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A Visit to the US Supreme Court

  While controversial both internationally and domestically in terms of policies abroad and at home, there is no denying that Washington, D.C. is a world class place. With its abundance of classical Greek architecture, perhaps no city in the world more closely resembles what ancient Athens looked like when the Parthenon was built nearly 2,500…

Varenna, Italy: Tips for Visiting

Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 04:23 pmLake Como frequently comes to mind when people think of the Italian Alps. One of our all-time favorite trips combined Lake Como, Milan and Bergamo. All three locations are around an hour away from each other by train or car. So it’s perfect for a week’s vacation. Between…

Celebrating the 4th of July in the United States

Last updated on January 4th, 2023 at 10:13 pmAfter over six years of living in Europe, we’ll be celebrating our first Independence Day in the United States since 2007, when we were living in Tampa, Florida. We’ve now been residing in historic Boston for only 6 weeks. Given this is the city that began America’s independence…

Attending the Tour de France

Last updated on March 29th, 2015 at 05:43 pm  2014 is a special year for the Tour de France as the race is commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War II. This year the race runs from July 5th-July 27th and begins in Leeds, England. The first three stages of this…