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01 Jun Five tips to make your national park visit better

Posted at 12:38h in Travel prep, Travel Tips, United States by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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Crater Lake mesmerizes. Some consider it the most beautiful body of water on the planet. It’s 1,953 feet deep and holds the world record for...

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Lucerne Switzerland travel Europe covered bridge

26 May Lucerne – A Swiss icon that is sure to please

Posted at 14:15h in City walks, Europe by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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Lucerne, Switzerland will always be one of my favorite European cities. Its core of well-preserved medieval history exists in harmony with modern architecture, business and...

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Hiking vacation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10 May Hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Posted at 13:25h in Hiking, United States by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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We’re fortunate to live just a couple hours drive from the Great Smoky Mountains, site of the most-visited national park in America. Its more than...

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One of our five favorite North Carolina wineries Divine-Llama

10 May Our five favorite North Carolina wineries

Posted at 13:14h in United States by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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My wife and I combine two of our favorite hobbies into one day: hiking and wine tasting. We trek in the morning and explore a...

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Masters golf tournament: Fans pack the Amen corner

09 May A non-golfer’s day at the Masters Golf Tournament

Posted at 20:14h in United States by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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I wish I could golf and score under 100. Or even come close to 100. Maybe more practicing and playing can get me there, but...

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Wooden boatbuilding workshop at the Maine Maritime Museum

08 May A random stop turns into one of our favorite Maine things

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Traveling Highway 1 from Freeport (home of L.L. Bean) to Boothbay Harbor (a remote fishing village turned tourist hot spot), the Wandering Roses stopped in...

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Underwater snorkeling photo tips

02 May Tips for better underwater snorkeling photos

Posted at 16:32h in Caribbean, Water sports by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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After day three of snorkeling the reefs of Bonaire, my wife looked at my computer screen and said, “Honey, what did you do today? Your...

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Biking the Florida Keys by Wandering Rose Travels

19 Apr Bicycling in the Florida Keys – Overseas Heritage Trail

Posted at 15:08h in Biking, United States by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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I love the Florida Keys. I love to bike. So what better way to celebrate my 59th birthday than a bike adventure from Key Largo...

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Hiking Utah's Toadstool Trail

05 Apr Utah’s short weird amazing Toadstools Trail

Posted at 13:14h in Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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Have you ever been surprised, when your jaw literally drops and your eyes figuratively pop out of their sockets? Mine did at the end of...

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Where the locals eat in Key West

30 Mar Where the locals eat in Key West

Posted at 18:26h in United States by Martin Rose 5 Comments
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Even in popular destinations, it’s possible to get away from the crowds and uncover hidden gems where locals and savvy travelers enjoy better food at...

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