Over 1500 English castles have stood the test of time and dot the rolling countryside as a testament to their skilled architecture. Each castle has its own particular offerings, but Leeds Castle is billed as the “Loveliest Castle in the World.” Leeds Castle offers plenty more than just the promise of loveliness to attract tourists, including a tree branch…
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Brazos Bend State Park~Needville Texas
Every bit of Brazos Bend State Park had a little bit of the unexpected. It is unexpected to find such a sprawling country hideaway so near the urban jungle of Houston. The sheer number of activities at the park is unexpected. And of course, any time you encounter a sign that warns of alligators, that is somewhat unnerving. Let me…
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The Ghosts of Thurber Texas
The Mercantile Building~Selling Everything from Cradles to Coffins Ghost towns have a uniquely American flavor that draws you into their mystery and intrigue. As you wander from empty building to empty building, you can't help but have the feeling that you have all the pieces of the story except the storytellers. It's almost as if you have reached the climax…
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My Big, Fat Traveling Family~Tips for Large Family Travel
It's hard to put a definitive parameter around the definition of a large family. Someone once said that a large family is defined as having one more child than you currently have. Maybe so, because right now a family of seven seems huge to me. While I don't really consider our family of six to be supersized, sometimes other people…
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Embrace the Cliche~The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Among serious travelers there is an emphasis upon traveling off the beaten path and delving into unique cultural experiences. ‘Tourist’ is the word that must not be spoken. As a family we certainly enjoy doing things that you wouldn’t necessarily find in the guidebook, but we are “guilty” of embracing our inner tourist from time to time. There are…
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