of my vacation and both places are on my list of favorite towns in Europe!
So without further adieu, here’s a wrap-up of Perast and Kotor in Montenegro.
Perast, Montenegro
A little bit of history: Perast’s most notable history is a lot more recent than some surrounding areas. It became … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, May 13, 2022 in DestinationsTags: europe, kotor, montenegro, perast
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The Site of a Murder? Exploring Rough Point in Newport, RI
I love, love, love Newport. On our last trip, we got to visit one of the mansions there, Rough Point. Rough Point was the home of Doris Duke, an incredibly wealthy heiress and socialite during the mid-20th century. You may know her more famous home, Shangri-La in Hawaii. We came in expecting a beautiful home but there was a little surprise in store for us.
Exploring Rough Point Mansion
Rough Point is owned by the Newport Restoration Foundation rather than the Newport Mansions, but it’s still a mansion in Newport. It was built by the Vanderbilts in 1892 as a … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, May 6, 2022 in DestinationsTags: newport, north america, rhode island, united states
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Exploring Madrid, the Heart of Spain: Things to Do & Travel Guide
I have to be honest: Madrid was not at the top of my bucket list. Even though the museums were a huge draw to the city, I felt I wouldn’t like it as Madrid’s a lot “newer” than other cities. But in the wake of the pandemic, I found a cheap flight and decided to take the trip. Now Madrid’s actually one of my favourite cities!
A Brief History of Madrid
Madrid started as an Islamic city in the 9th century, though it of course fell under Christian rule. It remained a relatively sleepy town until 1561, when King Philip … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, April 29, 2022 in DestinationsTags: europe, madrid, spain
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10 Cute New England Towns on the Coast (Perfect for a Road Trip)
New England towns are some of my favorite places to explore in the United States. While their winters are cold, their summers are (generally) a nice escape from the extreme heat of the south. Combined with the historic charm and natural beauty of New England, it makes an amazing road trip.
Here are ten of my favourite places we got to visit when we were visiting up and down New England’s coast, many of which are great places to go to the beach!
Kennebunkport, ME
Kennebunkport has a colonial history dating back to the 17th century and has been a … Continue reading
Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2022 in DestinationsTags: connecticut, kennebunkport, maine, massachussetts, mystic, new england, new hampshire, newport, north america, ogunquit, plymouth, portland, portsmouth, provincetown, rhode island, rockport, salem, united states
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Exploring the Dragon City of Ljubljana: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Ljubljana is one of Europe’s smallest capitals but a gem of a fairytale city. During my trip to Croatia, I was eager to see more and decided on a day trip to Slovenia. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my time, but I have a different take on the city: it deserves more than a day. A lot of people say it’s so small, you can see it in a day, there’s not a lot to do there, etc. A day is “enough” but I wish I’d stayed longer. Read on to learn why.
Ljubljana’s History
Ljubljana dates … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, April 8, 2022 in DestinationsTags: europe, ljubljana, slovenia
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Exploring Zadar, Croatia’s Oldest City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Even though it’s on Croatia’s coast, the city of Zadar is sometimes overlooked for other cities like Split and Dubrovnik. However it was actually one of my favourite places on the Adriatic Sea. This city is so filled with relics of its centuries-old past and lively present.
The History of Zadar
Zadar is said to be the oldest settlement in Croatia, dating back to the 9th century BCE. It turned from a Roman establishment to a medieval Croatian town and was actually sold to the Venetian Empire in 1409. Since the Venetians came in and redid a lot of the … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2022 in DestinationsTags: croatia, europe, zadar
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The Walled City of Dubrovnik: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most visited city, largely because of its filming locations for Game of Thrones. But beyond that, the city is absolutely beautiful and a unique, well-preserved part of Dalmatia’s history. I absolutely had to visit this gem and see Croatia’s hottest destination for myself, and it was amazing.
(Note that I’m not a Game of Thrones fan so I didn’t do anything from that fandom.)
The History of Dubrovnik
What makes Dubrovnik so special in its history is that it was actually its own Republic for hundreds of years. Only relatively recently did it become a part … Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in DestinationsTags: croatia, dalmatia, dubrovnik, europe
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