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Author Archives: Kendra Redman
On the Trail of the Royals in London
As a country which has never had a king, Americans have long been attracted and fascinated by England’s royal family. The City of London is full of attractions and locations related to the royals: Changing of the Guard – One … Continue reading
Posted in History & Traditions
Tagged British monarchs, England, Europe, Europe Vacations, London, royals, royalty, UK
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Colonel Blood and the Case of the Crown Jewels
The Crown Jewels display at the Tower of London contains over 23,000 gems among the crowns, scepters, rings and orbs in the collection. The world’s two largest diamonds, the Cullinan I and Cullinan II are included in the display. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Crown Jewels, England, Europe, Europe Vacations, Tower of London
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The Top Five Movies That Inspired Me to Travel
There are just certain films that when you watch them they make you want to call and book the next flight to that destination. Films that have inspired me to want to travel include: Room with a View –. The … Continue reading
Posted in Travel Explorations
Tagged Austria, Europe, Europe Vacations, Florence, Japan, Paris, Rome, Vienna
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Germany Celebrates 200 Years of Beer Gardens
Have you ever wondered how the German beer garden tradition came about? The dark lager beer so popular in the 1800’s brewed best when it was cold, so the beer sellers in Munich dug their cellars along the banks of … Continue reading
Posted in Taste of Travel
Tagged beer, beer gardens, Europe, Germany, King Ludwig, Munich
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The Famine Ships of Ireland
The 100th anniversary of the Titanic, which was built in Belfast, has been getting a lot of attention lately. However, to me the more interesting story involving Irish ships is the story of the famine ships that left Ireland in … Continue reading
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Tagged Belfast, Europe, Europe Vacations, immigration, Ireland, Potato Famine, Titanic
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The Seven Best Castles in Europe
Part of the reason Americans love to travel to Europe is to see castles. Because the United States never had a royal family, Americans are fascinated with these powerful symbols of royalty. Castles with their immense size, grand architecture, ornate … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, castles, Eilean Donan, England, Europe, Europe Vacations, France, Germany, Neuschwanstein, Portugal, Schönbrunn Palace, Scotland, Versailles, Windsor Castle
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The Story Behind the Mannekin Pis
Anyone who travels to Brussels, Belgium is sure to see one of the more unusual statues in Europe, the Mannekin Pis. Only a five-minute walk from the Grand Place, this tiny statue is to Brussels what the Eiffel Tower is … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgium, Brussels, Europe, Europe Vacations, Mannekin Pis
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Why People Still Love The Sound of Music
When Americans think of Austria, they instantly think of the film, The Sound of Music. Though the film was released over forty years ago, it is as popular as ever. So why has this film about a governess and her … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, Europe, Europe Vacations, Salzburg, The Sound of Music
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Wai – A Traditional Thai Greeting
Thailand has a reputation for some of the friendliest people in the world. As soon as visitors arrive in the country they begin to notice the traditional Thai greeting known as the ‘wai.’ The wai indicates respect through the action … Continue reading
Ten Interesting Facts about the Incas
The Incas created a highway and road system in Peru with over 18,000 miles of roads The Incas had a type of postal system where relay messengers ran across rope bridges to deliver communications to the next team. Messengers lived … Continue reading