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Wandering With Amazing Butterflies In Key West
They flutter and fly, sometimes with reckless abandon. Who knows where they’ll land—on your head, your shoulder, even your beard? The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is a joyful, immersive escape. I wandered through its indoor tropical oasis in the heart of Key West with a wide smile the entire time. Hundreds of butterflies drift freely…
The Best Travel Camera To Explore Your World
When GoPro released its Max 2 360 camera this fall, I paid close attention to the early reviews. Nearly every article and YouTube video raved about its capabilities, and PC Magazine even named it an Editors’ Choice as the top action camera on the market. That sealed my decision. I’m deeply rooted in the GoPro…
Acadia National Park: Starry, Starry Nights!
I played with the stars over Acadia National Park not knowing what the results would be. Boy, was I ever pleasantly surprised. Our rented cottage in the small village of Bernard, Maine is by the water in an area called Duck Cove. Light pollution is virtually nil at night so it’s a good environment not…
Sitting By The Dock Of The Bay Watching A Tall Ship Pull Away
Excuse me for borrowing the title of the well-known Otis Redding song—slightly modified. But it feels fitting. Labor Day Monday finds me sitting at the Bar Harbor Inn’s outdoor restaurant, overlooking Frenchman Bay in Maine’s Acadia National Park. My view is spectacular, centered on the schooner Margaret Todd. A tourist favorite, it offers a relaxing sail…
Scotland’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Is A Thrilling Experience
I witnessed something dazzling — a grand display of military bands, precision units, animated light shows, fireworks, and drones. All within an 8,500-seat stadium built on the historic grounds of Edinburgh Castle. The 75th anniversary of the Military Tattoo did not disappoint. On a cool, crisp night beneath the castle lights, this year’s theme — Heroes —…