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2026, Vietnam

Admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:47:16 +0000

We visited Trang An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Ho Chi Minh City. A very hospitable people, excited to share their history. Click here to learn more about Hanoi. Hanoi Traffic: https://acasualtraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20260202_111850718.TS_.mp4 Train Street, Hanoi, truly an experience not to be missed. https://acasualtraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Train-Street-Hanoi.mp4 Hanoi: A Mixture of old and new. Click here for …

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2026, Cambodia

Admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:02:19 +0000

We visited two cities in this country, the capital, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, home of the UNESCO site Angkor Wat. Phnom Penh, the captial city of Cambodia. A cacophony of driving, walking, food stalls, electrical wiring and shopping. Food and beverages of Phnom Penh, Cambodia Sights around town, including The Royal Palace of Phnom …

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2026, Singapore

Admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:13:10 +0000

For those following our visit to Southeast Asia, these images capture the excitement and memories of starting and ending our travels in this remarkable destination, beautiful Singapore. Foods and beverages of Singapore. Chinatown and other sights around town Lunar New Year Durian, a smelly fruit Flowers everywhere Marina Bay Sands View at the top …

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2025 Biltmore Castle, Asheville, NC

Admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:45:34 +0000

Located a few miles from the Asheville Airport. A few highlights of this beautiful mansion, owned and operated by the family, a place to put on your bucket list. A few photos from the King Tut Exhibit. Swim, Gym, Bowl

2025 Vanderbilt Mansion, Duchess County NY

Admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:13:48 +0000

This was a local visit for us. We stayed and dined at the Culinary Institute, then visited this beautiful estate. To see more information, visit Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service).

2025 Canary Islands

Admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:58:59 +0000

Beautiful days in Gran Canaria We stayed at the Hotel Faro, saw interesting sand creations and land creatures. Visited the Camels nearby, toured a banana plantation, saw beautiful landscapes. The islanders are very serious about recycling, as you can see the various colored trash cans. Our days on Tenerife filled with adventures in Lava Tubes, …

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2025 Miches Club Med

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:04:54 +0000

An antidote for sure. If you have never experienced Club Med, then I highly suggest you check it out. This company was the first to create an all-inclusive vacation experience. My first few trips, there were no phones, no TVs, no locks on the doors—a true relief from the craziness of the world. Today, the …

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2024 Holiday Season at Coe Hall

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:40:22 +0000

Holiday decor was so festive at Coe Hall at the planting fields. Visit Planting Fields Foundation for more information about this place.

2024 60th Birthday Extravaganza!

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:28:47 +0000

Following our visit to Hawaii, 30 of our closest family and friends joined us in Las Vegas to celebrate a milestone birthday.

2024 Hawaiian visit

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:08:30 +0000

So exotic, hard to believe this is the USA. A vacation fully of beautiful sunrises and sunsets, delicious food, exotic drinks and blue water everywhere.

2024 Hudson River Day Cruise

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:55:58 +0000

A full day trip up the Hudson River from Wall Street, NYC. It was a fun filled day with friends which was bright and cheerful. We started by taking the LIRR to Manhattan, stayed overnight in a local hotel and sailed upriver to wine tastings at two different vineyards, then a smooth sailing home. We …

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2024 Elephant invasion of NYC

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:42:08 +0000

For a few weeks in 2024 over 100 elephants handmade by indigineious artisans. To learn more of the project please visit The Great Elephant Migration | A Coexistence Story. below are a few photos of our joyful experience with the display.

2024 Total Eclipse

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:22:06 +0000

Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024. It was a frenzy of activity for the weeks leading up to the day. We made a list minute decision to drive north to Vermont for the experience and an experience it was.

2023 Viking Grand European Tour

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:19:14 +0000

A glorious 15-day journey through four countries, with 12 guided tours. I hope you enjoy the phots I have posted here. Amsterdam, pre-cruise excursion We took a pre-cruise extension to experience Amsterdam. Kinderdyke A very unique place to visit. Cologne, Germany Cathedral City.

2022 Tour of Roosevelt Island, NYC

Admin — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:27:59 +0000

2021 June Happy Jack, AZ

Admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:53:37 +0000

2020 June Phili Cheesesteak run

Admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:36:05 +0000

Life in Pandemic can be difficult. We have tried to make the best of it with food, video calls and just chillin’. Here are a few photos from our first day out in a very long time. We hope you enjoy them.

2018 August Old St. Patricks Cathedral

Admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:01:49 +0000

The former cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York, located in the Nolita neighborhood of Lower Manhattan.

2020 January Vander Ende-Onderdonk House

Admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:23:41 +0000

Who knew that this gem of a homestead in Queens, New York. From the 1700s, its has been maintained and restored beautifully. Our tour-guide, Emily was choc-full of information.

2019 September The Vessel

Admin — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:15:22 +0000