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A person reaches up to pick green plums from a tree in a sunlit orchard.
A person reaches up to pick green plums from a tree in a sunlit orchard.

Chelan Valley Farms

October 20, 2024
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CHELAN VALLEY FARMS, CHELAN, WA :: We picked apples (Golden Delicious and Cosmic Crisp), perused the pumpkin patch, admired the beautiful flower garden, sampled delicious cider,...

A scenic gravel path lined with vibrant yellow trees under a bright blue sky.
A scenic gravel path lined with vibrant yellow trees under a bright blue sky.

Beebe Springs Nature Area

October 20, 2024
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BEEBE SPRINGS NATURE AREA, CHELAN, WA :: Just outside of Chelan along the Columbia River are a couple miles of trails great for walking and birding. During the summer, the...

St. Patrick's Cathedral with yellow taxis parked outside, framed by high-rise buildings in New York City.
St. Patrick's Cathedral with yellow taxis parked outside, framed by high-rise buildings in New York City.

Rockefeller Center

October 16, 2024
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ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK, NY :: And we finally wrapped up our fun week in NYC with an evening around Rockefeller Center, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Jimmy...

A bustling street scene in Times Square, New York City, featuring bright digital billboards and costumed performers.
A bustling street scene in Times Square, New York City, featuring bright digital billboards and costumed performers.

Olive Garden Times Square

October 15, 2024
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OLIVE GARDEN, NEW YORK, NY :: One of the best moments of our NYC trip? Dining at the Manhattan Olive Garden overlooking Times Square! We’re proud OG enthusiasts, having...

A serene lake with a white arched bridge and lush trees reflecting in the clear blue water.
A serene lake with a white arched bridge and lush trees reflecting in the clear blue water.

Central Park, New York

October 13, 2024
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CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK, NY :: A morning stroll through Central Park. We were hoping for more autumn colors, but with the perfect streak of sunny and warm weather we’ve...

A row of brownstone buildings with grand front steps and a single street tree in a parkway.
A row of brownstone buildings with grand front steps and a single street tree in a parkway.

Upper West Side

October 11, 2024
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UPPER WEST SIDE, NY :: We loved the more laid back vibe of the Upper West Side. The Arthouse Hotel was our base for five days in a recently updated...

A grand stone archway leading into a historic building with intricate architectural details and a person walking through the passageway. The exterior facade features classical design elements and is a popular subject for urban photography enthusiasts.
A grand stone archway leading into a historic building with intricate architectural details and a person walking through the passageway. The exterior facade features classical design elements and is a popular subject for urban photography enthusiasts.

Only Murders in the Building

October 10, 2024
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THE BELNORD UWS, NEW YORK, NY :: Any other fans of Only Murders in the Building? After our weekend in the Financial District, we transferred to the Upper West Side...

An immersive digital art installation featuring vibrant, glowing pink cherry blossoms and a reflective, magical floor. Visitors lie down to enjoy a surreal, starry atmosphere.
An immersive digital art installation featuring vibrant, glowing pink cherry blossoms and a reflective, magical floor. Visitors lie down to enjoy a surreal, starry atmosphere.

Mercer Labs

October 10, 2024
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MERCER LABS, NEW YORK, NY :: Mercer Labs is a cool gallery of immersive, interactive, trippy, and techy art. Much like the Hopscotch museum we visited in San Antonio, the...

A bustling pedestrian street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, leading to a stunning view of the Manhattan Bridge. Multi-story brick and stone buildings line the street under a clear blue sky.
A bustling pedestrian street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, leading to a stunning view of the Manhattan Bridge. Multi-story brick and stone buildings line the street under a clear blue sky.

DUMBO, Brooklyn

October 9, 2024
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DUMBO, BROOKLYN, NY :: After crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, we enjoyed exploring the DUMBO neighborhood. Of course we checked out Washington Street, one of the most beautiful in...

A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.
A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.

Brooklyn Bridge

October 9, 2024
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BROOKLYN BRIDGE, NEW YORK, NY :: Exploring The Seaport and walking across The Brooklyn Bridge! We loved the hyperrealistic swimmer sculptures by Carol Feuerman and the super...

Two people posing with hands on hips in front of a historic building, one mimicking a nearby statue.
Two people posing with hands on hips in front of a historic building, one mimicking a nearby statue.

Financial District, Manhattan

October 8, 2024
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, NY :: In NYC for a week, working and sightseeing! Stayed at Gild Hall in the Financial District over the weekend and checked out a few...

YMCA Camp Orkila

September 2, 2024
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YMCA CAMP ORKILA, EASTSOUND, WA :: We sent our teenage babies to Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, their first overnight summer camp. They dreaded going all year, but we insisted...

A rugged volcanic landscape features dark lava rocks in the foreground and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
A rugged volcanic landscape features dark lava rocks in the foreground and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Terwilliger Hot Springs

August 28, 2024
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TERWILLIGER HOT SPRINGS, BLUE RIVER, OR :: On the way to Terwilliger Hot Springs from Bend, I enjoyed twisting through the beautiful unburnt areas of the Deschutes and Willamette...

