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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin Complex

On our way to Canada, we made one more stop - the Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin Complex in Buffalo, New York. Years ago, my gram had visited Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water House in Pennsylvania and fell in love with the organic design - merging nat...
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Lechoneras in Guavate, Puerto Rico

Lechóneras are open air restaurants that offer freshly roasted pig and a variety of traditional side dishes like plantains, octopus salad, blood sausage and rice with pigeon peas. After hearing for the upteenth time that we should visit Guavate, P...
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The San Diego Zoo

As a former zookeeper, I have a penchant for visiting zoos when I travel. I love animals in general, and by visiting these establishments, especially the San Diego Zoo which is known for its charitable work for endangered species and groundbreaking e...
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Day Trip: Berry Park in Brooklyn

Tonight, JC and I decided to head into Brooklyn to have a few drinks with some friends who are in town for the week. Berry Park, named for it's location on Berry Street in Brooklyn, is a local brewery that was established in 2009. It's got a bit o...
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Day Trip: Six Flags New England

Yesterday, I made use of my Six Flags annual pass by visiting the theme park's New England location in Agawam, Massachusetts. It was the perfect day, weather wise for soaking in the sun and enjoying the rides, games, and of course all the junk food t...
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Day Trip: Virginia City, Nevada

About an hour away from Reno, Nevada is a quaint little town called Virginia City. Dressed in all the fixings of an old Western Village, Virginia City is replete with specialty shops, saloons, and vintage style gambling halls. The drive to Virginia C...
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