We arrived early—always the best plan to wait a bit instead of feeling rushed. This was our first stop of the day for our return home from our “Hey, let’s visit New York City” trip. Before going on a trip, I do a lot of…
Who doesn’t love flowers? Who doesn’t love paying admission to one place and getting free admission to hundreds of other locations? I have wanted to get a membership to Royal Botanical Garden for some time now. We pass by it almost all the time whenever…
So what do you do when you become incredibly successful, influential, and upper-class? You built a BIG house. During the Gilded Age, there were many big homes built. Some of them are now heritage museums. Staatsburgh was donated to the state in honour of the…
Charlene and I have been to many former homes that have now been converted into museums and attractions. These destinations range from the ultra-rich to the common folk of the era. All of these places have their own particular charm and appeal. But of all…
It was warm for a December morning, but it was still December and being high up on a bridge that spans a large river, who were we kidding – it was freezing! Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park was our first stop of the…
We travel a lot. Many places we have seen and discovered. We do not seek out connections, but it adds to the travelling experience when we find them. We were on a weekend trip to a winter event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the…
One of our favourite activities is exploring neighbours, especially neighbourhoods with art. Many cities and towns are now adding murals and other art forms to combat graffiti and make their living spaces more beautiful. For the most part, it works. We appreciate it and seek…
When travelling in the USA and on our way home, we almost always pass the Buffalo and Erie Country Botanical Gardens. We popped in here on our first-ever trip to the USA, but it is a waste of an excellent attraction just to keep passing…
Recently we travelled to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to see a winter event. It was a nighttime event, so we had time to fill in the day. Since we both love museums, we would visit Grand Rapids Public Museum. As with all museums, it features things…
This place was so amazing; I only wish that it was bigger. The Midwest Miniature Museum has been on my “Top Priority List” since I first learned of it. It features some of the most amazing, incredibly detailed miniature versions of life. When Charlene tagged…
