In Waterbury, a sip of Conn.

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David Brussat's avatarArchitecture Here and There

Screen Shot 2019-01-24 at 2.52.14 PM.png Statehouse of Connecticut in Hartford. (Connecticut Architecture)

Next Wednesday I’ll be visiting Waterbury, Conn., for the first time in a great many years, and even then I did not visit but passed through. For a New Englander (by choice, not by birth) I have relatively little experience of the Nutmeg State, most of it whizzing by along the coast from the windows of Amtrak. Its countryside has always charmed this urbanist more than its big cities. Its smaller cities, Waterbury, Danbury, Bristol, New Britain, and towns such as Putnam, Pomfret and others along Route 44 and roads beyond I am more familiar with from trips long ago to see relatives in Springfield, Mass. My editor at the Providence Journal, Bob Whitcomb, once dragged me to Stonington, across the Pawcatuck from Westerly. He figured he’d surprise me with its beauty – and he did. It was lovely. I was…

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Viva la Louvre.

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J. Journeys's avatarJ. Journeys

Waking up in Marais was a trip, the small window by my bed opened out to views of Notre Dame and the Tour Eifel in the distance. Today was the day I visited the Louvre. A half hour speed-walk on that chilly Monday morning had me flushed and guilty. I arrived at the Louvre at 930am and enjoy a seamless entry.

Descending into the famed glass pyramid, the underbelly of art opened itself up to me. Her three deep caverns scattered with humans. I was so eager I almost couldn’t help myself from diving right in. But I checked my coat and tried to do some planning. Eventually got lost, went in circles, dove right in, and honestly you can plan your day at the Louvre and you’ll probably cover some ground, but you’re never going to see everything anyway so why not fly by the seat of your pants…

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Buda-ful

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EmilyR's avatarFemme Fatale

Budapest- my new favourite city! Offering stunning architecture, cobbled streets, breath-taking views and quirky nightlife, this city really is a hidden European gem.

I have been wanting to visit the Hungarian capital for the past couple of years, and with its appeal rising year on year, I thought it would be the perfect choice for a weekend away to beat those January blues.

Just a quick two and a half hour flight, we arrived in Budapest and were met by the freezing temperatures, I mean I expected it to be cold but if you’re not a fan of cold weather, I suggest you maybe go later on in the year.

Our apartment was located in the centre close to all the attractions and restaurants we wanted to visit. Accommodation in Budapest is very mixed with expensive hotels, to low-budget hostels but you can easily get an affordable apartment for under…

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Exploring Olde Mystic Village

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GS's avatarTickets For Four

Exploring Olde Mystic Village is one of my favorite thing to do in Mystic and is a must do when visiting Mystic,CT. Olde Mystic Village is located right next door to the Mystic Aquarium. It is a little village filled with all sorts of shops, restaurants, and even a movie theater. Olde Mystic Village can be enjoyed at any time during the year. This is a popular destination so even with plenty of parking finding a spot can be difficult. The good news is that Parking is FREE.

Old Mystic Village Map captured by Tickets For Four

I prefer to park in the parking lot North of sections 8 and 26-28. I walk to section 9-11 and start my adventure there. I will share some of my favorite shops and stops in the village.

The Toy Soldier captured by Tickets For Four

The first shop you will encounter is The…

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Berlin, Germany

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monkeyfaithkim's avatarI Am A Writing Monkey

Backpacking through Europe has been such a beautiful journey, I still can’t believe that I was able to see so many things and meet so many incredible people. Because I was trying to experience as much as possible in my short time in each country, I unfortunately did not have time to vlog/blog my experiences. However because my flight back to America is 9 hours long, I was able to mostly catch up on everything, starting with Germany! The following Youtube videos and blog posts from the next countries will follow (hopefully) soon.

Sculptures from the Altes MuseumMy first day in Berlin, Germany was spent wandering the old streets. I visited Museum Island and bought the student ticket for all the museums (though I ended up only going to the Altes Museum and Neues Museum). I found that at all the museums I visited in Europe, they had student discounts – a great…

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Fire Island Lighthouse

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The Humble Fabulist's avatarThe Humble Fabulist

130 steps and a narrow staircase. Fortunately, there are several landings in-between, where we can pretend we stopped to check the view, catch our breaths and continue climbing. We can also learn some fun facts about the lighthouse.

Step 26, first window landing, all’s well.
We read: The lighthouse was constructed from the inside out. The stair treads and centre posts acted as internal scaffolding. As the walls rose in height, additional stair treads and centre posts were added. The construction rate was about 1 foot/day and was completed within one year. The total cost was $40,000 including the lens, about $1.14 million in today’s dollars.

Its iconic tapered shape is most likely based on John Smeaton’s stone lighthouse of 1759 at Eddystone Rocks, just south of Plymouth, England. Smeaton was the first self-proclaimed “civil engineer” and also the first to consider the problem of constructing a lighthouse at sea…

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Versailles Ventures.

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J. Journeys's avatarJ. Journeys

A short bike ride to Saint Lazare station showed me that it was going to be a beautiful day despite the weather I had been watching with dread for a week. Half an hour later found myself in Versailles. Though I had plans to explore the town and head to palace grounds before the Chateau, it seemed I was just too excited and shot straight for the palace grounds on my bike.

The vast land was bewitching, stories of times past, my imagination running wild. Before I realised, I was in the palace gardens, getting blissfully carried away shooting footage on my GoPro in the beautiful weather in that stunning place. Suddenly I was met by a very grouchy glare from a security guard. Oops! I quickly jumped off my bike apologetically. ‘Pardonne moi’ I muttered as I cheekily didn’t delete the footage and wheeled away quickly.

It was time…

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Japan transportation breakdown

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afk_adventures's avatarAFK ADVENTURES

Japan Rail Pass | worth it?


Whether this is your first time planning a trip to Japan or your 100th, the inevitable question is “will the Japan Rail (JR) Pass be worth it?” If you have never heard of it, read about the JR pass from the real website – there are plenty of third-party companies also trying to sell the JR Pass but the real websites lists authorized sellers. Here are the North America locations but more are listed on the site.



The short answer to the big question is, “it depends on where you’re visiting and for how long.” This post lays out the various options so that you may decide for yourself which deal will be perfect for your trip.

Comparing costs

My upcoming trip to Japan will be 12 days, 11 nights long and I will visit A total of three cities located in three…

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An Ancient Walk to Vietnam and Cambodia

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Ross Taylor's avatarHolidays And Tours - Vietnam and Cambodia

Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnam, a place to explore the ancient historical sights, to have an epic adventure and to behold a unique experience for a lifetime. There was a time when Vietnam conjured up the horrifying images of war-torn destinations, but now it is a familiar part for many Southeast Asian travellers. It has become a highly recommended place to visit by travellers for a majority of reasons. The major reason being, it’s super cheap cost of living and a handful of beauty and traditionalism for all the backpackers across the world. So think less and grab an all-inclusive tour package to explore the beauty and enchantment of Vietnam by Citrus Holidays.

With almost over a billion of a population, Vietnam has the best food to offer to its visitors along with diversity among regions and religions. It has the most picturesque cities to explore and almost a thousand years old…

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