Tag Archives: old town

Casco Viejo in Panama City

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

If you go to Panama City, it is important that you take time to visit Casco Viejo, which is the historic district in the city. Originally established in 1673 by the Spanish, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site … Continue reading →

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Altstadt Frankfurt, Germany

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

One of our favorite places in Frankfurt was the old town or Altstadt and we spent many afternoons there during our time there. Frankfurt has a reputation for being a very modern city and is considered the Manhattan of Germany, … Continue reading →

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The Wharf Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

We tend to try and find good seafood whenever we travel places and our recent visit to Old Town Alexandria in Virginia was no different. We chose to go to The Wharf Restaurant and we were not disappointed. Located on … Continue reading →

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Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

Walking the streets of Old Town Alexandria was very nostalgic for us and reminded us of walking the streets of old towns in Europe. The history of Old Town Alexandria may not go back as far as those medieval towns, … Continue reading →

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Quito, Ecuador – Old World Charm

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

During our time in Ecuador, we made Quito our home base and then did excursions from there. We had a lot of things planned for our visit to Ecuador, so we sandwiched our excursions with time in Quito before and … Continue reading →

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We Have Arrived in Quito, Ecuador

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

We have been anticipating returning to South America, specifically Ecuador, for quite a while. We spent our first day in Quito getting the lay of the land and recovering from our late flight, which did not land until almost midnight. … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg Castle

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Nuremberg is truly a wonderful city in Germany with the walled old town and castle fortress sitting high above the medieval town. While Nuremberg is most known for the trials of the Nazi leaders at the end of WWII, there … Continue reading →

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Scottsdale, Arizona

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

Located on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, Scottsdale is a resort and retirement community that is a relaxing place to visit. In some ways, it reminds us of Hilton Head, South Carolina, only it doesn’t have the beaches. What it … Continue reading →

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Reykjavik – Friendly People, Charming Old Town

Posted on March 4, 2016 by

We made Reykjavik our home base while we were in Iceland and it certainly offered everything that we needed. When we visit Iceland again in the future, and we expect that we will, we’ll probably stay in smaller towns in … Continue reading →

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