Behind the thick, limestone walls of the Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar lies a stunning visual escape from the staggering heat and dusty winds of the island of Malta.
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Huntington Beach State Park’s Atalaya
Atalaya at Huntington Beach State Park, SC: Archer and Anna Huntington’s Castle by the Sea When I first laid eyes on Atalaya, it struck me as incongruent with everything I thought ... Read more
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Visiting an Ancient Settlement in Turkey Before it is Gone
The Glamour Granny travels to Hasankeyf, one of Turkey’s most ancient historical sites, before it is gone for good. I firmly believe in this: If you are meant to visit ... Read more
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Native American Culture In The Four Corners Area
Native American culture comes alive in the Four Corners region of the United States
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Little Italy in the Bronx: Magical Realism, Historical Fiction and Food
You can have your great debates over what little Italy is the best little Italy (I've been to many, and they are ALL wonderful!) You can have your fist fights over New York versus New Haven pizza (I have loyalties here, so I can't comment). Only, there's one Little Italy…
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Visiting Charleston, SC: History, Cooking, Walks and More
What to do when your time is short (or even if it is not) for visiting Charleston, SC, one of America’s most historic cities Sometimes when visiting a new city for ... Read more
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Philadelphia: More than just the Liberty Bell for the Travel Belle
Travel Belle Jessica Orquina first visited Philadelphia as a tot, but she recently returned to view the Birthplace of America through adult eyes. I was five when I first saw ... Read more
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Iris Origo & Tales Of 20th Century Tuscany
A woman who lived under the Tuscan sun in the early 1900s The villa and beautiful gardens at La Foce in Tuscany. An Italian nobleman for a husband. The stuff ... Read more
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Camino De Santiago (200 KM Of Hiking In 10 Days) Solo Women’s Travel
When long-distance hiking gets personal, but not in the way you thought it would be The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of Saint James, is an ancient pilgrimage route ... Read more