Author: Roaming Numeral
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Museum Highlight- Adler Planetarium, Chicago
On my recent visit to Chicago, I wanted to make the most of the city’s many museums. Adler Planetarium is a neighbor to both the famous Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, but still manages to hold its own against the giants. The Planetarium is free for Chicago residents on Wednesday evenings- though I can’t…
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Zip Lining in Costa Rica – 100% Aventura Review
For one reason or another, zip lining and Costa Rica have been inextricably linked in my mind- of course I was going to take the opportunity to give the activity a try while I was visiting the country!
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Salzburg and the Sound of Music – DIY Tour
In celebration of heading to Salzburg, we queued up the Sound of Music movie. The city didn’t seem to be quite as big a fan of the movie as we were- there were very few labels so we had to rely heavily on an online guide to the shooting locations in the area. Plus, we…
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Run for the Wild- A 5k at the Bronx Zoo
Between this visit to the Bronx Zoo and my recent trip to the New York Botanical Garden, I feel like I’m spending a lot of time in the Bronx lately! This trip was special though- I was participating in the zoo’s annual Run for the Wild charity 5k. The event raises money for the Wildlife…
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New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Orchid Show
Since 1891, the New York Botanical Garden has served as an oasis of greenery in the Bronx. The 250 acre botanical garden houses over one million living plants, a huge greenhouse and a library containing one of the largest collection of botanical texts in the world. Although the property is huge, it doesn’t take long…
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Is It Worth Seeing a Cloudy Solar Eclipse?
I hope all of my North American friends enjoyed our very exciting solar eclipse last week! I know sometimes it seems that we’re experiencing a solar eclipse every few years, but this time was special- it’s the first time a total solar eclipse has been visible in all three North American countries since 1979, and…
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Hotel Review: York- Principal York
On our visit to York, we prioritized convenience and booked a stay at the Principal York hotel. Only a few steps away from the train station, it was super easy to get to and from the hotel with our bags. The hotel fits right in with the local atmosphere with its beautiful late-Victorian architecture. After…
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24 Hours in Florence – A Fast Paced Florence Tour
Only have a few days in Florence but want to see it all? Look no further, this is your go-to-guide for getting to all the can’t-miss sites in Florence in just 24 hours. With only a day in the city, we’re going to have to get an early start. Make sure you’ve got plenty of…
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Museum Hopping in Florence
Florence! City of art and arguably the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence attracts millions of visitors each year with its fantastic food, museums, and architecture. With 72 museums in the city, no wonder visitors can find themselves overwhelmed by their options! You can spend a full month in Florence and still not see every museum.…
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What to Expect from Ferries in Greece
While mainland Greece is criminally underrated (more on that later), the country’s islands are the star of the show amongst tourists. Although most of the larger islands do have airports, the most convenient method of transportation is typically going to be by use of the extensive ferry system. The ferries were something that stumped me…