A bird's-eye view of Wizard Island in Crater Lake, showcasing its deep blue water and volcanic caldera landscape.
A bird's-eye view of Wizard Island in Crater Lake, showcasing its deep blue water and volcanic caldera landscape.

Crater Lake National Park

August 27, 2024
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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, OR :: My first time visiting Crater Lake National Park, and I was blown away! Sure, it’s a lake in a volcano, but I was not...

A person standing on dry, cracked earth with a close-up view of the textured soil.
A person standing on dry, cracked earth with a close-up view of the textured soil.

Alvord Hot Springs

August 26, 2024
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ALVORD HOT SPRINGS, FIELDS, OR :: Alvord Desert is a very large dry lake bed – about eight miles wide and 70 miles long! It’s where Jessi Combs tragically died...

A serene river winding through a rugged landscape with tall cliffs and vibrant greenery.
A serene river winding through a rugged landscape with tall cliffs and vibrant greenery.

Owyhee River Wilderness

August 25, 2024
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OWYHEE RIVER WILDERNESS, OWYHEE, ID :: After a weekend in Bend, I drove over to a place that sounds like Hawaii, but is spelled Owyhee. Millions of people have been...

A classic green double-decker bus parked on a cobblestone street next to a wooden building, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A classic green double-decker bus parked on a cobblestone street next to a wooden building, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

Bend

August 24, 2024
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BEND, OR :: Bend: Bantering and bonding with bosom buddies in breweries, Blockbuster, and boutiques with boardgames, bikes, books, burritos, and birria amongst all the bougie...

A bright view of an old, ivy-covered stone building with a courtyard, stone wall, greenery, and modern furniture. People relax in the sun under a red patio umbrella on a clear blue day.
A bright view of an old, ivy-covered stone building with a courtyard, stone wall, greenery, and modern furniture. People relax in the sun under a red patio umbrella on a clear blue day.

The Castle Museum

August 24, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: Our final day was spent at our castle-hotel exploring the onsite tower museum and enjoying their delicious made-from-scratch...

A person sits on a rusted armchair sculpture outside a building. The background features glass panels and pavement.
A person sits on a rusted armchair sculpture outside a building. The background features glass panels and pavement.

Gutenberg-Museum Mainz

August 23, 2024
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GUTENBERG-MUSEUM MAINZ, MAINZ, GERMANY :: Gutenberg’s movable-type printing press is arguably one of mankind’s greatest inventions, credited with bringing about The...

A historic European market square features cobblestone paths, outdoor food stalls, and towering trees. The vibrant scene captures local commerce and community life.
A historic European market square features cobblestone paths, outdoor food stalls, and towering trees. The vibrant scene captures local commerce and community life.

Mainz, Germany

August 22, 2024
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MAINZ, GERMANY :: We checked out market day in Mainz. It was about an hour away from our castle-hotel, and the largest city we visited during our three weeks in...

A small, white chapel nestled in a forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight on the ground.
A small, white chapel nestled in a forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight on the ground.

Secret Garden at the Castle

August 21, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: A secret garden surrounded our castle-hotel. It’s so secret, we only discovered the entrance on our third visit! Using...

A family walks a cobblestone lane surrounded by charming half-timbered houses with hanging flowers. They stand near a decorative sign for a sausage shop.
A family walks a cobblestone lane surrounded by charming half-timbered houses with hanging flowers. They stand near a decorative sign for a sausage shop.

Drosselgasse Rüdesheim

August 20, 2024
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DROSSELGASSE RÜDESHEIM, RÜDESHEIM AM RHEIN, GERMANY :: Rüdesheim is one of the top wine producing regions in Germany, and it also includes a famous alleyway called...

Two blue German directional signs in front of Neuschwanstein Castle on a sunny day.
Two blue German directional signs in front of Neuschwanstein Castle on a sunny day.

Burghotel “Auf Schönburg”

August 19, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: We have returned for a third time to our favorite castle overlooking the Rhine, Schloss Schönburg in Oberwesel. The town...

A visitor enjoys the Whillmore Express coaster at a magical theme park attraction.
A visitor enjoys the Whillmore Express coaster at a magical theme park attraction.

Europa-Park

August 18, 2024
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EUROPA-PARK, RUST, GERMANY :: We love Europa-Park! It’s Germany’s largest theme park, and the most visited seasonal theme park in the world. No one beats...

Visitors enjoying warm waters in a hot spring surrounded by an illuminated ice-like cave interior, featuring textured walls and colorful lighting.
Visitors enjoying warm waters in a hot spring surrounded by an illuminated ice-like cave interior, featuring textured walls and colorful lighting.

Rulantica

August 18, 2024
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RULANTICA, RUST, GERMANY :: We enjoyed two days at the Rulantica water park! With over 50 slides and attractions spread over the area of six football fields, indoors and out,...

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