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  • Visiting The Hemingway House-Key West

    Visiting The Hemingway House-Key West

    Tour guide Rob leads the group through the beautifully preserved Hemingway House. He is doing a great job balancing stories and facts, working to give each tourist the information they desire. Some are here for the architecture. Some are literature nerds, and some are here for the cats. I am here for all three.Nestled among…

  • Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park-Wisconsin

    Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park-Wisconsin

    I have been a fan of books, for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I especially cherished stories about spirited, independent girls, who strove to be themselves. These stories shaped me and allowed me to develop a kinship with the characters. One of the characters I loved, was Caddie Woodlawn. I could…

  • Free (or almost free) Activities in New York City

    Free (or almost free) Activities in New York City

    If you have visited New York City, or researched a trip, you know that the Big Apple can be expensive. From overpriced play tickets, to the $40.00 entrance fee to catch a view at the Top of the Rock, New York City can quickly empty your wallet, but there are free activities to keep your…

  • Staying at Oasi-Caye Caulker

    Staying at Oasi-Caye Caulker

    When it comes to accommodations, we can go either way. For short trips and trips where we are crazy busy running around, a clean, safe place to fall into bed is all that is really needed. For a more relaxed trip where we know we will be spending a decent amount of time at our…