Tag: travel
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Walking Through History at Manassas Battlefield
It was a gorgeous fall day in Northern Virginia, with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees and the kind of crisp, comfortable air that makes you want to get outside and explore. We headed to Manassas National Battlefield Park, expecting to share the trails with plenty of other visitors. After all, this is one of the…
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Discover Front Royal: A Hidden Golf Treasure in Virginia
November 12, 2025. Front Royal, Virginia. Just when we thought the golfing season was over for the year, the sun came out, and we simply had to hit the links. We drove to the small, historic town of Front Royal, often called the “Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley.” Geographically, the town is beautifully situated at…
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Golf and Art. Abolish The Scorecard and Find Joy
November 5, 2025. Jeffersonton, Virginia. The warm days are few now, and we cherish every opportunity to be outside. We ventured away from the city once again to the South Wales Golf Course. The scene is now different from that perfect fall day a few weeks ago. The trees have shed most of their leaves,…
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Perfect Pairing at Forest Greens Golf Club
October 27, 2025. Triangle, Virginia. As winter approaches, any opportunity to play golf must be seized. Today, we returned to Forest Greens Golf Club and were rewarded, not only with great weather but with truly great company. Forest Greens is busy, and you can expect to be paired up every time, but this time, we…
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Reston National: A Gem Among Northern Virginia Golf Courses
October 15, 2025. Reston, Virginia. Today we played a round of golf at the wonderful Reston National Golf Course. As one of the busiest courses in Northern Virginia, a tee time should be booked well in advance. We’d wanted to play here for a while, and the stars finally aligned for our first round. Reston…
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A Fall Day of Golf at Highlands in Missoula
October 8, 2025. Missoula, Montana. We arrived in the wonderful city of Missoula. The town is ablaze with the beauty of fall colors, and the weather is perfect for a round of golf. We chose to play at Highlands Golf Course and were rewarded with a wonderful experience. The Highlands Golf Club in Missoula, Montana,…
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Experience Golfing in Minakami, Japan. The Forest and Sky
October 3-4, 2025. Minakami, Japan. If you are remotely interested in golf, then you must not leave Japan without playing a round or two. As we scouted the Minakami area for our return trip in 2026, we came upon the Minakami Kogen Resort 200. This wonderful hotel resort offers a variety of amenities that cater…
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Exploring Tōkamachi Japan and The Tunnel of Light: A Must-See Art Installation in Kiyotsu Gorge
September 30, 2025. Tōkamachi, Japan. Today we drove to Tōkamachi in the Niigata Prefecture. Tōkamachi’s main attraction is skiing, as it receives the heaviest snowfall of the entire main island of Japan. Because of this, there are ski slopes everywhere. We decided to venture a bit into the mountains in search of natural beauty, and…
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An Unexpected Encounter with Higashi Hongan-ji. A Beautiful Temple In The Heart of Kyoto
September 25, 2025. Kyoto, Japan. Today was supposed to be a day of recovery from sightseeing. However, an innocent bus ride toward Kyoto Station in search of souvenirs turned into an unexpected temple visit. One bus stop short of our destination, we noticed a massive temple structure, which prompted us to ring the bell and…
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Kyoto Gyoen Park and Imperial Palace: Nature Meets History
September 24, 2025. Kyoto, Japan. Today we meandered through the street of Kyoto and ended up without intention at the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Along the way we walked through the open air markets, we saw artisans quilting, cheese making, witnessed an Anti-Nuclear Power street protest and had a wonderful breakfast at a small Cafe. Kyoto…