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Churchill's life is immortalized in this painting

Churchill’s Blenheim and Bladon

Blenheim Palace Our two adventurous travelers, Patti and Richard, are on another journey into the English countryside. This time they are traveling to an area just northwest of Oxford University. Above all to explore the

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Settled in our Dining Coupe

British Pullman to Highclere Castle

Once upon a time in the picturesque countryside of England an American couple embarked on a remarkable adventure. They had always dreamed of exploring the grandeur of historic castles and immersing themselves in the charm

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Gardens in Hiroshima

Japan: Temples, Shrines, and Palaces

Japan has a reputation for beauty and hospitality, therefore, it was at the top of our Bucket List. The distance to get there has always been the problem.  To see Japan’s Temples, Shrines and Palaces

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Searching the Tombs

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is an awe-inspiring sight to behold, with its neatly arranged rock-cut tombs, each one marked with the name and titles of the pharaoh buried inside. Over sixty tombs have been discovered in the Valley. Only a handful are open to the public. Each tomb is unique in its design and decoration, with intricate hieroglyphs, vibrant colors, and stunning reliefs that tell the story of the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife.

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Patti in Petra

Petra: A Journey to Ancient Lands

After leaving Jerusalem we head to Jordan to discover the Lost City of Petra. We enter Jordan at the Port City of Aqaba. Aqaba is a wonderful, overlooked jewel on the Red Sea coast. From

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