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Visiting Monticello: Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Historic Home
There’s probably no better way to learn about a person than to visit their home.You might even discover a few skeletons if you look in the right closets. Which is exactly what Henk and I discovered when we were visiting Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, America’s third President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Cowboys and Chardonnay: a Horseback Wine Tour in Virginia
I’ve had my share of wine tastings. (And I’m not just talking about Saturday nights while binge-watching Yellowstone). Whether it’s for business or pleasure, I’m more than happy to include a winery visit on my travels. But to be totally honest, while the wines I take home may be memorable, most of the tasting ‘experiences’ themselves aren’t as remarkable. That was certainly not the case when we visited Keswick Vineyards in Virginia, about half an hour outside of Charlottesville – because this particular visit started with something I’d never even heard of: a horseback wine tour through the estate’s vineyards!
Tipi Glamping and More at Sandy River Outdoor Adventures
For many people, travelling is an opportunity to spoil themselves in luxurious accommodations with interesting architectural features, eclectic decor and indulgent amenities. Henk and I are completely on board with this concept – we just like to look for all of those...
An Underworld of Wonder: Virginia’s Luray Caverns
“Our feeling is that we have entered a new state of being…Before us are glittering stalactites and fluted columns strong enough to bear a world; draperies in broad folds and a thousand tints; cascades of snow-white stone; and, beyond, a background of pitchy darkness in which the imagination locates more than the eye can see.”
