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25/11/2024

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20/10/2024

Did you know that "the Highway to Heaven" Interstate Route 80 (I-80) is one of the major interstate highways in the United States, traversing the country from east to west. The part of Interstate 80 known as "the highway to heaven" is located in Wyoming, between the cities of Laramie and Cheyenne. This stretch of highway passes through the "Summit", a mountain pass in the Laramie Mountains, which is the highest point on I-80 at an altitude of approximately 8,640 feet (2,634 meters) above sea level. This section of highway is notable for its stunning scenery and for being challenging during the winter due to severe weather conditions. Important Features and Details:
1. **Extension and Route**: - I-80 extends for approximately 2,900 miles (4,667 km). - Starts in San Francisco, California, and ends in Teaneck, New Jersey, near New York City.
2. **States Crossed**: - I-80 passes through 11 states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
3. **Historical Importance**: - It largely follows the historic route of the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway in the United States. - Also follows the path of historic trails such as the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail.
4. **Use and Traffic**: I-80 is vital to the United States economy and mobility, facilitating fast and efficient transportation across a large portion of the country.

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18/10/2024

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$875—Costa Rica Escape w/ Meals,
Reg. $2055

The Tranquilo Lodge

Pristine beaches, diverse wildlife and miles upon miles of untouched rainforest. Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast is a true slice of paradise. Stay in style at the Tranquilo Lodge, a boutique oceanfront retreat.

Past guests call their time here "incredible," "amazing," and "fabulous."

Panoramic Villas feature an oversized deck and stunning ocean views. Palapa Villas come with an outdoor shower, along with a private deck and ocean views.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

$875 ... Nov. 3–Dec. 14, 2024, or May–July 2025

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17/10/2024

Clothing- 2-3 casual outfits (e.g., jeans, shorts, t-shirts)- 1 dressy outfit (for a nice dinner or event)- Pajamas- Undergarments and socks- Comfortable shoes (sneakers or sandals)- Jacket or sweater (depending on the weather)- Swimsuit (if applicable) Toiletries- Toothbrush and toothpaste- Shampoo and conditioner- Body wash or soap- Deodorant- Skincare products (moisturizer, sunscreen)...

Clothing- 2-3 casual outfits (e.g., jeans, shorts, t-shirts)- 1 dressy outfit (for a nice dinner or event)- Pajamas- Undergarments and socks- Comfortable shoes (sneakers or sandals)- Jacket or swea…

17/10/2024

A packing list for your weekend getaway: Clothing- 2-3 casual outfits (e.g., jeans, shorts, t-shirts)- 1 dressy outfit (for a nice dinner or event)- Pajamas- Undergarments and socks- Comfortable shoes (sneakers or sandals)- Jacket or sweater (depending on the weather)- Swimsuit (if applicable) Toiletries- Toothbrush and toothpaste- Shampoo and conditioner- Body wash or soap…...

A packing list for your weekend getaway: Clothing- 2-3 casual outfits (e.g., jeans, shorts, t-shirts)- 1 dressy outfit (for a nice dinner or event)- Pajamas- Undergarments and socks- Comfortable sh…

17/10/2024

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16/08/2024

Best Wineries 🍷

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10/08/2024

15 stunning infinity pools in the world that are worth the trip

What’s better than swimming and soaking in your hotel’s pool? Relaxing in an incredible infinity pool with views seamlessly blending into the surroundings and sky.

We’ve compiled some of the best infinity pools around the world in the most breathtaking settings, from the stunning city skyline of Singapore to the glistening aquamarine waters of Oahu.

By Megan Michael
Jul 11, 2024
For Trip Advisor .com


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25/03/2024

04/03/2024

In 1961 when Julia Berwind (sister of the original owner) died, The Elms was one of the last Newport cottages to be run in the fashion of the Gilded Age: forty servants were on staff for a social season of six weeks. Julia, who never married nor had children, willed the estate to a nephew, who did not want it and tried to pass it to someone else in the family. Eventually, the family auctioned off the contents of the estate and sold the property to a developer who wanted to tear it down.

In 1962, just weeks before its date with the wrecking ball, The Elms was purchased by the Preservation Society of Newport County for $116,000. The price included the property along with adjacent guest houses. Since then, the house has been open to the public for tours. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996.

All photographs from ca. 1969 courtesy of the Historic American Buildings Survey from the Library of Congress.

