Author: Roaming Numeral
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Is Eilean Donan Castle Worth the Visit?
Eilean Donan Castle is situated on a small tidal island connected to shore by a sturdy stone bridge. That sturdy bridge was especially relevant to my visit, when the island was experiencing heavy winds and high surf. The original castle was built in the 1300s and home to Clan McKenzie until it was destroyed for…
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The Summer Club- A NYC Pool Party and Rooftop Club
Looking for a fun time in New York? Look no further than The Summer Club. I, like many of my fellow New Yorkers, was completely unaware of this venue until this past summer. One of my friends turned me on to The Summer Club when Jonas Blue and Sam Feldt (under their combined project “Endless…
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Museum Highlight- Sir John Sloane’s Museum
If your Instagram is anything like mine, it has been flooded with people visiting Sir John Sloane’s Museum in London. The rave reviews caught my attention so I made sure to visit instagram’s latest darling on my next visit to London. The museum’s sudden online popularity has resulted in long lines outside the building- it’s…
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Museum Highlight- Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago’s world class Field Museum of Natural History is a must-see on any visit to the city! Fans of dinosaurs will be delighted to hear that this museum hosts SUE the dinosaur! Famously the largest and most extensive T-Rex specimen in the world, SUE has a place of pride in the Evolving Planet exhibit. It…
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Historic Hotels in Glacier National Park
As one of America’s oldest established National Parks, Glacier boasts four different historic hotels (and several rustic chalets)- all built before 1930! Many of these hotels were built by the Great Northern Railway, which heavily advertised Glacier National Park as a tourism destination and built rail stations on both the East and West side of…
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Hiking to Avalanche Lake In Glacier National Park
In my opinion, Glacier’s Avalanche Lake hike is one of the most rewarding treks in the park. The trailhead for this hike is just a short walk away from the Avalanche Creek shuttle stop. While the shuttle stop does also have parking available, I recommend taking advantage of the shuttle services as the spots can…
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A Ranger-Led Hike to Iceberg Lake, Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is known for its stunning views, but as any hiker knows, some of the best views come after strenuous physical exercise! One of the park’s most popular hikes is the Iceberg Lake trail, a 4.8 mile out and back hike to the stunning Iceberg Lake. I knew I wanted to do this…
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Kayaking in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park, with its plethora of stunning glacial lakes is the perfect setting for a leisurely kayak on a warm day. There are a few points that you can consider kayaking. I recommend renting your kayak from Glacier Park Boat Company. This company has been operating nearly as long as the park has existed,…
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Can You Take an RV to Glacier National Park?
Okay, let me preface this post by saying that it was not my intention to be traveling in this area with only a motorhome- let’s just say we were experiencing some technical difficulties. Because of this last minute change, we really hadn’t set ourselves up for success with our camping locations. Since we anticipated having…
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Hotel Review: Lisbon- H10 Duque de Loulé
In Lisbon, there’s no shortage of hotels of all shapes and sizes. I was a little overwhelmed by my choices, and when recommended the H10 Duque de Loulé, I found myself booking the hotel almost entirely due to its stunning balcony and blue-tiled interior. Since this hotel was my first stop after a long plane…