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About Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hi and welcome! We are Tim and Joanne Joseph and we have just embarked on our latest adventure. We hope you will join us!

Amsterdam ~ Anne Frank House

Monday, July 13th ~ Amsterdam Everyone had warned us about the LONG lines to get into the Anne Frank House. Our hotel encouraged us to go first thing in the morning or suffer the consequences which would probably translate into … Continue reading

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Amsterdam ~ Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum

Sunday, July 12th – Amsterdam I was like a kid on Christmas morning pawing through my newly reunited suitcase this morning choosing fresh clothes. After living in the same jeans and t-shirt for the past 48+ hours, I was almost … Continue reading

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Amsterdam ~ Bikes, UNESCO canals, color, and a bit of debauchery

Saturday, July 11th ~ Amsterdam We had a rather slow-paced day today due to limited sleep last night. I initially seemed to pass out and got a solid four hours, woke up at 12:30 this morning, wrote yesterdays blog post, … Continue reading

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Amsterdam – Two people and zero luggage

Friday, July 10th ~ Amsterdam Well, I guess the travel gods got a good laugh this time. Tim and I have boasted for the past several years that we can travel with carry-on luggage only. And we do, or at … Continue reading

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Amsterdam, Here we come!

It seems like forever since we have traveled. But in reality it has only been a few months. I’m so excited to be on our way again. In case you missed my “planning” post, you can click HERE to get an overview … Continue reading

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Get off the sofa – Get out of the huddle

Dear friends, As many of you know who have followed our blog for any time, Tim and I are passionate about our beloved Guatemala. We have become involved with several NGO’s who are doing amazing work to help those who … Continue reading

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Kimberly Crest House and Gardens ~ Redlands, California

Kimberly Crest House and Gardens ~ Located in Redlands, California along Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. The property is a registered California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stroll through the … Continue reading

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LA Arboretum ~ Arcadia, California

It has been a few years since we visited the LA Arboretum and we are due for a return. One of the many things that stood out for me was seeing the peacocks proudly display their brilliant plumage. “… 127 acres … Continue reading

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Memorial Day remembrance from Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, France

Last year we visited Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery in France coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing. We were humbled, thankful, teary eyed and deeply saddened all at the same time. I thought it only fitting … Continue reading

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Picture of the Day ~ Morača Monastery in Montenegro

One of the best known monuments in Montenegro is the medieval Morača Monastery. The name in Serbian is Манастир Морача. Located in the valley of the Morača River in Kolašin, central Montenegro it was founded by Stefan Vukanović in 1252.  

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