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Bonaire is a small island located in the southern Caribbean & is known for its pioneering role in the preservation of nature, in particular, the preservation of the marine environment, and for its excellent scuba

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Carnevale di Venezia (Venice Carnival)

In 1162 with a victory celebration over its enemy, the Patriarch of Aquileia, Venice Carnival began. The people of Venice gathered in Saint Mark’s Square to dance & celebrate the victory. They have celebrated ever

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Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. According to a National Geographic article, Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a lively Mexican holiday that

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NAME THAT MUSEUM #4

“Keeper” Power House Exhibit Tower of London A tradition of displaying British military strength by creating trophies from masses of weapons has long existed at the Tower. From about 1700 visitors to the Grand Storehouse

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Name that Museum #3

Five Graces Band WagonJohn & Mable Ringling Museum of Art – Sarasota, FL. Fielding Bros., New York City, 1878   Weighing 10 tons, the bandwagon is the oldest & most widely traveled circus wagon. It

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Name that Museum #2

The Tomb of Philippe Pot, Musée du Louvre The Tomb of Philippe Pot is a funerary monument commissioned by Philippe Pot, for his burial at the chapel of Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Cîteaux Abbey, south of Dijon,

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Name that Museum #1

The Pietà, St. Peter's Basilica The Pietà is a Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. The statue was commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was a

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Are you ready for Real ID?

Beginning October 1, 2020, if you’re an American over the age of 18 & traveling by air within the U.S., you will need a REAL ID. That means a REAL ID-compliant or enhanced driver’s license,

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Enjoy & Respect Venice

Throughout the ages, Venice has seen its fair share of tourists and the residents seem to have a love/hate relation with them. Venice relies on the tourist dollars but at the same time they feel

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