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Exploring Shakespeare Cliff and Lonely Bay in New Zealand's Coromandel
The Coromandel peninsula on New Zealand's North Island stands out to me as one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited, with its...

Brooke
Jan 12, 20214 min read


A Brief Glimpse of Helsinki
Some cities are not meant to be seen by cruise ship. Sure, some could argue that Helsinki has just enough to do that a cruise ship visit...

Brooke
Aug 27, 20208 min read


A Stroll Through Paris
There are certain places on earth where the art of the stroll is not only celebrated, but a quintessential facet of life. And in Paris,...

Brooke
Aug 20, 202011 min read


One (Brief) Night in Namur, Belgium
One of my goals when visiting Belgium in 2014 was to see some of the quaint little villages that speckled the countryside. Namur, located...

Brooke
Jan 21, 20203 min read


Wine Tasting and Palace Gawking in Sintra and Colares, Portugal
Ahh, Sintra, we hardly knew ye. And what a shame, too, for what we saw convinced me that we will, at some point in the future, be back....

Brooke
Jan 17, 20204 min read


Boating Around Giethoorn, the Netherlands
Some places feel like they belong in a fairy tale. Giethoorn, located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, is one such location, where...

Brooke
May 21, 20194 min read


Enjoying the Peace and Quiet During a Stay at Moraine Lake Lodge in Banff National Park
There are some places in the world that defy description. That are just so beautiful that pictures, words, blog postings, and all the...

Brooke
Feb 2, 20194 min read


How to Visit the Palace of Versailles Without Actually Visiting It
Well, readers, sometimes the best laid plans go awry. And if you're me, you have to have that built into your travel plans, because no...

Brooke
Feb 2, 20195 min read


Admiring the Flora and Fauna in the Terra Nostra Garden (São Miguel, Azores)
When you find yourself meandering your way across a remote volcanic island in the middle of a vast ocean, taking the time to investigate...

Brooke
Jan 29, 20193 min read


Visit: Te Anau Bird Sanctuary/ Punanga Manu o Te Anau
Sometimes seeing is believing. It's one thing to see an animal on TV or online and feel like you know everything there is to know about...

Brooke
Oct 11, 20185 min read
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