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Rene Griffith
1 day ago2 min read
My Impression of Taiwan
My impressions of Taiwan are based on only a 2-1/2 day visit. Taiwan has a population of 23 million people and is roughly the size of the...
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Rene Griffith
4 days ago2 min read
My Journey to Asia: First Stop Taiwan
After flying to San Francisco and spending a few days visiting with family, my daughter, Lisa, left on February 3 at 11:30 pm and arrived...
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Rene Griffith
Jan 281 min read
My Journey to Asia (coming soon)
Curious about travel to Asia? Then follow me and my daughter on this trip to Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Rene Griffith
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Can't Wait for Summer to End? . . . Not Before Seeing "Endless Summer" in New Smyrna Beach!
Okay, so it’s a bit of a drive from Melbourne, but you’re wanting to get out of the house anyway and have something to do, right? Why not...
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Rene Griffith
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Looking for a Laid Back, Friendly, and Natural Island?
We just spent a week on Anna Maria Island, a small barrier island on Florida’s west coast. Only 7 miles long, 3 communities are on the...
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Rene Griffith
Jun 13, 20211 min read
Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk
I just spent a week in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, a real tourist destination for those living in the northeast and wanting to spend time...
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Rene Griffith
May 23, 20212 min read
Travel Bug?
Many of us who enjoy traveling have been bitten by the travel bug but don’t quite feel safe enough yet to go too far from home. So we...
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Rene Griffith
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Charlotte, NC and Our Outdoors Adventures
Our hiking, ebiking, and exploration of Charlotte, NC.
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Rene Griffith
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Spring Has Sprung: Carolina Wildflowers
This morning on our hike through the trails at McDowell Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC, we encountered numerous colorful wildflowers....
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Rene Griffith
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Savannah, a Sweet Southern Town
If you haven’t visited Savannah, Ga yet you’re missing a real treat. A beautiful historic city on the water (the Savannah River runs into...
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Rene Griffith
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Travel: Visit Your Local Art Museum
As a local artist who grew up in Eau Gallie, I am sad to say that we are losing our beloved art museum. The Foosaner Art Museum has been...
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Rene Griffith
Mar 15, 20212 min read
So You Never Wanted to Travel to Mexico? That's a Mistake!
As an artist and an adventurer, I had always heard about San Miguel de Allende, Mexico being a mecca for artists, musicians, writers,...
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Rene Griffith
Mar 7, 20212 min read
Caribbean Island of Roatan
Feeling tropical these days? I'll take you on a quick virtual tour of the island of Roatan in the Caribbean which we visited a couple of...
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Rene Griffith
Feb 21, 20211 min read
Honfleur, France
This morning I'll take you along part of our trip through France. Honfleur, a small fishing village along the western part of the country...
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Rene Griffith
Feb 14, 20211 min read
Virtual Travel: Greece
Many of my friends are talking about traveling this year and still don't feel comfortable making plans yet. So this week I'll wet your...
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Mimi Strother
Aug 16, 20191 min read
Ever Hear of Cuddebackville, NY?
Traveling the eastern seaboard pulling a teardrop camper through FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, NJ, NY, headed to ME.
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Rene Griffith
Aug 15, 20191 min read
Looking for Keith, Iris, and Dr. Pepper
Could the first two days on the road have been any more perfect? Pulling Gypsy has been an effortless task (what was all that worry...
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Mimi Strother
Aug 12, 20191 min read
It's All About the Journey
Two mature women go on an adventure pulling a little teardrop camper from Florida to Maine!
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Rene Griffith
Aug 11, 20181 min read
Getting Gypsy Road-Trip Ready!
Packing for a camping trip in a pull-behind camper.
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