Category Archives: America

A few hours in Roanoke, Virginia

Posted on September 23, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Roanoke Pinball Museum, 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 Walking around Market Square early on a Friday evening in summertime, the town seemed so alive. My eyes were drawn to a million and one places, but not one of … Continue reading →

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A weekend in Shenandoah National Park

Posted on September 22, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Mountains stretching as far as the eye can see, really, travel the 109 mile long Skyline Drive and you will certainly get your fix of mountainous views. I saw more butterflies in two days than I have seen all of … Continue reading →

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Great Falls National Park, Virginia

Posted on September 21, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Just a half an hour outside of Washington D.C. is an epic set of rapids in the Potomac River falling over 80 feet in less than a mile dubbed as “The Niagara of the South.” Great Falls National Park [9200 … Continue reading →

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Yayla Bistro, Arlington Virginia

Posted on September 20, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Searching for a lunch quiet, quick, yet memorable spot on the way from George Washington’s Mount Vernon to Great Falls National Park we discovered Yayla Bistro [2201 N Westmoreland St, Arlington, VA 22213], a restaurant serving upscale Mediterranean cuisine. There … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Posted on September 19, 2016 by julieovaltrades

George Washington is one of my favorite men in the history of the world. I love him for shaping this amazing country I live in, but to tell it true I never knew too much about him aside from legend. … Continue reading →

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Footsy Magoo’s, Troy NY

Posted on September 18, 2016 by julieovaltrades

A good bar is hard to find. In so many cities I’ve gone out for a drink and thought, man… If my city had a bar like this I might actually want to hang out in it. Well, writing an … Continue reading →

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Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob, Lake George

Posted on September 17, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I was looking for a light hike near Lake George, as we had a lot of other engagements for the day, Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob [Pilot Knob Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827] was the perfect compromise. This is a … Continue reading →

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Lake George Pinball: Funarama and Funworld Arcades

Posted on September 16, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I’m trying to imagine a time where Lake George Village was dotted with pinball arcades. I’ve always thought I was meant for another generation! If you know where to look, there are still a few machines in Lake George. Plus, … Continue reading →

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French Press Cafe & Creperie, Albany NY

Posted on September 15, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Finally. Finally we had a Saturday morning in. It was strange, it was wonderful, it felt normal. I even suggested we go for brunch locally, like normal people do. We haven’t done that in years (normal for us is strange … Continue reading →

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Noon Mark Diner, Adirondacks NY

Posted on September 14, 2016 by julieovaltrades

After hiking three Adirondack high peaks over 8 hours, it was safe to say we were weary, we were hungry, we were ready to curl up in a ball. We were indecisive. We weren’t sure if we wanted to go … Continue reading →

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