Travel
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Florida Aquarium: The Most Complete Guide to an Educational Experience
The Florida Aquarium is a spectacular educational attraction for children and adults of all ages! The exhibits, shows, special experiences, and outdoor play area, provide exciting options to keep everyone entertained. The Florida Aquarium showcases many species of flora and fauna. Aquariums are a great way to cozy up to some of the cool creatures…
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The Thermal Waters of Saturnia Hot Springs in Tuscany
Saturnia received its name from the Roman god Saturn. According to a legend he sent a thunderbolt to earth, creating a magic spring of sulfurous water to stop humans from fighting and having wars. The Etruscans and Romans used the water for its healing powers. Saturnia is a spa town in Tuscany, in the province of…
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90 Miles and a World Away · Day 4 – Centro Habana
I awoke in my bed to the familiar humming of my room air-conditioner. What time is it? There was not a clock in my room and our cell phones slept in la Mochila. Who else is awake? What are we going to do with our day? It was a leisurely morning for all of us….
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The Amazing Geographical Wonder of Zlatni Rat Beach
This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission for purchases at no additional cost to you. Dubbed one of the most spectacular beaches in the world by the New York Times, National Geographic, and Insider Travel is Zlatni Rat Beach or Golden Horn Beach in Croatia. Located along the Adriatic Sea on the…
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90 Miles and a World Away · Day 3 – Viñales
Early morning wakeup call! We were chomping at the bit for our road trip to Viñales. The four of us walked to Mimita’s home where we were once again greeted with café. Today Mimita would stay home to care for her mother and Luis would drive and accompany us on our first road trip in…
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90 Miles and a World Away · Day 2 – Havana
DAY 2 We arrived to Cuba as a party of four…but we felt like a party of five as we carried a backpack with us always. The backpack became known as la Mochila and Mimita affectionately nicknamed it “la 70 kilo mochila”. Each morning I packed la Mochila for the day ahead. Cuba is a…
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A Ride on the Dubrovnik Cable Car
Dubrovnik is known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. This city, in southern Croatia, sits on a hill along the Adriatic Sea. The best vantage point of the city is from the top of Mount Srd. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Dubrovnik Old Town, Elaphiti Islands, and the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea….
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90 Miles and a World Away · Day 1 · Havana
For 50 years I eagerly listened to stories about Cuba from my parents, family, family friends, and even strangers. With the passing of my Papi and my Mami I began to long for the connection we shared with our birth-land. After months of planning, myself along with my two daughters and a close friend traveled…
