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Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa

Posted on December 3, 2019 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on November 20, 2019 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on September 5, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on September 4, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on September 3, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on September 2, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on September 1, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on August 25, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on August 24, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on August 21, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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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