Buckle in, because Day 6 of our Croatia trip was a busy one! We had a lot to see that day, our first concert of the trip, and some very tight transition times in between! We started the day with a visit to Krka Falls National Park, then had a…
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Croatia Trip Day 5: A Long Bus Ride, a Visit to Split, and History was Made
Our time in Dubrovnik was great, but it was time to move to our next hotel in Zadar. This meant that Day 5 of our trip was mostly a travel day, but we did do a stop in Split to tour the city with a local guide. Split is best…
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Croatia Trip Day 4: Lokrum Island
Day 4 of our Croatia trip was still spent in Dubrovnik, but was a free day with no scheduled group activities. Josh and I decided to use our day to visit Lokrum Island, which is just off the coast of Old Town Dubrovnik. The island is a nature preserve, as…
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Croatia Trip Day 3: Old Town Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Wine Tasting, Mills, and More!
Day 3 of our trip was an extremely long and tiring day, but full of fun and interesting things to do. We took a tour of Old Town Dubrovnik, had some free time in town, visited the town of Cavtat, had a wine tasting, had a rakija tasting at an…
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Croatia Trip Days 1 & 2: Planes, Busses, and Sleep Deprivation
Dobro došli! This post will be the first in a series of recaps of our 2 week trip to Croatia. But first, some quick background on why Croatia! My grandfather was Croatian, and he, along with my grandma, great aunts, and others, were involved in our local Croatian cultural hall,…
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Oceans Unseen: Exploring the Field Museum’s New Temporary Exhibit
Going to the Field Museum is always exciting, but our recent visit stood out. We went there with Josh’s colleagues for a meeting and got to see the temporary exhibit, Oceans Unseen. This exhibit takes you beneath the waves to discover the hidden wonders of the deep ocean. The exhibit…
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Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches- An Inside Look at the Field Museum Exhibit
Visiting the Field Museum is always an adventure, but our recent trip was particularly memorable. We were there with Josh’s coworkers for a meeting and had a chance to visit the Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches temporary exhibit. As we explored the exhibit, we learned about all sorts of blood-feeding creatures,…
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Fort Massac State Park Campground Guide & Review
Thinking about camping at Fort Massac State Park? We had a two-week stay, and we’ve got plenty to share. Nestled along the Ohio River in Illinois, this park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich history. In this post, we’ll dive into our experiences, provide an honest review,…
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Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
While camping at Fort Massac, we took a trip to Cairo, IL, and discovered the quickest route was through Kentucky. On the way back, we decided to stop and visit Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, in Wickliffe, Kentucky. We’ve been to several Native American mound sites before, but I don’t…
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A City at a Confluence: Visiting Cairo, Illinois
People warned us not to go to Cairo. But we did anyways. And yes, we found destruction and decay. But we also found hope. Hope from the people desperately trying to preserve their town and its history. This post has taken a while to write, because we haven’t been able…