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Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa

The Panorama Route is the perfect detour for your drive between Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, creating a memorable South African roadtrip instead of a tedious haul. Sublime views of unique landscapes and so many massive waterfalls make this a … Continue reading

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Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Safari is the trip of a lifetime for a nature lover, and South Africa’s Kruger National Park was everything I could dream of and more. Driving around is surreal, you feel like you’re in a nature documentary watching lions chase … Continue reading

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An Afternoon in Naples, NY

Monica’s Pies, 7599 NY-21, Naples, NY 14512 I really love pie so when I found out there was a type of pie I had yet to try, I was disappointed in myself. I thought I’ve tried all the pies. I … Continue reading

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Jell-O Gallery Museum, Le Roy New York

There’s always room for Jell-O…roadside attractions on your itinerary. Am I right? This is the kitschy kind of stuff my dreams are made of. Did you know that Jell-O was first created in New York in 1897? A visit to … Continue reading

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Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Western New York

We definitely did not plan on going here over the weekend getaway, but I overlooked a tiny detail of our next destination. It didn’t open until 1pm on Sundays, so we would have had to kick around doing nothing for … Continue reading

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Stony Brook State Park, Dansville NY

Early on a summer Sunday morning the grounds were sleepy as could be. Stony Brook State Park [10820 New York 36, Dansville, NY 14437] is pretty far from any serious civilization and a bit overshadowed by nearby Letchworth State Park. … Continue reading

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An Afternoon in Skaneateles, NY

Lockwood Lavender Farm, 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152-9618 There is just something about the scent of lavender, calming, floral, zen. Mix with the lovely Finger Lakes and you have yourself a magical situation. Visiting after the harvest meant … Continue reading

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Exploring Westerly and Charlestown, RI

My parents vacation on the southwestern portion of Rhode Island right along the border of Connecticut every summer. This year while I was road tripping along the coast I decided to stop and see what it’s all about, checking out … Continue reading

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Green Animals Topiary Garden, Newport RI

A few summers back I had a quick visit to Newport Rhode Island, a bit too quick! While I was able to do the infamous Cliff Walk, I didn’t have time to tour any of the mansions. Well, my life … Continue reading

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An afternoon in Kittery, Maine

Just a hop, skip, and a jump over state lines from Portsmouth, NH is Kittery, ME. Seriously, the two towns are only 2 miles from one another, 10 minutes away. I thought it would be a shame not to double … Continue reading

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