Tag Archives: Travel

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

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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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Picture of the Day ~ Blarney Castle, Ireland

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

The first thing that usually comes to mind when ever Blarney Castle is mentioned is kissing the Blarney Stone to receive the gift of gab. But there is much more to see and do here in addition, such as exploring … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day ~ Wat Pho Thailand

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, Wat Pho is home to one of many giant reclining Buddhas. It is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. “Adjacent to the building housing the Reclining Buddha is a small raised garden, the centrepiece … Continue reading →

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Bowers Museum ~ Special exhibits are fleeting, don’t miss them.

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

“The Bowers Museum holds in its collection more than 120,000 works of art. These works were donated from 1935 to the present and represent many regions and cultures of the world. The museum’s largest collections are in the areas of … Continue reading →

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