Category Archives: Travel Explorations

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

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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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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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Castles – Nice to Visit, But I Wouldn’t Want to Own One

Like most little girls I dreamed about princesses, castles and palaces.  I watched a girl, Lady Diana, become a real princess on TV and go on to live in a palace.  Then I traveled to Europe for the first time … Continue reading

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Top Ten Romantic Spots in Europe

Whether you are in a new relationship, or keeping the fires burning in an established one, Europe has the destinations guaranteed to up the romance quotient: Paris, France – The ‘City of Light’ becomes the ‘City of Love’ when you … Continue reading

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My Travel Bucket List

Watching the movie The Bucket List with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson got me thinking.  The film, about two terminally ill men who make wish lists of things they want to do before ‘kicking the bucket’ inspired me.  Although I … Continue reading

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