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Vermilionville-Lafayette
Our tour of Vermilionville, in Lafayette, Louisiana, ends with a cat. A snoozy, friendly cat, who elicitsdelighted photo snaps. But this is the ending, First, the beginning.Upon arrival to Vermilionville, our group is introduced to tour guide, Kevin.Kevin leads us through Vermilionville, a living history village museum. The purpose is to preserveLouisiana history and the…
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Eating in Williamsburg, Virginia-Part 2
Continued from Part 1…… Amber Ox I’ll admit we visit Amber Ox, due to location convenience, but as soon as we are handed menus, my heart fills with joy. The restaurant can be described as clever, comfort, tapas. We want everything. How often do you see a drop biscuit board? It’s a must order, with…
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Williamsburg-Things to Sip
Historic sites and a famous theme park. These are the things Williamsburg, Virginia, is known for, so it’s a delightful surprise that the area offers plenty of places to sit and sip. Colum 15 But first, coffee. Though I’m not sure any destination will compare to the splendidness of Cape Town, coffee culture, I am…
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Kings Dominion-Williamsburg Day Trip
When people think Williamsburg, Virginia, theme parks, Busch Gardens is the place to be, but at little over an hour away, Kings Dominion, in Doswell, Virginia, is an often-overlooked option, on a Williamsburg itinerary. I looked forward to visiting Busch Gardens, but it’s a park I’ve been to several times. Including my high school senior…
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I FINALLY Visit Colonial Williamsburg
The little girl gazes, transfixed, as the Colonial Williamsburg commercial appears on the tv. Men in three corner hats beat drums, a woman in cap and ample skirts spins wool, and the boy, the boy chasing that hoop down the lane with all the joy of Christmas morning. Oh that her history loving heart could…
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We Eat A Lot of Williamsburg Ice Cream-Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia, has an unending quest to teach visitors history. I remember being extra excited at Mount Rushmore, because I got to taste vanilla ice cream made from the original recipe Thomas Jefferson brought back from Europe. With this ice cream history knowledge, I should have known there wouldn’t be any old-timey inspired Williamsburg Ice…
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Music City Bites and Sites Walking Food Tour-Nashville
Our main reason for visiting Nashville, Tennessee, celebrate our favorite YouTube travel vloggers Kara and Nate’s triumph in visiting 100 countries. Since watching Kara and Nate ignited our fire for food tours, we couldn’t pass up taking a Nashville food tour in their home city. Appetites at the ready, bodies bundled against the frigid, January…