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Blog posts include travels throughout the United States, France, Italy, Spain and England. We give you our advice and tips on how to make your travels more enjoyable.

We also have tips on how to improve your travel photography.

New York area, Northeast, United States Debbie O'Boyle New York area, Northeast, United States Debbie O'Boyle

Visiting FDR’s home and Presidential Library

There is so much to see at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic Site, including Springwood, FDR’s home throughout his life, as well as the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, and his burial site.

Set in scenic Hyde Park in the Hudson Valley, the 1,000 acre estate is also a beautiful park with gardens and walking trails, and it’s only an easy one-hour drive from NYC.

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What to do in Gettysburg; planning your visit

The town of Gettysburg, in southern Pennsylvania, is rich in history and 19th-century small-town charm.

The site of the most significant battle of the American Civil War, Gettysburg draws millions of visitors a year to its well-preserved historic landmarks.

It also boasts an attractive downtown, offering fine restaurants, quirky museums and historic houses, and interesting and artistic shops. 

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Visiting Rockefeller Center: What to see at the New York landmark

Rockefeller Center is a must-visit when visiting New York City. Among the activities are tours of Radio City Music Hall and the NBC studios. You can also be part of the audience at a taping of Saturday Night Live or the Tonight Show.

You can also enjoy a classic view of the New York skyline from the Top of the Rock.

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Best spots to photograph NYC

Some of our favorite photos

Timelapse of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC