Author: Marie Goff

Part of our gateway to the world inside the dining room of Marie and Eddie Goff, the wall mural shows the Parthenon on a hill and a repllica Venus de Milo statue in the corner.
Life Moments
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Our Gateway to the World – Murals that Tell a Story

“I noticed a blue jay and a rare red-headed woodpecker, my two favorites. They must have come to bid me farewell.” – Eddie Goff. For nineteen years, our home served...

Front of the National Historical Museum in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. The mosaic on the front of the stone structure is called ‘The Albanians.’ The colorful mural depicts warriors and leaders from ancient times to the modern communist era, in the Socialist Realism style.
Abroad
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Sixteen days. Four Countries. One Backpack Full of Memories

Sixteen days. Four countries. One backpack full of memories. Nearly 308,000 steps and an infinite number of memories to last a lifetime. Looking back now, the numbers tell part of...

South Carolina’s Revolutionary Reenactment. A five -person team with one person igniting the cannon. The fire explodes from the cannon; this is called the muzzle blast.
Military Moments
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South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Landscapes Part II: Reenactments and Demonstrations

Cannon fire echoed across the site as we reached South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Reenactments. When Eddie and I stepped into the Carolinas Revolutionary War Weekend, we were immediately transported back...

The Washington Light Infantry reenactors are in formation and saluting the monument at Eutaw Spring Battlefield.
Military Moments
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South Carolina’s Revolutionary Landscapes Part I: Revolutionary War Sites

“We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.”- Major General Nathanael Greene. South Carolina’s Revolutionary Landscapes explores the places where history lives. From battlefields and historic sites to living-history reenactments,...

Penguin at the top of the ridge at Half Moon Island in Antarctica.
Abroad
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The Bracing, Beautiful, Blessings of Antarctica!

How was your trip to Antarctica?   The blessings of Antarctica are many, but this seemingly straightforward question is one of a long list of unanswerables. It is similar to “What...

Girl in Hanfu at the Bell Tower in Xi'an with a Photographer
Abroad
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Ancient Sites of China and Girls in Hanfu for Beautiful Photos

The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Xi’an City Wall and Towers, Tiananmen Square, and the Great Hall of the People are all iconic sites in China. Each is filled...

Flowers strewn along Omaha Beach on the Anniversary of D-Day
Abroad
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Love and Gratitude on the Anniversary of D-Day

‘Vive les Américains!’ Each year on the anniversary of D-Day, people scatter flowers along the Normandy beaches to honor the Troops who landed there on June 6, 1944. This story...

first-time travelers to Dubai
Abroad
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Essential Tips for First-Time Travelers to Dubai; How to Make it a Cherished Experience

Planning a holiday to Dubai for the first time is nothing less than exciting! Visitors to Dubai will find the emirate brimming with innumerable attractions, thrilling activities, and unique experiences....

Machu Picchu
Abroad
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Beautiful Peru! On The Road to Machu Picchu

“Few romances can ever surpass that of the granite citadel on top of the beetling precipices of Machu Picchu, the crown of Inca Land.” – Hiram Bingham, American explorer who...

Origins in a Love Story
Abroad
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Origins in a Love Story: Romantic & Diverse George Town

Cultural Fusion:Traditions blend in harmony,Penang’s rich tapestry.From ancient rites to modern day,Stories live in every way. – Penang Poems: Verses from the Pearl of the Orient George Town’s city center,...