Monthly Archives: August 2013

From cornfields to festivals, Midwest small towns have something special

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We just returned from a one week stay in Hume, a very small town in east/central Illinois, about a three-hour drive south of Chicago.  Tim grew up in this area and still has family living there.  Our journey was primarily … Continue reading →

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BULGARIA – Three Museums and Rila Monastery (UNESCO site)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

After three days on our own, and a move to a new hotel, we finally joined up with the Gate 1 tour group.  Our new temporary residence is the Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia.  This 5 star hotel has a lovely … Continue reading →

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BULGARIA – In Sofia, it’s all about walking tours and the architecture

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

In September, 2011 we set off for a two-week excursion to explore the Balkans.  When we travel we are open to doing it on our own with little preplanned, or booking a tour, or a combination of the two.  In this case … Continue reading →

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CUBA – Varadero Beach and Medical Clinic

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

After spending a week in and around Havana, we traveled about 75 miles east to Varadero Beach.  Varadero is a resort town in the province of Matanzas.  It is situated on a long (12 miles), narrow (3/4 mile) peninsula.  Also called … Continue reading →

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Cuba – Castro, Cars and Cigars

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Housed in what was the former Presidential Palace up until 1959, the Museum of the Revolution is located in Old Havana, just a short walk from our hotel.  It is listed as a “must see” for Cuba, and was included … Continue reading →

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