Author: Marie Goff

Abroad
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A One-of-a-Kind Hospital for Prized Pets

Nowadays, drones and GoPro cameras give us aerial views of the globe. But long before that, birds of prey combed miles of desert in search of food for the nomadic...

Ajijic, Mexico
Abroad
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A New Beginning in Ajijic, Mexico

The last few weeks have been hectic for Diana! She sold her cherished horse, her beautiful home, and most of her belongings, leaving only what she could fit in her...

Surfers at sunrise over Diamond Head
United States
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Exploring Oahu: History and Natural Wonders

Exploring Oahu, we found the verdant Ko’olau mountain range hanging as billowing curtains shrouded in mist. The verdant mountain ranges presented an ethereal image on an overcast day. On the...

Hobcaw barony expansive veranda with three people sitting in the rocking chairs.
South Carolina
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Hobcaw Barony – A South Carolina Story

The veranda at Hobcaw House offers wide views of the live oaks and Winyah Bay. Sitting in rocking chairs on the porch, the scene is still reminiscent of Belle Baruch’s...

Elk grazing in the Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains
Alternative Travel
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Exploring the Hidden Gems Near Maggie Valley

As evening fell, the air grew cool, overcast, and damp from recent rain. Autumn’s vibrant colors had faded, and leaves drifted down, swirling around the nearly leafless trees. Inside, seven...

Abroad
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Discover Cotopaxi, Ecuador: Wild Horses, Volcanoes and Rose Farms

Cotopaxi, Ecuador, where wispy morning clouds parted to reveal the white-capped peak of the Volcano. Wild horses grazed among colorful wildflowers on the grasslands below. The wild and windy morning...

Shepards are with their camel in the Wadi Rum in Jordan. The camel is resting on the ground.
Abroad
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Learning Photography with the Professionals – Expedition to Jordan

The most dramatic scene on the expedition to Jordan occurred at the ancient city of Petra. My heartbeat quickened, and I held my breath as we reached the last turn....

Roman aqueduct arches spanning over a plaza with people walking and sitting at outdoor cafes
Abroad
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Exploring Segovia: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Exploring Segovia, Spain, we found layers of history and incredible food. What do an ancient (1 AD) Roman aqueduct, a 12th-century fortress, a 16th-century cathedral, and Cochinillo (suckling pig) have...

Arco de Cuchilleros illuminated at dusk with people walking and dining nearby
Abroad
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Unforgetable Evening in Madrid’s Historic City Center

We reached the Arco de Cuchilleros at dusk for an unforgettable evening in Madrid’s historic city center. The Arch of the Cutlers is arguably the most famous of the ten...

The Charm of Ybor city on the red brick street with the Columbia Restaurant sign and a yellow streetcar on the track
United States
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Discover the Charm of Ybor City: Cigar Culture and History

“Viva Ybor; Have a Tampa.” was the large colorful sign on the red brick building. The sign was our first clue to Tampa’s cigar heritage and to the charm of...