01/03/2024

CALLA LILY VALLEY, Garrapata Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, USA It is the most surreal spot along the Pacific Coast Highway, boasting thousands of lilies during the spring season. Just a 2-hour drive from San Francisco and 20 minutes south of Carmel-By-The-Sea, it's easily accessible. The best time to visit is from early January to the end of April, after the rainy season, making it a photographer's paradise, especially before sunset.
Despite being called lilies, Calla lilies are not true lilies, but a a flowering genus of twenty-eight species originating in Africa and growing mostly in marshy areas. They bloom in late spring, and the word "Calla" comes from the Greek term for beautiful. It's worth noting that Calla lily roots are poisonous, along with the entire plant.
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01/03/2024

The alleged tomb of the legendary Robin Hood in Yorkshire, England.

27/02/2024

The Pratt Mansions, as they are known today, are located at 1026, 1027 and 1028 Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Originally designed as three separate mansions, they are now combined and interconnected.

1028 Fifth was the first to be built between 1901 and 1903. It was designed by Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert, and became the home of leather merchant Jonathan Thorne, Jr. After Thorne’s death in 1920 it was sold to Florence Vanderbilt Burden, a granddaughter of William Henry Vanderbilt and the great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt.

1027 and 1026 were constructed shortly after 1028 based on designs by Van Vleck and Goldsmith. At the time it was built 1027 was considered the most expensive house built for sale in New York, and was purchased by George Crawford Clark, a banker. He sold it to Herbert Lee Pratt, who shortly thereafter became head of the Standard Oil Company of New York. 1026 was originally occupied by widow Mary Kingsland, before it was sold to financier Dunlevy Milbank.

1028 was purchased from the Vanderbilts in 1925 in preparation for the opening of Marymount School of New York, an independent, Catholic day school for girls, a year later. 1027 was purchased from Herbert Pratt in 1936 and, in 1950, the school bought 1026 from the Milbank family.

26/02/2024

SALEM'S OLD BURYING POINT IS FULL OF HAUNTED HISTORY

The Old Burying Point in Salem, Massachusetts, has seen some of the city's dramatic history, including the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to 1693. While none of the direct victims of the trials are buried there, says the Salem Witch Museum, there are some ominous notables laid to rest in the grounds, like trial judge John Hathorne, who's said to wander near his own grave.

With graves dating back to 1632, says Ghosts of Salem, there are many haunted stories to examine. One stomach-turning legend says that the basement of nearby Murphy's Restaurant is plagued by spirits of the dead. It may have been touched off when a casket supposedly broke through the basement wall and fell into the restaurant.

Like many other graveyards, Old Burying Point may host a Lady in White. The unidentified woman is said to appear as a ghostly figure in photographs, while some paranormal investigators maintain that the orbs in their pictures aren't dust but the Lady herself. Some speculate that she's Mary Corey, the second wife of Giles Corey, says Ghosts of Salem. Giles was infamously pressed to death in 1692 after refusing to testify during the Salem Witch Trials.

While those killed during the trials were unceremoniously dumped just outside the cemetery, says Salem Ghosts, their spirits might still be around. Visitors to the Old Burying Point report seeing ghostly figures they've identified as the accused witches.

24/02/2024

8 Picturesque Small Towns In The Pacific Northwest For A Weekend Retreat

Discover the most picturesque small towns in the Pacific Northwest. Ranging from beautiful mountainscapes to coastal scenes makes for a great weekend away.

24/02/2024

Most beautiful sunrise around 7am in Hyde park London this morning😇❤️🐎

23/02/2024

The re-discovery of Edouard Manet's painting 'In the Conservatory' during the Second World War after it was hidden in a salt mine located in Merkers-Kieselbach, Germany. Photograph taken in 1945.

23/02/2024

THE BEAUTIFUL LOS GATOS CATS
The eight feet tall cats, Leo and Leona, have kept watch over the entrance to “Poets Canyon” since 1922. They were commissioned by writer Colonel Charles Erskine Scott Wood and poet, suffragist Sara Bard Field to mark the entrance to their 34 acres; their safe haven and place to philosophize and write poetry. They built a house, planted a vineyard and put big wine casks out along the road as a way to protest prohibition. The property was a hang out for artists, writers and musicians of the day. Sara wrote well known poems while living there: The Pale Woman, Barrabas, and A Darkling Plain. Charlie Chaplin, John Steinbeck and even First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visited the place.
History of Los Gatos.