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Statues Around the World Have Started Talking

by Cindy | Sep 10, 2018

It’s true; there are talking statues. In dozens of parks all around the world, statues have started sharing their stories if you know how. Have you ever walked by a statue and wondered who they were, what they did or why a statue was created? Now, some statues can...

Our Bradbury Mountain State Park Camping Experience in Maine

by Cindy | Aug 13, 2018

Bradbury Mountain State Park campground was a great location to spend a couple of days in Maine. We randomly selected this location from the dozen Maine state parks and we could not have been happier. The park covers 730 acres and if you hike to the summit of the...

New Observation Deck with Panoramic Views of Washington DC

by Cindy | Jul 22, 2018

Perched atop the highest public point in the Washington, DC area, there is a new way to see Washington, DC – a sparkling new public Observation Deck on top of the CEB Tower. Floor to ceiling glass all the way around, provides panoramic views in every direction,...

Luray Caverns Geologically Amazing

by Cindy | Jul 17, 2018

Wow is a good word that comes to mind when you visit Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia. Millions of years in the making the caverns are full of astounding geologic formations to see. Some of the cave ceilings are over 10 stories tall. The formations are in various...

RuMe Garment Travel Organizer Review

by Cindy | Jun 27, 2018

GTO! The RuMe Garment Travel Organizer Packing cubes and garment bag all rolled into one. Lightweight, washable and easy to use. Do you feel organized when you travel? Can you find what you are going to wear easily? Packing cubes are a great way to organize your...

43 Counties to Visit that Speak English

by Cindy | Jun 12, 2018

Are you excited to take your first international trip? But do you worry about not being able to communicate with the locals? Here is a list of the top 43 countries, and a couple of extras at the end, that you may want to visit first. These are countries, starting with...

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Tom and Cindy

Twenty-five countries and counting. Tom is a professional photographer and Cindy is a freelance writer and organizes how they will get to their next location. They both delight in writing and hope you will savor their ramblings about travel, tips and fantastic places to visit.