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December 6, 2020March 31, 2023Castles in New England/USA New England Day Trip: Massachusetts

Bancroft Tower: A medieval structure in town?

Was it a main gate of a castle entrance?  or the remnants of a feudal castle? simply a mini castle? or perhaps a protective tower…

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February 10, 2019March 15, 2019New England Day Trip: Massachusetts

New England Day Trip: Gingerbread Houses in Martha’s Vineyard

South of the Cape Cod, it lies Martha’s Vineyard overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The island draws tourist from all over the world during summer time…

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November 19, 2018November 19, 2018New England Day Trip: Rhode Island

New England Day Trip: Old Slater Mill-birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution

  Close to the shores of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island lies the  Old Slater Mill; the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. …

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October 24, 2018October 24, 2018New England Day Trip: Massachusetts

New England Day Trip: Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House

  The Orchard House is the place where one of the most fascinating books was written, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. The book is…

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October 13, 2018December 27, 2019Castles in New England/USA New England Day Trip: New Hampshire

New England Day Trip: Castle in the Clouds

  Castle in the Clouds known as the “Lucknow” is actually a mansion located in a 5,000 acres in Moultonborough, New Hampshire overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee…

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October 5, 2018October 10, 2018New England Day Trip: Rhode Island

New England Day Trip: Who painted the iconic image of George Washington that appears on the US $1 dollar bill?

Gilbert Stuart is known for his portraits of US presidents, the first six, and other notably people like Thomas Jefferson. He painted over 1000 portraits…

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September 21, 2018October 5, 2018Beautiful Bookstores

Beautiful Bookstores in Florida: Books & Books

When we think about places to discover, have fun, enjoy and relax; the last thing that comes to our mind is a bookstore, correct? the…

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September 14, 2018October 5, 2018New England Day Trip: Massachusetts

New England Day Trip: America’s Stonehenge

Everybody knows the famous Stonehenge in the UK, but a few people know about the America’s Stonehenge. This archaeological site about 4000 years old is…

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August 17, 2018October 12, 2018New England Day Trip: Massachusetts

New England Day Trip: Montague, the Book Mill!

Montague, “The Book mill: It’s basically a bookstore found in a charming place….pictures will speak by themselves…It’s a grist mill with waterfalls behind it. The bookstore’…

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