Quick post this week as I’m on my last night of my first vacation during covid. I left for my trip last Thursday August 20th. As I was packing, I thought of the last trip I took, hard to believe I returned from that trip on February 25th, almost 6 full months ago. Since IContinue reading “First covid vacation”
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Make Way for the Boston Public Garden
There are so many wonderful places in Boston and the Public Garden is definitely one of my favorites! Established in 1837, the Boston Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. It is definitely a must do for all ages when visiting Boston. If you have young children who have read Robert McCloskey’sContinue reading “Make Way for the Boston Public Garden”
When things don’t go as planned while flying….
Life – it’s unpredictable and doesn’t always go as we planned it. This has never been as apparent in the travel industry as it has in 2020. Life in 2020 has thrown a curve ball at all of us and our planned travels. How are you adapting and trying to be positive in this crazyContinue reading “When things don’t go as planned while flying….”
Going to the Sun in Glacier National Park
I love being outdoors and national parks are a great way to see the outdoors. My favorite national park that I’ve seen to date is Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park is located in northwestern Montana. It encompasses over 1 million acres and reaches the US/Canada border. To explore the different parts of the park,Continue reading “Going to the Sun in Glacier National Park”
Running and Kayaking in Big Sky Country
A couple of years ago, I ran one of my favorite half marathons to date, Missoula Half Marathon in Montana. I never thought of going to Montana and definitely had never heard of Missoula, but I heard it was the race to run in Montana so off I went for a week long summer vacationContinue reading “Running and Kayaking in Big Sky Country”
A walk along the Freedom Trail
From my past posts, I’m sure you can tell that I love history. I grew up in Boston with history surrounding me. There was something special about learning things in history class and being able to connect it to the actual historic sites that I’ve seen in person. Not being able to travel due toContinue reading “A walk along the Freedom Trail”
Remembering D-Day Part 4 – Afternoon thru Normandy
After lunch we headed to Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first town liberated by the Allied Forces. As paratroopers descended from the sky into the small village, American soldier, John Steele was hit by shrapnel and landed on the church tower in the village. He then spent two and half hours dangling from the church tower. There isContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 4 – Afternoon thru Normandy”
Remembering D-Day Part 3 – Morning In Normandy
After leaving the German Cemetery (more on that here: https://beyondthemilestravelblog.com/2020/06/14/remembering-d-day-part-2-the-cemeteries/ ), we headed to Angoville-au-Plain. This was my favorite part of the tour! There is not much to this small town but it’s the church that holds the history and story of Robert Wright and Ken Moore. These two heroic US army medics with theContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 3 – Morning In Normandy”
Remembering D-Day Part 1 Bayeux
My first visit to Paris was for only 5 days, which left me very little time to head out of the city to explore everything else that the country of France has to offer. As a big history fan, I’ve always wanted to visit Normandy. So on my second trip back to Paris, I madeContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 1 Bayeux”
Happy 100th Wonder Wheel
So many milestones are not able to be celebrated this year, from significant birthdays to weddings to graduations, but also important milestones of tourist attractions. This May the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY turns 100 years old. Sadly due to covis-19, there is no celebration and opening day has been postponed. TheContinue reading “Happy 100th Wonder Wheel”
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