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Where in the World…
Sorry for the absence, friends, but furrylittlegnome has been busy. In between work, appointments, play and needlepointing her little hands away, she has been thinking about this year’s foreign adventure. Will gnome return to England and revisit The Tower of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Paris, Travel
Tagged England, European travel, Feldherrnhalle Odeonplatz, Foreign Visits, furrylittlegnome, Gnome, Going to Spain, Landmarks, London Attractions, Munich Landmarks, Paris, Tour Eiffel, travel, Travel Blog, Underneath the Eiffel Tower, What to see in London, World Travel
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The Temple of Dendur
A couple of weeks ago, furrylittlegnome made the trek to “The Big Apple” for culture, holiday decoration displays and for some much needed shopping. Her first stop was to 5th and 82nd. The destination? The Metropolitan Museum of Art. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Landmarks, Museums, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations
Tagged Ancient Egyptian Temples, Egyptian Gifts to America, Egyptian Temples, Exhibits at The Met, Museums, New York City, Nile River, NYC museums, Temples, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Temple of Dendur, What to see at The Met
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Fit for a Queen (or King)
Last week, furrylittlegnome took her readers on a walk through Whitehall – the epicenter of British Government and home to lots of memorials along the way. We stopped at Trafalgar Square; not knowing whether to head over to Piccadilly Circus … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations
Tagged British Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, London Architecture, London Attractions, London Travel, Photos of London, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, queen victoria memorial, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences, St James Palace, St James's Palace, The Mall, UK Travel, What to see in London
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The Sights Along Whitehall
In honor of Prince George’s birth, furrylittlegnome will keep her readers in London. This week, we take a walk along Whitehall – a grand, historical road full of sights and sounds. We begin at the Westminster Tube Stop – take the Circle … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Museums, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged admiral horatio nelson, British History, Downing Street, European War Memorials, Household Cavalry, London, London Attractions, London Eye, London Travel, London Walking Tours, Photos of London, sir winston churchill, The Cenotaph, Westminster, What to see in London, Whitehall, Winston Churchill, women of world war ii
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Inside Kensington Palace
Today, the world was introduced to the future King of England – just one day after his birth. After he and his famous mum and dad left St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, in a Range Rover driven by Prince William, … Continue reading
A Royal Home – Kensington Palace
In honor of Prince William and Catherine Middleton becoming first-time parents any day now, furrylittlegnome thought it would be most fitting for all of you to get a glimpse of their home: Kensington Palace. Located in West London, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged British Kings and Queens, British Monarchy, British Royalty, kensington and chelsea, Kensington Palace, London, London Attractions, Palace Gardens, queen mary ii, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences in London, sir christopher wren, UK Travel
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Munich’s Spectacular City Square
Furrylittlegnome spent her final day on vacation in the southeast German city of München or Munich – the capital of Bavaria. Other than a stop at the local Petit Bateau to buy pajamas, she really did not know what to expect. What … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Travel
Tagged Cities in Germany, European Architecture, European Capitals, European cities, European Tourist Attractions, European Town Halls, European travel, European Trip Photos, Germany, Landmarks, Marienplatz, München, Munich, Munich Carillon
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An Authentic Bavarian Scene
Located about an hour south of Munich, Germany sits Bad Tolz. Located on the River Isar, with a population of less than 20,000 people, and dating back to the year 1180, Bad Tolz is a picturesque Bavarian town. Once you pass under … Continue reading
In the Middle of a War Zone
For years, we heard these names mentioned on the nightly news or read them on the front pages of newspapers: Baghdad, Balad, Basra, Fallujah, Tikrit and Mosul – yes, all cities in Iraq. While furrylittlegnome was glued to the … Continue reading
Furrylittlegnome Heads Out West
Many people associate Salt Lake City, Utah, with the Mormon religion. While it is true, Salt Lake City is centered around the Mormon faith, mixed within the Mormon Temple and church offices are a lot of interesting places to visit. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations
Tagged Blog, Brigham Young, furrylittlegnome, Mormons, Salt Lake City, SLC, Temple Square, The Beehive House, The Lion House, travel, USA, USA Travel, Utah
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