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Category Archives: Culture

10/31/201207/11/2015
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The Museum of the Confederacy | Appomattox, VA

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture, Destinations, USA

The Museum of the Confederacy Having grown up in New York, I can honestly say that visiting a museum about the Confederacy was never really on my bucket list.  However, one of my stops on my recent trip to Lynchburg, VA was at The Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox, the largest capital project scheduled… Read More

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10/26/201210/06/2015
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Appomattox Court House National Historic Park

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture, Destinations, USA, Virginia

How can you spark an interest in history for someone who says they have no interest in the subject? Instead of making them read history, show them history.  One way you can do this is by taking them to Virginia, a state rich in history with an abundance of historical sites.  One of these sites… Read More

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09/11/201207/11/2015
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Living Live Without Regret

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture

On this anniversary of 9/11, the nonstop coverage that used to mark this date has now been replaced with regular programming.  There are children growing up in a post-9/11 world who will never know any other way of life.  But for those of us that were around on 9/11, we know that the world was… Read More

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07/26/201202/26/2016
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Melodies and Travel Memories

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture

Melodies and Travel Memories Let’s face it.  Music can enhance memory so it’s no surprise that during those special and important moments in our lives, we often have a memory connected to a specific song. As for me, my brain is chock full of melodies and travel memories. It’s safe to say that my list of… Read More

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05/02/201207/10/2015
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Travel Responsibility: Travel Professionals Giving Back

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture

Whether you travel often or only occasionally or if you work in travel, do you believe you have a responsibility to the world to leave it better than how it was before you arrived? Anyone who works in tourism, be it a cruise line, resort, CEO, hotel front desk clerk, travel agent, travel writer, or… Read More

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03/27/201212/06/2016
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Patronymics | Understanding Names in Iceland

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture, Iceland
Patronymics

My guess is that if you are like me and live anywhere outside of Iceland, you are more than familiar with the concept of names and how people call and refer to one another.  Take that and forget about it because in Iceland they use patronymics.  What? Let’s start with an example like that of little John… Read More

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03/16/201207/10/2015
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Anne Frank House and Museum | Amsterdam

by Marian Krueger, in category Amsterdam, Culture

Nothing more than this nondescript sign flanks the entrance to the Anne Frank House and Museum in Amsterdam. When I learned I was going to be in Amsterdam over New Year’s, at the top of my list of must see places was the Anne Frank House. Now that her name has been in the news… Read More

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03/06/201207/10/2015
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MUSIC: “Little Talks” | Of Monsters and Men

by Marian Krueger, in category Culture, Iceland

Anyone who knows me well knows I am not a fan of Top 40 music. Yes, the occasional Kelly Clarkson or Rihanna song may make it onto my workout playlist, but I tend to stray far, far away from popular music. I turn instead to alternative music and anything a little off the beaten path.… Read More

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02/19/201207/10/2015
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Red Light District, Prostitution, and the City Amsterdam Bus | Amsterdam

by Marian Krueger, in category Amsterdam, Culture

Inevitably when you tell someone that you went to Amsterdam, you are asked if a) you went to a coffeeshop (see my earlier blog post about this topic) and b) if you went to the Red Light District. Since we weren’t out looking specifically the Red Light District, I wasn’t sure if we would stumble… Read More

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02/11/201212/29/2015
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Coffeeshops in Amsterdam | The TSG Primer

by Marian Krueger, in category Amsterdam, Culture, Destinations, Travel Tips

Coffeeshops in Amsterdam TSG is here to give you all the necessary information you’ll need for your next trip to Amsterdam. When you talk about a coffeeshops in Amsterdam, we are not talking about Starbuck’s or Dunkin’ Donuts. “What?” you say, “If there isn’t coffee in a coffeeshop, what are they selling?” Glad you asked… Read More

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And this just happened. I’m proud to join the fu And this just happened. I’m proud to join the fully vaccinated club today after receiving my second dose at @uclahealth. Two weeks for full immunity and then I’m packing my bags and getting back to travel. Well, I hope so! So incredibly happy to have had this opportunity and a big thank you to the employees at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, like Izzy, Aaron, and Nydia, who were professional and helpful throughout the process.Now let’s get everyone vaccinated not just in the United States, but worldwide. While we have free access to the vaccine, many countries still don’t have the vaccine at all.
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It took me a while to get to Italy but once there, It took me a while to get to Italy but once there, I was in love. Florence is one of my favorite Italian cities because of the architecture. Just take a look at the iconic Florence Cathedral..
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Give me a cobblestone street lined with shops and Give me a cobblestone street lined with shops and restaurant over a mall any day. The history in that street — how many people do you think have walked this street in Sintra, Portugal?.
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On my visit to Madrid, I did a lot of shopping, ea On my visit to Madrid, I did a lot of shopping, eating, and staring at the architecture. Perhaps the effect of enjoying a little too much sangria, but seriously - so many great buildings to enjoy. One of the reasons I would say that if you have the chance to travel to Spain, you should definitely go..
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Today I’m traveling to Prague through pics. Old Today I’m traveling to Prague through pics. Old world culture, architecture and more in Old Town Square. No matter where you visit, look at the buildings and the people and not just the ground you’re walking over so you don’t miss a single thing..
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Have you seen the movie “Kong: Skull Island”? Have you seen the movie “Kong: Skull Island”? You might recognize Halong Bay, Vietnam in the film as part of it was filmed there. I kept it low key without King Kong and enjoyed a day cruise to Halong Bay and Lan Ha bay. It was a perfect day of relaxation away from city life..
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I freely admit that I’m more impulsive than most I freely admit that I’m more impulsive than most so you’re probably not going to be surprised to hear that I’m always up for a new tattoo or piercing on my travels. While in Hanoi, I decided to get an industrial piercing at 1984 Tattoo & Piercing Studios after having some yummy vegan food nearby at The Veg. Hurt like hell afterwards, but is one of my favorites. Have you ever gotten a tattoo or piercing while traveling?
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I love interesting buildings and Saigon Central Po I love interesting buildings and Saigon Central Post Office (Bưu điện Trung tâm Sài Gòn) is one. If you’re in the area, definitely stop by and check out the outside and the inside, complete with a few large historical maps on the walls.
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I stopped at the Instagram famous “Train Street” when I visited Hanoi in August of 2019. Only two short months later, the government shut the cafes down and access to Train Street on foot for tourists. But it looks like the tourism industry, which has suffered in Vietnam like most countries, is pushing back. So if you’ve ever wanted your own selfie on Train Street, act fast because no one knows how long it will remain open.
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Just another day in Vietnam when you see this much Just another day in Vietnam when you see this much traffic. Next time you want to complain about your commute, remember this. Not so bad now, huh?
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