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No Flight Required for This Visit to See Christmas in Poland

Kimberly Yavorski December 14, 2018 museums, port towns
No Flight Required for This Visit to See Christmas in Poland

  Most trips are taken with a particular purpose and destination in mind, but sometimes, an opportunity arises to go off itinerary and you discover a gem (though places that prove to be less interesting can also provide good stories).

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At Fort Delaware, History Comes Alive

Kimberly Yavorski September 12, 2017 Historic Sites
At Fort Delaware, History Comes Alive

Fort Delaware, originally built to protect the cities of Wilmington and Philadelphia, is a Union fortress that once held Confederate prisoners of war. The fort, which dates to 1859, sits on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River and is only

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Northern Outer Banks Offer Relaxation, History and Fun

Kimberly Yavorski July 20, 2017 beach towns
Northern Outer Banks Offer Relaxation, History and Fun

On the northern end of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the town of Corolla is a popular vacation destination and the one-time home of North Carolina’s state horse, the Colonial Spanish Mustang, (for their safety the horses have been moved north

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Slow Down and Enjoy the Many Charms of Savannah Georgia

Kimberly Yavorski July 18, 2017 American cities
Slow Down and Enjoy the Many Charms of Savannah Georgia

The oldest city in the state, Savannah, Georgia boasts a wealth of history and Southern charm. With several museums and art galleries, Revolutionary and Civil War sites, ghost tours, riverfront shopping and dining, one can easily keep busy for several days.

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Education and Music Are Historic Bethlehem Traditions

Kimberly Yavorski June 12, 2017 small towns

The residents of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania take pride in their heritage. In 2016, the city celebrated the 275th anniversary of the signing of the deed to 500 acres that transferred ownership of the land that would become Bethlehem from William Penn

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Lexington, a Charming Virginia Town With a Wealth of History

Kimberly Yavorski June 12, 2017 small towns

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the charming and historic Lexington, Virginia is a friendly town that is proud of its heritage.  Named one of the “Best Small Towns to Visit” in 2013 by Smithsonian Magazine, the

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