Places to Visit

The Washington Light Infantry reenactors are in formation and saluting the monument at Eutaw Spring Battlefield.
Military Moments
| Marie Goff

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,...

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Penguin at the top of the ridge at Half Moon Island in Antarctica.
Abroad
| Marie Goff

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...

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Girl in Hanfu at the Bell Tower in Xi'an with a Photographer
Abroad
| Marie Goff

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...

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Flowers strewn along Omaha Beach on the Anniversary of D-Day
Abroad
| Marie Goff

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...

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first-time travelers to Dubai
Abroad
| Marie Goff

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....

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Machu Picchu
Abroad
| Marie Goff

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...

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Origins in a Love Story
Abroad
| Marie Goff

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,...

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Abroad
| Marie Goff

Exquisite and Exotic; Fall in Love With Thailand

Our first view of the magnificent Wat Arun Temple marked our arrival in Thailand. As we explored the city, we marveled at its astonishing sights. Traveling as a small group...

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Buddha Dordenma
Abroad
| Marie Goff

A Love For Tradition: What Makes Bhutan So Happy

“Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product.” – Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 4th King of Bhutan. High in the hills, what we would call mountains, we traveled to...

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Topguides Safari
Abroad
| Marie Goff

Love of the Wild in Tanzania

I settled into bed in a luxurious tent and listened to the night sounds: a hyena whooped, and a lion grunted in low huffs. My love of the wild took...

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