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Archive for November, 2008

Paris, France

November 26th, 2008 – 8:48 am Posted by Louise
Tagged as: Europe, France

I’ve traveled to France twice in my life. The first time was when I was too little to remember. The second time was over five years ago, but it left some lasting impressions and I feel like I’m overdue for another visit.
Luckily for my family and I, we have friends in France who live just [...]

Top 4 Adventure Towns in the World

November 25th, 2008 – 9:05 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Canada, Mexico, Outdoors, USA

There is nothing like traveling to remote and exotic destinations to experience thrilling and unforgettable adventures. For people who have had their fill of traveling to popular tourist destinations complete with guided tours and five-star accommodations, adventure travel might be the right kind of travel to rejuvenate their sense of wonder. We have compiled a [...]

Some of the Top Places to Go in 2008

November 20th, 2008 – 9:47 am Posted by Bea

Now here is an interesting list. Originating from ShermansTravel, the following is a list of a few of the top 10 places to go before this year is over! Granted, you probably will not be able to make it to these places, but nevertheless, here they are. Perhaps you could visit these places next year [...]

The Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover, DE

November 19th, 2008 – 9:53 am Posted by Tk
Tagged as: Museums, USA

For those readers who regularly read the GLR, you know that we frequently take our kids to art museums (here is a past trip).  On a recent trip to the eastern shore of the Chesapeake area, I did a search and found a gem of a little art museum, The Biggs Museum of American Art [...]

Unforgettable Argentina

November 18th, 2008 – 9:56 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: South America

The mere mention of Argentina always conjures up pictures of passionate men and women, rich culture, and yes, even Eva Peron. The country’s reputation is certainly well-deserved, but it is important for a tourist to look beyond the obvious and see what Argentine really has to offer. This travel guide will let you explore the [...]

Alcatraz Island

November 13th, 2008 – 9:50 am Posted by Jaclyn Abergas
Tagged as: History, USA

When people come to San Francisco, they think of the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf and a lot of other sights in the city. This list also includes one of America’s most famous federal prison: Alcatraz.

American Visionary Art Museum - Baltimore, Maryland

November 12th, 2008 – 11:16 am Posted by Tk
Tagged as: Museums, USA

My family loves going to art museums.  That may not make us a “normal” American family, but it does mean that we like to experience different things and I see that as an amazingly healthy way to raise children.
So on a free weekday afternoon in Baltimore, two of my four kids and I went [...]

The Outer Banks, NC, Invite You to Trot Along

November 11th, 2008 – 10:00 am Posted by Joe Lawrence

The Outer Banks, NC, is a series of island cities famous for many reasons.  People flock there to relax on the clean beaches, to visit beautiful lighthouses, to see where the Wright brothers first took flight and everything else imaginable.  You can even drive on the beach alongside wild horses!
My family decided to get away [...]