Helen Avaient
A day in Wellington New Zealand
When your cruise ship docks in the capital city of Wellington, head for the amazing Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa. This is a...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 16, 20234 min read
A day in Christchurch New Zealand
The best way to see Christchurch city thoroughly is to get aboard the hop-on hop-off vintage tram, operated by Christchurch Tramways. The...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 12, 20233 min read
A day in Dunedin New Zealand
Cruise ships dock in Port Chalmers for passengers to disembark and head to nearby Dunedin, New Zealand. The second largest city on the...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Scenery and Fun on the Colorado River with Rubba Duck Safari
Gerrie and Kim had been visiting Lake Havasu in Arizona USA for over fifty years. They were big fans of lakeside activities, so much so...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 4, 20235 min read
London Bridge and other great things to see at Lake Havasu in Arizona USA
300 days of sunshine a year, over 640 kms (400mi) of stunning coastline, 97km (60mi) of navigable waterways is the claim of Lake Havasu...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 1, 20236 min read
My glorious stay at La Posada hotel in Winslow Arizona
Many years ago, when travelling along the legendary Route 66, I was told to visit an exquisite and unique southwest style, hacienda...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 24, 20235 min read
Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls settled the American southwest
Staying at the amazing hotel La Posada in Winslow Arizona gave me a chance to learn more about the man (Fred Harvey) and the women (the...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 20, 20233 min read
I found a community at Little Old Wine Drinkers in Arizona
Little Old Wine Drinkers (LOWD) is a vineyard and cellar door venue located just outside of Kingman Arizona USA. The owner Steve was all...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 14, 20234 min read
A Wildlife Park in Arizona that is totally bearable
Beneath towering ponderosa pines, the160-acre park, Bearizonia, rescues wild animals and invites the public to view them in their natural...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 12, 20234 min read
10 things to see and do in Williams Arizona USA
Williams Arizona is the perfect small nostalgic town to visit if you want to see bits of the Old West, part of the original Route 66,...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 9, 20233 min read
10 places to eat and drink in Williams Arizona USA
Williams Arizona has a lot of attractions to see and do. This small town of only 3,000 people welcomes visitors passing by on Route 66 or...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Check into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
When visiting the Grand Canyon near Williams, Arizona USA ensure you stay at least one night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Stepping...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 17, 20235 min read
Luxury aboard the Grand Canyon Railway
A train trip to the Grand Canyon and back from Williams Arizona had been such an enjoyable experience in the coach carriage, I definitely...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 13, 20234 min read
Grand Canyon West and Skywalk with Desert Wonder Tours
Taking a private, small group tour with Desert Wonder Tours was a delightful way to experience the Grand Canyon West Rim and Skywalk in...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 8, 20236 min read
Taking a day trip on the Grand Canyon Railway in Arizona USA
Once upon a time…. Well, that is how all good stories start, and my spontaneous day trip to the Grand Canyon is a really good tale! I had...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 5, 20232 min read
Stay off the terraces at Pamukkale Turkey
The snow-white travertine terraces of Pamukkale are a visual delight and shimmer down the mountainside. It is known as the Cotton Castle....
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Helen Avaient
Dec 31, 20224 min read
The Amazing Acropolis of Pergamon in Turkey
Rising high above the plains in the northwest Turkey is a 335m (1100ft) high mesa on which the Acropolis of Pergamon (also known as...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 27, 20223 min read
Helen at Troy in Turkey
Mention the destination 'Troy' and romantic scenes from various Hollywood movies often comes to mind. Where Paris steals the beautiful...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 19, 20225 min read
A day tour in Istanbul Turkey
A full day of a guided tour had been arranged in marvelous Istanbul Turkey. I had been looking forward to the Spice Bazaar (known as...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 13, 20228 min read
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul deserves at least four hours of your time to explore the many cherished wonders it holds. The Palace is a...
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