A few times every year we travel down to Wildwood in New Jersey. If you're unfamiliar with the area, The Wildwoods is a barrier island right off the southern New Jersey coast. It's a 10 minute drive from Cape May and a 20 minute drive from Ocean City. In my honest opinion, it's the best Jersey Shore … [Read more...] about Chubby Checker Let’s Twist Again Wall Mural in Wildwood
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Visiting the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg
A few months ago my husband and I visited The National Civil War Museum located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. When people think of visiting Civil War Museums, they think of visiting Gettysburg. While Gettysburg has a lot of them, Harrisburg is home to the National Civil War Museum. The museum is … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg
A Family Visit to Reservoir Park in Harrisburg
Reservoir Park is the largest and oldest municipal park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. If you're unfamiliar with the area, Harrisburg is the capital city and located in Dauphin County. If you're looking at a map, you'll find Harrisburg located in south-central Pennsylvania. The park sits on a … [Read more...] about A Family Visit to Reservoir Park in Harrisburg
6 Things to Do to Warm Up Your Japanese Winter
Congratulations, you’re in Japan, and if you’ve never experienced winter, then you may be experiencing how extremely cold it is. While the sights, sounds, and smells may be fascinating wherever you are in the country, you will yearn for warmth from a crackling fireplace. Basically anything really, … [Read more...] about 6 Things to Do to Warm Up Your Japanese Winter
Hiking at Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
My husband and I enjoy "easy" hiking and decided to visit the Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. We're both older and not in the best of physical health, so we're always looking for "easy" walking trails and this park is only 20 minutes from our home. At Boyd … [Read more...] about Hiking at Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
Visiting the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
A few months ago we took a trip down to Virginia Beach in Virginia and had a really nice time. My husband has family members in the area and we try to go down once every 2 years to visit with them. Every time we visit, we try to squeeze in as many activities that we can. One afternoon we took the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
5 Tips to Renting a Charter Party Bus
If you are going on a group trip, be it a wedding, camping excursion or to a party, renting a large capacity charter party bus is more than beneficial. It will enhance unity among the participants as well as save on transportation costs. With the right choice of a rental party bus, you will make the … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Renting a Charter Party Bus
Taking a Break With a Holiday Dinner Train
Everyone needs a break now and then. People need to take some time away from the ordinary and do something special that lets them take a mental break from their ordinary routine. A dash of fun is always the perfect way to let go of any temporary cares. One way to get away for a short while is to … [Read more...] about Taking a Break With a Holiday Dinner Train